The Curious Case of Hiring and Being Hired - SREcon18 Europe

This is a short talk about what both sides of the table are afraid of during the hiring process in IT

Transcript

1. The curious case of hiring and being hired* effie mouzeli SREcon18 Düsseldorf * views are my own
2. To Whom It May Concern New Interviewees Young Organisations New Interviewers
3. The Sum of All Fears Candidates • The cover letter • Saying “I don’t know” • Impostor Syndrome • Poker faces
4. The Sum of All Fears Interviewers • Single word answers • Lies and making stuff up • Likable people struggling • Hidden red flags
5. Annoying Habits • Intimidating job ads • Unwritten requirements • Vague hiring processes • “Free for all” interviews • Never following up • Candidates decide to stay at their current job
6. On a Final Note • Know where you stand • People talk, a lot. • Keep team members in the hiring loop
7. Thank You!
8. images • Deadpool el grito - unknown artist • Frida - @_unimpressionism