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#RI-6a7aaeaf·4 months ago·
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Lookback: 15 years of hiring experience

Hired employee without verifying computer skills

Hired employee with inadequate computer skills, now struggling to train them

What I wish I knew
"Verified computer skills before hiring"
If I could tell you one thing
"Verify candidates' basic skills during the hiring process"
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8/10
Clear regret.
The downsides outweighed what was gained.
SettledMixedSevere

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