From the Employer’s Perspective: The “Bad Hire” Story retold

Link: From the Employer’s Perspective: The “Bad Hire” Story retold

Great piece on what “not to do” from the employer’s perspective; this could also be called “how to not get a reference.” Particularly relevant if you do work on the side, are working with a start-up, and have questions on what to share with an employer.

adsahay:

Once upon a time I hired a great hacker for Radbox. It didn’t end well. This is the story.

This hacker dude was one really smart guy from among millions that our country produces every year. He was that guy who sacrificed grades in favour of spending his not-really-free time…