In this conversation, Isabel Rasmussen speaks with engineering leader Sven Delmas about his extensive hiring experience, focusing on two significant hiring stories. The first story highlights the challenges of hiring a former colleague, where concerns about culture fit and interview performance led to a contentious decision. The second story discusses a referral from within the company that resulted in a disastrous hire, emphasizing the complexities of relying on referrals and the importance of thorough evaluation processes. Throughout the discussion, themes of groupthink, the significance of written feedback, and the balance between team input and managerial authority in hiring decisions are explored.
Host: Isabel Rasmussen https://www.linkedin.com/in/isabelrasmussen/
Guest: Sven Delmas https://www.linkedin.com/in/svendelmas/
Chapters 00:00 Navigating Hiring Experiences
15:42 The Impact of Recommendations on Hiring Decisions
18:48 The Consequences of Poor Hiring Decisions
23:12 The Role of AI in Hiring
23:55 Key Takeaways on Hiring Practices
26:39 New Chapter
Music by: https://www.bensound.com
Artist: Marcus P.
License code: 4YKVHGTNVRLVH3BV
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