Moonshots with Peter Diamandis Unlocking Tesla's Hiring Secrets - Interview with Ex-Chief People Officer, Gaby Toledano | EP #81
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Jan 18, 2024 
Gaby Toledano, former Chief People Officer at Tesla and current COO at Keystone Strategy, shares her expansive insights from nearly 30 years in tech. She discusses the art of hiring successfully, revealing strategies that go beyond conventional practices. Gaby tackles the evolving debate on whether tech companies require degrees and dives into the importance of salary transparency. She also touches on effective interviewing techniques and how cultural fit paired with compassionate communication can enhance company dynamics.
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Internal Recruiting
- Build an internal recruiting engine rather than relying on external agencies.
- Internal recruiters understand your culture better and improve hiring alignment.
Interview Transparency
- Be transparent during the interview process.
- Let candidates opt out if they're not a good fit for your culture or leadership style.
Efficient Interviewing
- If an interview is clearly not working, politely end it early.
- Use a system like texting your recruiter to interrupt the interview gracefully.