w/justin hoover + how to build out hiring processes
guest: justin hoover, it professional at alliance bernstein
- skip pure computer science whiteboard challenges since they rarely reflect real day to day work and add undue stress
- when screening candidates look for three tells: do they relieve stress, do they show perseverance, and do they show a spark of brilliance in solving new problems
- pair program with candidates on a realistic business problem instead of arbitrary algorithm puzzles to see how you actually collaborate
- have a small cross section of the team interview together so they can build on each others questions and judge culture fit
- be transparent with candidates at every step since a cheap or dishonest interview process damages your reputation and scares off good candidates