CTO Think Podcast
Post-mortem on Randy's Job Search
Jul 9, 2019
The podcast discusses the challenges of job search and hiring process, including frustrations with coding tests and broken review systems. It explores salary negotiations from the perspectives of employers and job seekers, and reflects on the hiring process and the importance of diversity. The chapter also explores the benefits of remote work and ends with a lighthearted conversation about food preferences.
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Quick takeaways
- Managing multiple job offers can be complex, prioritize the one that aligns with your needs and work-life balance.
- Conducting extensive code tests may be viewed as a lazy approach to hiring, focus on in-depth technical challenges, communication, and empathy to attract the right talent.
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Making a Decision
The speaker discusses the process of accepting a job offer and the factors that influenced their decision. They received two offers but chose to accept only one due to the complexities of managing multiple contracts. The remote engineering team in Chicago was a better fit for their needs and work-life balance.
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