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The build trap is when organizations become stuck measuring their success by outputs rather than outcomes. It’s when they focus more on shipping and developing features rather than on the actual value those things produce.
“Hiring a person based on an economic need is unlikely to inspire the person to work at peak levels, especially once the economic need is met. In my opinion, it’s better to offer a person an incentive to grow, a chance to maximize their abilities, and to become better at what they want to do.”
― The Essential Guide for Hiring & Getting Hired:
― The Essential Guide for Hiring & Getting Hired:
“Questions such as “Where do you want to be in five years?” or “If you could change just one thing, what would it be?” are irrelevant because they do not directly relate to the qualifications required for the job.”
― Hiring Geeks That Fit
― Hiring Geeks That Fit
“hiring the right people starts by defining the work they need to do to be considered “right.”
― The Essential Guide for Hiring & Getting Hired:
― The Essential Guide for Hiring & Getting Hired:
“If the job doesn’t represent a career move, you shouldn’t take it under any circumstances.”
― The Essential Guide for Hiring & Getting Hired:
― The Essential Guide for Hiring & Getting Hired:
“Don’t worry about selling the company. If you ask great questions, your interviews will do that for you.”
― Hiring Geeks That Fit
― Hiring Geeks That Fit
Jason’s 2025 Year in Books
Take a look at Jason’s Year in Books, including some fun facts about their reading.
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120 friends
766 books
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283 books
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342 books
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124 friends
246 books
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83 friends
279 books
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120 friends
257 books
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71 friends
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