Tag: Hiring

YoungInnovations Weekly #389: Hiring & Workshop

“Who’s gonna carry the boats?” — David Goggins In today’s blog We’re hiring Register your interest for a “Workshop on Design Thinking.” Using AI for advice Why contrarian thinking matters today We’re Hiring! We are alwa...

Stop asking for a case assessment in your hiring process

Case assessments are often overrated and, most of the time, they prove to be ineffective in evaluating whether a candidate is a good fit for a position. Yet, we have become so accustomed to them that they feel like a mandatory (and defining) step during the hiring process. Nevertheless, I strongly b...

What I’ve Learned About the Pitfalls of Hiring After Holding 1000 Interviews

Setting up and managing a great interview process that outputs strong talent is crucial. This is essential for your startup or projects because it is how you get smart, talented people to join your team. This article is the second of a two-part series where I share my experience after holding ...

A roadmap to inclusive leadership: inclusive hiring practices (key no5)

Today, I’d like to dive into key no5, a topic that’s not just close to my heart, but one that should be a cornerstone in every organization: inclusive hiring practices. Adopting inclusive hiring practices isn’t just about ticking boxes or looking good for your shareholders or the p...

Sequin (YC S21) Hiring Manifesto: “Pipeline Issues” cannot be an excuse.

One of my personal missions as a founder is to lead by example — as an immigrant woman founder in a male-dominated fintech and venture-backed space, the associated challenges are worth it when I hear other women say they feel more confident taking risks after hearing my story. As a key oper...

The Misalignment in Hiring: Why Diverse Talent Matters in Meeting Business Needs

In the bustling corridors of the tech industry, there’s a recurring narrative that’s hard to ignore. As an executive who has mentored numerous hiring managers, I’ve observed a pattern that’s both intriguing and concerning. For the past six months, the clamor has been consiste...

Hiring Buzzwords and the Paper Ceiling

The Paper Ceiling. An invisible barrier that comes for workers without a bachelor's degree. It comes with a next-to-non-existent professional network, no alumni network, being screened out of entry-level positions, stereotypes, and misconceptions. There you are, a hiring manager, amidst the d...