Amanda Richardson’s Post

Melia Russell did a nice summary of the debate on using AI in tech interviews. On one side - work is an open book test and have the interviews as realistic to the job as possible. On the other side - AI use doesn't allow to actually see the accurate skills and problem solving. I'd love to hear of hiring managers who have actually tested this out and determined if AI use changes hiring decisions or on the job outcomes. Anyone?

Did you see the time the men who turned down a raise to ensure the women were paid fairly? Danish soccer players!! I was really heartened to see that the Danish women’s team will be paid equally to the men – especially because the men’s team refused pay raises in solidarity with them. Such a great reminder that when you hire good people, you support good culture. It’s not the only thing that drives a productive, healthy and positive environment for sure (leadership’s role matters tremendously, for instance) but it matters deeply. How are you screening for people who can help build - not just your products - but your culture? Any new ideas out there? #recruiting #talentacquisition #techjobs #technicalhiring #developers #hiring #jobs 

Here’s a quality we don’t talk about enough, my #technicalhiring manager friends: speaking truth to power. How do we hire for people who are comfortable having incredibly uncomfortable conversations? Whether it’s talking about the downsides of a decision or raising the alarms about a dangerous defect, you want technical truthtellers on the team. Here’s how to get them. #recruiting #talentacquisition #techjobs #technicalhiring #developers #hiring #jobs #boeing

This! 👇

Ok, #hiringmanagers, I know candidate experience sounds touchy-feely and like a nice-to-have, but when you get it right, you save time and resources by building a future pipeline of viable candidates who still feel excited to work for you. Remember: the right job, the right fit…it’s not always right now. But treat candidates right and you can bring them back when all three factors ��� role, person, timing – align. Plus they will be brand ambassadors! This just happened to us! #recruiting #talentacquisition #techjobs #technicalhiring #developers #hiring #jobs

Honored to share my ideas with all the #founders starting new companies and the amazing team at Acrew Capital. Keep doing amazing work funding wonderful ideas!

Love or hate Boston sports - the Celtics had quite a run and got that long-waited title last night. My favorite part? It was a clear demonstration of how to build a champion team. The MVP wasn't just math - the MVP was a team strategy. 1. Recruit for a collection of skills - not a “rockstar” or MVP. Look holistically at your team - so you get the diversity of talent that can work as a cohesive whole, bringing different strengths to bear and compensating for areas of weakness. 2. Work hard to retain people and grow their skills - as a team. Don’t stay stagnant - your team needs stretch opportunities as a collective and as individual players. Keep them moving. 3. Trust the skills and data - over personalities and headlines. Flashy players are fun to watch on Instagram but numbers don’t lie. Teams beat the individual. https://lnkd.in/gY694pkM

So we’re hearing a lot right now about how it’s a buyer’s market for talent. Well, I hope all my #talentacquisition friends are reminding their companies that the balance shifts frequently – and will again. Anchoring on great candidate experience means avoiding some big pitfalls that are disrespectful and even demeaning to candidates. That includes: ✅ Not closing the loop. If you’ve taken the time to communicate with a candidate in a personal way – over phone, on video – you owe them the courtesy of a kind and tailored rejection. ✅ Irrelevant questions. Companies often fall into the trap of asking candidates to do exercises like “build a chess game.” What does that have to do with this job? Not everyone plays chess. And unless you’re a gaming company, keep questions focused on the work they’d do on the job, the problems your company is solving, and the soft skills you need for the role. ✅Multitasking during interviews. Can you imagine a candidate preparing, dressing up, being nervous and excited – and then seeing you check slack, send texts, avoid eye contact, etc? What a terrible feeling. They deserve the respect of your attention. So, #recruiters, what are the big mistakes you see in the interview process? (Not at your current company of course. 😉) Tell me your stories! #talentacquisition #HR #technicalhiring #devs #jobs #recruitment #interviews #technicalinterviews

Our sales team is on a roll - and adding to the team. Join us! We have beaten quota 5 out of 5 months this year. Sounds fun, right? Now is your chance to get in the fun - and help companies surface skills to build teams that create impactful technology. We're hiring for a self-starter who loves solving problems to be our next Strategic AE. https://lnkd.in/gBbvN8wW #sales #techhiring #hiring