- Intangible “sparkle” is dangerous, a breeding ground for bias. But it is also a source of genius. Don’t settle, but assess thoughtfully.
- Clear writers tend to be clear thinkers. The outreach email or cover letter often holds more clues than the resume.
Cautionary Tales
- There are few things more destructive than an ambitious person with nothing to do. You’d rather be lean than fat.
- Until they show up on Day 1, you haven't hired them. Bridge the gap by treating them like part of the team immediately.
TL/DR
Want a team with 1/10,000 talent:
1) Don't hire 2) Curate community 3) Hire for next year 4) Own it like it's your job 5) Clear roles 6) Proactively source 7) Use the team 8) Hire hungry 9) Assess real work 10) Magical moments 11) Show the work 12) Relevant references
Hiring is your biggest chance to impact the future of your team.
Get it right? You’re the @RamsNFL
Get it wrong? You’re the @Giants
You’ve run a gauntlet to find 1/10K talent, don’t fumble at the goal.
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