In this episode of the Objective Hiring Show, Tim interviews Felix Sander, the Director of Business Intelligence at WHOW Games. Felix shares his professional journey in data science and gaming, highlighting the importance of playing the company's games for effective product understanding. They discuss common hiring mistakes in the data profession, the critical value of domain knowledge, and the necessity for candidates to demonstrate business literacy beyond technical prowess. Felix emphasizes the importance of understanding the company's products and stakeholders to drive business decisions. The conversation also dives into the potential and challenges of using AI in the hiring process, including its role in mitigating unconscious bias and improving hiring consistency. The episode concludes with reflections on the current hiring landscape during economic fluctuations and the power of leveraging one's professional network.

Show Notes:

00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome

01:02 Felix Sander's Background and Experience

01:48 Gaming and Work Culture

04:16 Importance of Domain Knowledge in Data Roles

09:12 Interview Mistakes and Candidate Evaluation

12:04 The Role of Business Literacy in Data Science

19:46 AI and Technology in Hiring

35:30 Personal Connection and Motivation in Hiring

44:03 Current Hiring Landscape and Networking

48:08 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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