Rails Conf 2021: Hiring is Not Hazing Aja Hammerly

Tech hiring has a bad reputation for a reason it s usually awful. But it doesn t have to be that way. In this talk, we ll dive into what is wrong with many current tech hiring practices and what you can do instead. You ll learn ways to effectively assess technical ability, what makes a great interview question, how to be more inclusive, the pros and cons of giving homework assignments, and much more. You ll leave with ideas to improve your interviews, and ways to influence your company to change their hiring practices.