The fact is, that without some demonstration of a candidate’s usefulness (their code) I cannot hire them. We used to use HR, now it is the head of engineering w

The fact is, that without some demonstration of a candidate’s usefulness (their code) I cannot hire them. We used to use HR, now it is the head of engineering who runs our technical hiring. The process is very simple, complete a task, and if it is done correctly we start looking at soft skills. If you can’t do it in a manner that suggests you can hit the ground running, you are cut. Reality is harsh, and unpleasant. In an environment where resources are tightened by rapid growth, we cannot afford the trappings of these supposedly “superior and modern” hiring techniques. We need talent, not mediocrity.