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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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YC

Breaking Down HackerRank's Survey of 40,000 Developers with Vivek Ravisankar

@ Y Combinator

Breaking Down HackerRank's Survey of 40,000 Developers with Vivek Ravisankar

03/30/18

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Vivek Ravisankar

03/30/18

@ Y Combinator

Companies need to educate themselves on hiring based on skills rather than pedigree, which is a significant shift in the hiring process.

VR

Vivek Ravisankar

03/30/18

@ Y Combinator

The recruitment paradigm is shifting; companies are moving away from using GPAs and university names as proxies for talent.

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Harj Taggar

09/26/18

@ Y Combinator

When assessing technical skills, focus on evaluating past work and portfolios, especially if you're a non-technical founder.

YC

Y Combinator Cast

04/20/18

@ Y Combinator

Candidates are evaluated not just on their skills but also on how they treat everyone during the hiring process.

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Vivek Ravisankar

03/30/18

@ Y Combinator

Companies are starting to recognize the importance of both IQ and EQ in hiring remote developers, focusing on skills and personality.

HT

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.

VR

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.

VR

Vivek Ravisankar

03/30/18

@ Y Combinator

The hiring process should focus on a candidate's ability to contribute to the business strategy, not just technical skills.

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Kevin Hale

03/25/17

@ Y Combinator

Hiring for remote work involves assessing candidates through practical projects rather than just interviews to gauge their self-management skills.