traditional interviews are remarkably bad ways to make hiring decisions

Aug 2, 2022 · 2:57 PM UTC

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contract to hire
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In the consulting world an Industrial Psychologist gave tests to validate skill sets then had an interview with each candidate.
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Don't worry. We are building a solution.
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So are resumes.
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What's better?
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Fully agree that the system doesn't work - I personally hate them. At the same time, I doubt that currently there's a better way to hire as you can only have so many people working on trial and hiring via people you know leads to unequal societies with little upward mobility.
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As opposed to what?
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Is this just a subtweet for the @danielgross and @tylercowen book Talent? Because it's excellent.
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Bike rides and hikes are better, meals are best!
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They should give practical tasks on the spot.