Hiring is tough — software engineers hate job searching, hiring managers are stretched thin, and interviews? They suck for everyone. But finding the right people is critical for building a great startup.
This podcast is for software engineers navigating startup hiring. We dive into real stories from startup leaders, uncover what makes a great (or terrible) hiring process, and explore how to make finding and landing startup jobs suck less.
Each episode features a founder, hiring manager, or software engineer sharing their journey, hiring philosophy, and lessons learned. We’ll also break down hiring pain points—job descriptions, resumes, interviews, negotiation, culture screening, and more. Expect real talk, expert insights, and the occasional resume roast.
Subscribe for candid conversations about startup hiring and what actually works.
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Hiring is tough — software engineers hate job searching, hiring managers are stretched thin, and interviews? They suck for everyone. But finding the right people is critical for building a great startup.
This podcast is for software engineers navigating startup hiring. We dive into real stories from startup leaders, uncover what makes a great (or terrible) hiring process, and explore how to make finding and landing startup jobs suck less.
Each episode features a founder, hiring manager, or software engineer sharing their journey, hiring philosophy, and lessons learned. We’ll also break down hiring pain points—job descriptions, resumes, interviews, negotiation, culture screening, and more. Expect real talk, expert insights, and the occasional resume roast.
Subscribe for candid conversations about startup hiring and what actually works.
In this conversation, Isabel Rasmussen and Kelly Kaplan discuss the importance of fair and consistent hiring practices, particularly in the tech industry. They explore the challenges of building diverse teams, the necessity of intentional hiring efforts, and the impact of unconscious bias in interview processes. The discussion emphasizes the need for structured interview environments and effective debriefing practices to ensure fairness in hiring decisions.
Host: Isabel Rasmussen https://www.linkedin.com/in/isabelrasmussen/
Guest: Kelly Kaplan https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelly-kaplan/
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Fair and Consistent Hiring01:08 The Importance of Diversity in Tech02:56 Building Diverse Teams: Strategies and Challenges05:06 Creating Inclusive Hiring Processes06:51 Addressing Unconscious Bias in Interviews10:21 Structuring Fair and Consistent Interviews12:52 New Chapter
Music by: https://www.bensound.com
Artist: Marcus P.
License code: 4YKVHGTNVRLVH3BV
Keywords
fair hiring, consistent hiring, diversity in tech, women in tech, intentional hiring, unconscious bias, interview processes, recruitment strategies, engineering teams, hiring practices
Your Next Tech Startup
Hiring is tough — software engineers hate job searching, hiring managers are stretched thin, and interviews? They suck for everyone. But finding the right people is critical for building a great startup.
This podcast is for software engineers navigating startup hiring. We dive into real stories from startup leaders, uncover what makes a great (or terrible) hiring process, and explore how to make finding and landing startup jobs suck less.
Each episode features a founder, hiring manager, or software engineer sharing their journey, hiring philosophy, and lessons learned. We’ll also break down hiring pain points—job descriptions, resumes, interviews, negotiation, culture screening, and more. Expect real talk, expert insights, and the occasional resume roast.
Subscribe for candid conversations about startup hiring and what actually works.
