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> Any general advice for a first timer? 1) Build a scorecard. Be clear on what it is that you need/want this person to do the next 12-36 months. 2) Basic scr
by JSeymourATL 12y ago
> Any general advice for a first timer?
1) Build a scorecard. Be clear on what it is that you need/want this person to do the next 12-36 months.
2) Basic screening criteria- Can they do the job? Will they do job? Can you live with them?
Know that there is a wooing aspect to this process. The candidate is also checking you and your company out for potential fit. It's likely they are talking to other employers. Pay close attention to their interests. (BTW, Do read their resume & bio beforehand). You might imagine these people as your peers, quite possibly even smarter and more capable than you. Show professional courtesy. If your market is hyper-competitive, same day decision cycles are often the norm.
- fny 12y agoHonestly, there have been amazing candidates that I would have probably written off had I seen their resumes alone, so looking at the code first affords the chance to judge them based on merit before being biased by the glitz and glam on a resume. I highly recommend this approach.
- JSeymourATL 12y agoRight -- Don't judge a book by it's cover. Turns out most people are lousy resume writers. But often there's a subtle sign to dig deeper. You can find those hidden diamonds during a quick 15-30 minute Skype/Phone screen.