tips to hiring managers w/ luca cipriani
guest: luca cipriani, engineering manager at jimdo
- as a hiring manager, look for candidates through github contributions, twitter, and open source activity, not just resumes
- job seekers should put themselves out there online since a strong public presence can make up for a weak resume or cover letter
- the real difference between mid and senior engineers is honest pushback and negotiation, not just technical skill
- build diverse teams with a mix of junior and senior people since mentoring junior talent helps senior engineers grow too
- use okrs to align business and engineering, keep objectives few and clear, and communicate them constantly across the company