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The Best Interview Trick I’ve Added to My Hiring Process

Hiring is never easy—especially when the role demands a mix of technologies and a rare combo of skills, attitude, and flexibility. We had one of those roles recently. The person needed to be comfortable jumping between Docker, VMware, Linux, Windows—you name it. It wasn’t a deep-specialist role. It was a “get thrown in the deep […]

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What to Look For When Hiring an Engineer (So You Don’t Lose Your Mind Later)

Hiring engineers is tough. Resumes all start to sound the same. Everyone “thrives in fast-paced environments.” And somehow every candidate is both a “team player” and a “self-starter.” Neat. So how do you actually spot someone who will make your life easier—not harder—once they join? I’ve hired a lot of engineers, and this is what