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Hiring decisions are naturally fraught with bias because so many human qualities are impossible to measure objectively. It's forgivable that some hiring decisions end up as failures, but what's not forgivable is refusing to recognize, acknowledge, and take action on hiring mistakes. Even after decades of experience, I have repeatedly hired executiv... See more
Frank Slootman • Amp It Up: Leading for Hypergrowth by Raising Expectations, Increasing Urgency, and Elevating Intensity
Finding up-and-coming people is a very important component of hiring. Technology executive and investor Keith Rabois has a good saying: “Hire geniuses no one knows yet.” My version is: “Hire people who are hungry and can teach us something.”
Eric Jorgenson • The Anthology of Balaji: A Guide to Technology, Truth, and Building the Future
I realize that not every business has a community around what they do, but if you do have a broader ecosystem of users, developers or fans, you should try like hell to hire from that crowd whenever possible.
First Round Capital • Here’s Why You’re Not Hiring the Best and the Brightest
If you’re committed to transforming your team or your organization, hiring better is the single best way to do it.
Laszlo Bock • Work Rules!: Insights from Inside Google That Will Transform How You Live and Lead
I once asked a tech CEO how he hires people. He told me that after each interview, he asks himself, “Is this person a force of nature? Do they have spark, willpower, dedication?” A successful meritocracy will value people who see their lives as a sacred mission
David Brooks • How the Ivy League Broke America
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
It starts with the fact that interviews aren’t handled by human resources personnel trained in interview techniques, but by future teammates who simply want to decide if they would want to work with the candidate on a daily basis.