We wouldn't hire anybody with a questionable background, but that's pretty obvious. Beyond that, we aren't looking for people who want to make a name for themselves as an individual star and who don't want to cooperate with the other people here. The team approach is very important to us. We're trying to build sustainable, long-term franchises with our clients.
Finally, we're not looking for people who are just trying to take the last nickel as soon as they walk in the door. Your best deal here is going to be made in your second or third year -- after you perform. This is an entrepreneurial place, and if you produce good results here, the system will respond. But you've got to prove it here before that can happen.
George Anders (ganders@fastcompany.com) is a Fast Company senior editor. contact Thomas Weisel by email (info@tweisel.com), or Learn more about Thomas Weisel Partners on the Web (www.tweisel.com).
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