how you should hire in today's market w/ engineering manager nate taylor
guest: nate taylor, engineering manager at skillable
- start job descriptions by figuring out what your team actually needs, not just a generic wish list
- pare down job descriptions to the few skills that truly matter instead of listing thirty requirements
- write and read your own job descriptions and resumes as the hiring manager since you know the team best
- write interview questions and example good and bad answers ahead of time so every candidate is judged consistently
- reject candidates quickly instead of dragging out rounds since candidates value a fast respectful no