Titles, tenure, and paths don't matter

In this episode of the REWORK podcast, Kimberly Rhodes, Jason Fried, and David Heinemeier Hansson discuss 37signals' hiring processes, emphasizing the importance of evaluating candidates based on their actual work rather than titles, tenure, or CV credentials. They share insights from recent designer and programmer hiring rounds, highlighting how candidates are asked to complete projects to demonstrate their skills and creative range. They also discuss the company's historical approach to evaluating design through public redesigns of existing websites and encourage junior applicants to create their own work to showcase their abilities. The conversation covers the merits of hiring junior programmers, the company's compensation strategy, and the value of having a slightly larger team to avoid being understaffed.