“I thought it was perfect for the position …”

José Elías has managed to position himself as one of the most recognized people in our country in the business sector. The billionaire owns companies such as Audax renewables and the siren, a popular chain of frozen products. With 49 years His fortune is one of the most prominent in the country. In addition, his presence in social networks and the media have made him a very influential person in Spain.

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A few days ago, the businessman communicated in his LinkedIn profile that He had committed a failure to hire one of his employeesexplaining that At first he loved it, but then it didn't turn out to be what he needed.

Elijah says he met a boy in one of his interviews to sign him in a “key position” for his company and that at the time he thought “it was perfect” for work because it was like him. “I had my same mentality, my same desire to eat the world and my same leader profile,” says the billionaire.

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The surprise took it when at 18 months, The hired young man went to set up his own company. According to José Elías that was “a carafal mistake”, since the young man covered a very important position in the company. “Entrepreneurs hired entrepreneurs. And then we are surprised when they undertake,” says the businessman.

Elijah has admitted that “If you are looking for long -term loyalty, do not hire someone exactly the same as you” And that is why you have to be clear who you hire and above all, for what. “For long -term execution roles, I am looking for people who value stability. For specific projects, I can sign more entrepreneurs, but I always ask: What are your 5 -year plans? “He confesses.

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Even so, Elijah has affirmed that “If someone tells me that he wants to set up his company, perfect “, but that he will take it into account not to put it” in a position where I need 3 years to stay. “ The entrepreneur has finished his statement reflecting: “The best employee is the one that best fits what you really need. Neither more nor less.”