Few topics are discussed as much in the tech industry as how to hire great people. There are myriad approaches, from how to look for qualities you want, to how to filter people you don't want, to how to ignore standard metrics and go with some sort of instinct. Everyone has their favorite pet filter. I've spent the last couple of years grappling with this challenge myself and reading most anything I can find on different ways to find good employees.

What follows is a collection of philosophies, systems, and approaches that I've encountered during this time that may help guide you in your effort.

My latest /study post.