Interview Process, Purpose, and Qs
If you need to be reminded of what sort of questions to ask during each stage of the process, feel free to copy and paste the appropriate template below into Candidate Notes (bottom of Candidate Profile/Card).
This has been slightly modified from the Holdings process. Further review may be needed to better reflect the DAO hiring process and needs.
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Interview Questions
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Initial Screen
Purpose: To qualify initial role fit through a candidate's background along with their interest in the company and their communication skills. This is also an opportunity to understand their compensation expectations (and share the range) and to sell them on the opportunity we have.
Typically held by hiring manager or workstream lead.
DATE - Screen Notes - INTERVIEWER
Background:
What are you looking for next/What’s prompting this change?
What has your experience been with web3, DAOs, blockchain... this world?
Relevant experience:
Comp expectations:
Screen overview/thoughts:
Rating/Recommend for next step?:
*Don't forget to update the stage and any potential stage notes.
2nd/3rd Round Interview
Purpose: To understand and qualify, in more depth, role fit through a more extensive conversation about the candidates work history and past projects. Interviewer has the opportunity to also understand any softskills the candidate may bring to the table, along with any red flags brought up in the conversation. Any conversation with a candidate is an opportunity to sell the position to them.
Typically with the workstream lead or member of the workstream.
Interview Notes, DATE, INTERVIEWER
- More extensive background
- In depth experience
- Softskills
Overview/thoughts:
Rating/Recommend for next step?:
Don't forget to update the stage and any potential stage notes.
Assignment / Issue / Team Call
Purpose: A deep-dive into the candidate's experience through a tightly-scoped, repeatable exercise or team conversation.
Keep in mind that team members should be aware, prior to the interview, of what they are evaluating!
Team Notes and Feedback, DATE
- Notes from team...
Rating/Recommend for next step?:
Don't forget to update the stage and any potential stage notes.
Final Interview
Purpose: To address any outstanding areas of concern and a final review of how the candidate may or may not align with the culture of the company. Keep in mind that 'culture' fit can often be based in internal biases.
Typically with Kyle or Kevin
Final Interview Notes, DATE, INTERVIEWER
- Any other notes that may not have been listed above
Rating/Recommend for hire?:
Don't forget to update the stage and any potential stage notes.