I just upgraded my MovableType installation to 3.35. I'm posting this post because, well... I needed an excuse to post something to confirm my blog is still a happy blog. If you can read this post, it is! Here are the three suggested things to look for in hiring someone that is really great:
First, drive. I define drive as self-motivation -- people who will walk right through brick walls, on their own power, without having to be asked, to achieve whatever goal is in front of them. ...
Second criterion: curiosity. Curiosity is a proxy for, do you love what you do? Anyone who loves what they do is inherently intensely curious about their field, their profession, their craft. ...
Third and final criterion: ethics. Ethics are hard to test for. But watch for any whiff of less than stellar ethics in any candidate's background or references. ...
Source: blog.pmarca.com: How to hire the best people you've ever worked with
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