A recent survey indicated that 40% of people who were fired believed it was unjust, reflecting a disconnect in performance perceptions within organizations.

40% of users find their salary predictions fair, while 30% feel their predictions are low and another 30% feel they are high.

Be aware of the false negative rate in interviews, as many candidates who fail may still be capable of performing well in the job. You want to provide a positive experience for candidates during the interview process, regardless of the company's size.

The best engineers typically pass about 80% of their interviews, indicating that failing some questions is common and not a reflection of overall skill.

The top few percent of programmers receive job offers after most interviews, while the majority receive offers after only 15-30% of their interviews.

Companies typically make offers to only 2-8% of all engineers who apply, with significant variation in where candidates drop off in the hiring process.

Hiring someone is often seen as a solution to complex problems, with the belief that a new employee will automatically resolve issues within the company, especially before achieving product-market fit. This is an overly optimistic view.

A significant source of noise in the hiring process comes from companies being inconsistent in their interview questions, leading to a gut call that can misrepresent candidates' abilities.

Hiring the right first ten employees is critical, as they can significantly influence the company's future success and culture.