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Ben Silbermann

04/07/17

@ Y Combinator

Creating artificial scarcity in references can yield more honest and useful feedback about a candidate's capabilities.

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Hiring and Culture with Patrick and John Collison and Ben Silbermann (HtSaS 2014: 11)

@ Y Combinator

Hiring and Culture with Patrick and John Collison and Ben Silbermann (HtSaS 2014: 11)

04/07/17

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Ben Silbermann

04/07/17

@ Y Combinator

It's crucial to reference candidates with people who have worked with them to gain insights into their work style and effectiveness.

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Reed Hastings

06/10/25

@ The Knowledge Project Podcast

We rarely ask for references because they tend to be biased; instead, I look for intermediates who can provide honest insights about the candidate.

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Amy Jo Kim

12/30/20

@ Garry Tan

Low-fidelity artifacts encourage honest feedback since they don't look finished, reducing the fear of hurting the creator's feelings.

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Y Combinator Cast

02/28/25

@ Y Combinator

Incorporating inline references in AI-generated answers is a valuable pattern that enhances trust and verification of information.

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Harj Taggar

09/26/18

@ Y Combinator

If you're struggling to source candidates, be less aggressive in screening them out early in the process to increase your chances of finding qualified applicants.

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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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Sarah Nahm

07/10/19

@ Y Combinator

Writing job postings that focus on the impact of the role rather than just required skills attracts a more diverse range of candidates and clarifies what you're looking for.

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Harj Taggar

09/26/18

@ Y Combinator

Avoiding bias from credentials during interviews can help identify skilled programmers who may lack traditional qualifications, which is advantageous for startups.

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Harj Taggar

09/26/18

@ Y Combinator

Role-playing a bad interview can help interviewers become more critical and improve their assessment skills by highlighting flaws in their evaluations.