In this episode of Alooba’s Objective Hiring Show, Tim interviews Jan, Director for Data and AI at a private equity fund in Europe. They discuss the challenges companies face when hiring data professionals, particularly the importance of having a clear job description and understanding the value a data role adds to the business. Jan emphasizes adaptability as a crucial skill for data hires and shares insights on the interview process, common hiring pitfalls, and how leveraging AI could change recruitment. The conversation provides valuable advice for shaping effective data teams and avoiding disastrous hiring decisions.

Show Notes:

00:00 Introduction to Hiring Challenges

00:39 Guest Introduction: Jan's Role and Experience

01:45 Involvement in Hiring Process

02:31 Importance of Job Descriptions

07:51 Reporting Lines and Their Impact

14:31 Common Problems in Data Teams

19:23 Adaptability in the Tech Industry

24:46 Future of AI in Hiring

38:48 Effective Interview Techniques

49:37 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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