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Y Combinator Cast

04/20/18

@ Y Combinator

Candidates are evaluated not just on their skills but also on how they treat everyone during the hiring process.

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Claire McDonnell and Jennifer Kim on Building an Inclusive Company Culture

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Claire McDonnell and Jennifer Kim on Building an Inclusive Company Culture

04/20/18

Related Takeaways

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Ammon Bartram

05/18/17

@ Y Combinator

To improve the hiring process, companies should ensure that all candidates are asked the same questions and evaluated consistently, which is more important than the specific questions asked.

HT

Harj Taggar

09/26/18

@ Y Combinator

It's important to consider the candidate experience during interviews, as a positive experience increases the likelihood of accepting an offer and improves performance.

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Vivek Ravisankar

03/30/18

@ Y Combinator

The quality of a candidate's thinking should be evaluated through the questions they ask during the interview process.

VR

Vivek Ravisankar

03/30/18

@ Y Combinator

It's becoming more important to assess candidates based on their skills and projects rather than their educational background.

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Jessica Livingston

02/24/15

@ Y Combinator

During interviews, I focus on how applicants respond to questions rather than the technical details, which allows me to gauge their character.

HT

Harj Taggar

09/26/18

@ Y Combinator

Interviewers should focus on the maximum skill a candidate brings rather than their average or minimum skill, as everyone can look unqualified at times.

VR

Vivek Ravisankar

03/30/18

@ Y Combinator

The hiring process should focus on a candidate's ability to contribute to the business strategy, not just technical skills.

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Claire Hughes Johnson

03/05/23

@ Lenny's Podcast

Interviewing is a skill that requires training; it's important to develop a structured approach to evaluate candidates effectively.

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Reed Hastings

06/10/25

@ The Knowledge Project Podcast

I find that having a meal with candidates and observing how they interact with service staff is one of the most telling aspects of their character.