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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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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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Harj Taggar

09/26/18

@ Y Combinator

If you're spending more than 50% of your time on sourcing candidates, it's time to consider bringing in help, such as a recruiter.

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Mark Pincus

02/28/25

@ a16z speedrun

Don't be overly cautious when hiring. Use the hiring process as a way to evaluate potential team members, even if it feels inefficient at first.

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Elad Gil

10/18/18

@ Y Combinator

Hiring in the early stages of a startup is often unscalable and requires significant effort to sift through potential candidates.

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Keith Rabois

04/20/17

@ Y Combinator

When hiring, prioritize finding the best talent and providing them with the necessary tools to succeed, rather than focusing solely on cost-cutting measures.

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Mathilde Collin

10/25/18

@ Y Combinator

It's essential to be disciplined about hiring; I prioritize finding candidates who align with our values, even if it means waiting longer to fill a position.

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Harj Taggar

09/26/18

@ Y Combinator

Job boards can be a source for hiring, but they often lead to a high volume of unqualified applicants, making the screening process time-consuming.

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Sam Altman

03/18/17

@ Y Combinator

Hiring should be your top priority when necessary, and you must be prepared for a lengthy recruitment process to attract the best talent, as they often have many options.

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Ben Silbermann

04/07/17

@ Y Combinator

In the early days, hiring must focus on candidates who can contribute immediately, rather than those who may take longer to ramp up.

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Ben Silbermann

04/07/17

@ Y Combinator

For early hires, working closely with candidates before hiring helps ensure they are a good fit for the team.