Re:You Can Be Awesome at Hiring Developers
by throwawaymsft on Tuesday March 17, 2015 @01:26PM
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Great post. I really enjoyed the "How would this job posting behave at a party?" metaphor.
Also, the point about the CTO (not HR) being the first touch point is huge.
> Contrast this to the frame that’s created when your first round is with HR. It’s rare to meet someone in HR that has past experience writing code. Although HR will be well-versed in the vocabulary of development, it’s difficult to trust their assessment of the situation because they attempt to speak with authority about something they have never done.
Also, the point about the CTO (not HR) being the first touch point is huge.
> Contrast this to the frame that’s created when your first round is with HR. It’s rare to meet someone in HR that has past experience writing code. Although HR will be well-versed in the vocabulary of development, it’s difficult to trust their assessment of the situation because they attempt to speak with authority about something they have never done.