# Hiring Profile Template

Copy and fill this template when defining the ideal Culture Index profile for a role.

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## Hiring Profile: [Role Title]

**Date Created:** [Date]
**Created By:** [Name]
**Department:** [Department]

### Role Context

| Factor | Detail |
|--------|--------|
| Reports to | [Manager name and pattern, if known] |
| Team size | [Current team size] |
| Business stage | [Growth / Consolidation / Turnaround / Stability] |
| Remote/Office | [Remote / Hybrid / Office] |

### Role Requirements Analysis

**Role-Fit Questions:**

| Question | Answer | Trait Implication |
|----------|--------|-------------------|
| Is this role more macro or micro? | [answer] | A: [High/Low/Norm] |
| Is this role about people or problems? | [answer] | B: [High/Low/Norm] |
| How much repetition is in this role? | [answer] | C: [High/Low/Norm] |
| Does this role require strict process? | [answer] | D: [High/Low/Norm] |
| Does success require analytical detachment? | [answer] | L: [range or any] |
| Does success require novel problem-solving? | [answer] | I: [range or any] |

### Ideal Profile

| Trait | Position | Confidence | Rationale |
|-------|----------|------------|-----------|
| A (Autonomy) | [High/Low/Norm] | [H/M/L] | [why this position] |
| B (Social) | [High/Low/Norm] | [H/M/L] | [why this position] |
| C (Pace) | [High/Low/Norm] | [H/M/L] | [why this position] |
| D (Conformity) | [High/Low/Norm] | [H/M/L] | [why this position] |
| L (Logic) | [range or any] | [H/M/L] | [why this range] |
| I (Ingenuity) | [range or any] | [H/M/L] | [why this range] |

**Target Pattern:** [Pattern name]

### Acceptable Variations

| Pattern | Acceptability | Notes |
|---------|---------------|-------|
| [Ideal pattern] | Ideal | [notes] |
| [Alternative 1] | Acceptable | [why acceptable] |
| [Alternative 2] | Acceptable | [why acceptable] |
| [Alternative 3] | Marginal | [trade-offs] |

### Acceptable Trait Ranges

| Trait | Ideal | Acceptable | Hard No |
|-------|-------|------------|---------|
| A | [pos] | [range] | [extremes to avoid] |
| B | [pos] | [range] | [extremes to avoid] |
| C | [pos] | [range] | [extremes to avoid] |
| D | [pos] | [range] | [extremes to avoid] |

### Red Flags (Do Not Hire)

| Red Flag | Why Problematic for This Role |
|----------|-------------------------------|
| [Pattern or trait] | [specific reason] |
| [Pattern or trait] | [specific reason] |
| [Pattern or trait] | [specific reason] |

### Team Fit Considerations

**Current team composition:**
- Gas (High A): [count] people
- Brake (High D): [count] people
- Glue (High B): [count] people

**This hire should add:**
- [ ] Gas (if lacking growth drivers)
- [ ] Brake (if lacking quality control)
- [ ] Glue (if lacking culture builders)
- [ ] Diversity (if team is too homogeneous)

### Manager Compatibility

Manager: [Name] - [Pattern]

| Manager Trait | Ideal Hire Trait | Compatibility Notes |
|---------------|------------------|---------------------|
| [Manager A] | [Ideal A] | [alignment or friction] |
| [Manager B] | [Ideal B] | [alignment or friction] |
| [Manager C] | [Ideal C] | [alignment or friction] |
| [Manager D] | [Ideal D] | [alignment or friction] |

### Interview Focus Areas

Based on ideal profile, explore these areas during interviews:

1. **[Trait]:** [What to probe for]
2. **[Trait]:** [What to probe for]
3. **[Trait]:** [What to probe for]

### Using This Profile

**With predicted traits (from interview transcript):**
- Compare predicted profile to this template
- Note alignment and concerns
- Flag any red flag traits

**With actual CI survey (after offer signed):**
- Compare actual survey to predictions
- Verify fit against this profile
- Identify onboarding adjustments if needed

### Approval

| Role | Name | Date |
|------|------|------|
| Hiring Manager | [Name] | [Date] |
| HR/People Ops | [Name] | [Date] |

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*Hiring profiles define ideal traits, not rigid requirements. CI is one input - combine with skills assessment, experience review, and culture interview.*
