In this episode of 'This Is Not What I Signed Up For', Ross Saunders shares his insights on the hiring process, emphasizing the importance of finding 'A players' for management roles. He discusses the top grading methodology, the significance of resume evaluation, screening interviews, technical interviews, and the importance of reference checks. Ross provides practical tips and personal anecdotes to help new managers navigate the complexities of hiring effectively.

Takeaways

• Resume evaluation is crucial for assessing attention to detail.
• Screening interviews should focus on career goals and fit.
• Technical interviews should assess both hard and soft skills.
• Understanding a candidate's past experiences is vital.
• Performance management is key before considering termination.
• Reference checks should involve direct hiring managers.
• Hiring A players makes management easier and more effective.

About your host, Ross:

Ross started his management career by being promoted from technical specialist to manager of a global team. This was not an easy transition at first but it blossomed into an exciting management career spanning over a decade in corporate and enterprise software environments. Ross has managed development teams, technical teams, call centres, and entire software divisions across several countries.

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