taylor desseynvp of community

interviews should be a conversation #interviewtips

27 Jan 2025 · 0 min

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Taylor Desseyn argues that interviews focused on conversation and getting to know candidates produce better retention than heavy technical assessments. Hiring managers should prioritize understanding what excites someone rather than drilling them on skills alone.

In my 12 years of recruiting, it's not a coincidence. The companies that focus their interviews on conversation and getting to know the person and who they are and their passions has the best retention long-term than the companies that beat people over the heads with technical assessments. You wonder why you beat people over the head with a technical assessment and then when they get the offer, they're like, no, I don't really want it. Would you want it?

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