Paul Bauman

…out for a perfect senior engineer that also knows Flask. Guess which one is more likely to succeed? In an industry that’s constantly evolving, languages and frameworks aren’t what make senior engineers great; problem solving skills, experience using them, intellectual curiosity and an understanding of software craftsmanship are.

Treat your job postings like products and candidates like potential customers. Spend time understanding the people who would fit well in that position. Create a persona for the person you want to hire. Focus on fundamentals, don’t sweat the details. When you meet someone excite them about what you do and then make it easy for them to want to join …