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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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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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Behavioral interviewing is essential for early-stage startups, as it helps you understand candidates' past experiences and how they align with your company's needs.

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In later-stage startups, I prioritize authenticity in candidates during interviews, as it’s important to work with genuine people.

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Harj Taggar

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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

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

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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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Ben Silbermann

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Pre-calibrating the interview process is crucial to avoid wasting everyone's time.

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It's important to have confidence in your interviewing style, even if you're not an expert in the field you're hiring for.