In episode 19, we share detailed advice to recruiters, sharing views on job descriptions, finding talent, interview process, good and difficult interview questions, other hacks, as well as our own “pet peeves”. This is the second episode on recruiting. In episode 18, we framed the discussion and shared our core recruiting principles, including in compensation, and in the design and development of the recruiting organization. Episode 20 will end our trilogy, by focusing on detailed advice to candidates.
Navigation:
- Introduction (01:24)
- Section 1 – The Job Description (02:00)
- Section 2 – Hacks & Tools (10:19)
- Section 3 – Finding Talent (15:04)
- Section 4 – Interview Process (18:14)
- Section 5 – Other Hacks (31:52)
- Section 6 – Pet Peeves and Dislikes (39:17)
- Conclusion (41:27)
Our co-hosts:
- Bertrand Schmitt, Tech Entrepreneur, business angel, advisor to startups and VC funds, co-founder at App Annie, @bschmitt
- Nuno Goncalves Pedro, Investor, co-Founder and Managing Partner of Strive Capital, @ngpedro
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