Startups tend to assume that their best engineers will also make the best interviewers. After all, if someone can write elegant code and solve hard problems, surely they can spot talent in others… right?
Well, not necessarily.
I’ve seen some of the most talented engineers fumble and underperform when it comes to hiring. The fact is, interviewing requires an entirely different skill set. One that often doesn’t come naturally to introverted or black-and-white thinkers.
Stressful interviews
Great engineers are...
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