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#307 – Brian Armstrong: Coinbase, Cryptocurrency, and Government Regulation

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Hiring at Coinbase

Coinbase has evolved its hiring process to increase efficiency, with interviews for contractors sometimes as short as 10 minutes to facilitate hiring large numbers quickly. For full-time roles, interviews typically last 25 minutes and focus on whether candidates can achieve specific goals of the position. The process includes a Google form with questions to prescreen for correct answers. During interviews, candidates are asked to exemplify past problem-solving experiences and to discuss difficult work situations, aiming to assess their potential to accomplish tasks and fit culturally. Effective communication and conciseness in answering questions are valued, as well as humility and the ability to work collaboratively without assigning blame in conflicts.

Maxims:

  • Streamline interviews and use prescreening tools to manage large-scale hiring efficiently.

  • Evaluate candidates' competency, cultural fit, and communication skills through targeted questions and past experience inquiries.

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