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Harj Taggar

09/26/18

@ Y Combinator

Using structured interviews, where defined criteria are established for evaluating candidates, leads to more accurate hiring decisions than unstructured interviews.

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Building an Engineering Team by Ammon Bartram and Harj Taggar

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Building an Engineering Team by Ammon Bartram and Harj Taggar

09/26/18

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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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Harj Taggar

09/26/18

@ Y Combinator

In early-stage startups, it's important to run structured interviews even if you can't standardize the process due to the small number of candidates.

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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.

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Ammon Bartram

05/18/17

@ Y Combinator

Using a two-to-one interviewer-to-candidate ratio helps reduce stress during interviews while allowing for consistent evaluation across the hiring process.

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Vivek Ravisankar

03/30/18

@ Y Combinator

A candidate's motivation and depth of thinking can be assessed during interviews, which is crucial for hiring decisions.

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Claire Hughes Johnson

03/05/23

@ Lenny's Podcast

When hiring, it's essential to define job structures and levels early to avoid confusion and ensure fairness in compensation and expectations.

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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.

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Ammon Bartram

09/26/18

@ Y Combinator

To screen and evaluate engineers effectively, leverage your experience and insights gained from interviewing candidates.

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Ammon Bartram

05/18/17

@ Y Combinator

Asking easier interview questions can be more predictive of a candidate's success than harder questions, as it reveals both the correctness of the answer and the candidate's problem-solving process.