Notes on hiring
As I said, most companies and most interviews focus more on the question: can this person do what we need? But if you’re trying to recruit the best talent in the world, it needs to start with them. Who are they? What do they love doing? What are their ambitions? How does their past shape what they want for their future? What are they insecure about... See more
Molly Graham • Fit
HIRING EXECUTIVES: IF YOU’VE NEVER DONE THE JOB, HOW DO YOU HIRE SOMEBODY GOOD?
Ben Horowitz • The Hard Thing About Hard Things: Building a Business When There Are No Easy Answers
OK, I didn’t tell you the most important part—how do you know whether to hire someone? In principle, it’s simple. You’re looking for people who are Smart, and Get things done.