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Ben Silbermann

04/07/17

@ Y Combinator

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

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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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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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Y Combinator Cast

10/13/17

@ Y Combinator

It's important to approach interviews with a mindset of learning rather than just following a script.

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Harj Taggar

09/26/18

@ Y Combinator

When hiring for a role outside your expertise, ask candidates to explain their answers to gauge their understanding and communication skills.

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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 avoid hazing during interviews, it's essential to maintain a friendly and supportive atmosphere, especially when candidates struggle to answer questions.

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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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Harj Taggar

09/26/18

@ Y Combinator

To reduce noise in interviews, it's crucial to define what skills matter for your company, as interviewers may fail candidates based on irrelevant criteria.

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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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Douglas Murray

03/31/25

@ Lex Fridman

When you interview someone like a world leader, you have to balance being curious and revealing who they are without being adversarial.