72: Technical Interview Fixes - April Wensel

Some typical technical interview practices can be harmful and get in the way of hiring great people. April Wensel offers advice to help fix the technical interview process.

She recommends:

hire for mindset and attitude

look for empathy and mentorship skills

allow candidates to show their strengths instead of hunting for weaknesses

have the candidate leave feeling good about themselves and your company, regardless of the hiring decision

Some topics discussed:

interview questions to bring out stories of skills and successes

stereotype threat

diversity

interview hazing

white boards

coding challenges

unconscious bias

emotional intelligence

myth of talent shortage

pair programming and collaboration during interviews

mirrortocracy

cultural add vs cultural fit

empathy

mentoring

This episode is important for anyone going into a technical interview, as a candidate, as a hiring manager, or as a member of an interview team. Special Guest: April Wensel. Sponsored By:Patreon Supporters: Help support the show with as little as $1 per month and be the first to know when new episodes come out.Links:Compassionate CodingLeave Your “Gut” Out of Hiring DecisionsIf You Can Use a Fork, You’re “Technical” — April WenselProject Include