how to partner with a recruiting firm w/ ben henderson
guest: ben henderson, vp of software engineering at celera health
- interview your recruiting partner like a hire, make sure they understand what you actually need beyond the job description
- job descriptions should sell the role and team honestly, including real tech stack and work intensity, not just a bulleted list
- being upfront about challenges and technical debt during interviews builds trust and reduces early quits
- mix direct hire, contract, contract-to-hire and part-time talent instead of relying on one hiring model
- carve out projects that do not require full domain expertise so contractors can ramp up fast without slowing the core team