Hackers Incorporated Hiring for tiny teams with Justin Jackson
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May 25, 2024 
Justin Jackson from Transistor joins Adam to discuss hiring insights, including team recruitment, candidate selection, and interview process. They share tips on standing out as a candidate, building relationships, and increasing luck surface area. The discussion covers job postings, navigating small team dynamics, and the power of personal connections in the hiring process.
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Hiring Mostly From Known Networks
- Justin Jackson has mostly hired people he knew previously through communities and personal connections.
- His hires at Transistor came from trusted networks like Mega Maker and local events.
Public Job Posts Reveal Hidden Talent
- Adam wanted to discover talented people outside his usual network by publicly posting job openings.
- He believed many qualified candidates are unknown because they don't engage on social platforms.
High Volume Applications Overwhelm
- Adam received over 1600 applications, overwhelming the review process.
- Half the applications were unqualified or incomplete, demonstrating the challenge of filtering large applicant pools.