The More You Give...
This is not a talk
about diversity
Why
How
What
CCP: 33%
Resale: 60%
Livenation: 50%
Chapter 1
"Must haves"
- 4 years of experience
- Specific frameworks & libraries
- Particular interests
- Take-home assessment
Deopts
- Experience: Ignores potential
- Frameworks: Ignores learning capacity
- Interests: Assumes leisure time to study in
- Assessment: Great for… young people without dependents
Chapter 2
Inverting the telescope
- Reverse job specs
- Frame interviews as conversations
- Ask the same questions of all candidates
- Conduct code retrospectives
- Hire for character not experience
Huh?
"What are you doing about diversity?"
Invest in the groups trying to put new talent out there
Falling into the
pit of success
Community
Networks
People
😱
😊
CD
continual development: always be hiring
"Game gets game"
I'm a great believer in luck, and I find the harder I work the more I have
Your Mileage Will Vary
The more you give
Happy Birthday!
The More You Give
By Oliver Turner
The More You Give
A talk given at Formidable London's first birthday party on practical steps companies can take to contribute to greater diversity in our industry and how the resulting talent benefits us all.
