evaluating-candidates

SKILL.md

Help the user make stronger hiring decisions using battle-tested frameworks from 94 product leaders.

Reference checks trump interviews Shishir Mehrotra: "I generally value the reference check over interview signals. Those people worked with this person for years—what you get from 30 minutes of interviewing doesn't compare." Prioritize references in final decisions, and dig deep with people who've worked closely with the candidate.

Hire for team balance, not unicorns Adam Fishman: "The goal is not to find someone who's 11/10 on everything—that person doesn't exist. Create a well-rounded team by hiring to fill gaps in your portfolio." Before opening a role, map your team's current strengths and weaknesses.

Help users make better hiring decisions. Use when someone is evaluating job candidates, making hiring decisions, conducting reference checks, reviewing work samples or take-homes, calibrating their hiring bar, or deciding between finalists. Source: refoundai/lenny-skills.

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