![]() ![]() He noted that for both kinds, he pushes for a Skype interview, because he’s found someone is more likely to be honest when you can look at them (or there’s a better chance they’ll at least reveal their dishonesty through their body language). It’s why he prioritizes “blind references,” those you have to dig up yourself, above all else in the hiring process. Hastings said it’s worth checking the references listed on the candidate’s résumé, as long as you keep in mind that those people are aware they’re listed and may have done it as a favor, so they may not be completely forthcoming with you. Then take the time to check their references. He recommends using interviews as a “narrowing round” to whittle down a pool of people who caught your interest. Hasting said every manager should realize that there are plenty of people who can make themselves sound much more impressive than they really are if you spend enough time with them in an interview setting. In an interview with Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers partner John Doerr in 2015, Hastings revealed that Netflix’s hiring managers rely on reference checks, Business Insider reported, saying Hastings finds that reference checks are underutilized when it comes to hiring. Working for Netflix is likely to attract some of the best minds and talent in tech, but the secret behind Netflix’s hiring practices relies on reference checks. What Reed Hastings and Netflix want to see from a candidate The company’s cofounder and CEO Reed Hastings is a genius in his own right, but he’s also pretty old school when it comes to a few things regarding hiring and company culture.įrom big salaries, to reference checks, and a war against work-from-home, here are a few things you should know before thinking of making a jolt to Netflix. Netflix, which announced price hikes for US subscribers earlier this week, likes to do a few things differently. ![]() If you’re someone dreaming of working at Netflix, there are a few things you should know before applying. ![]()
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