In this episode of Breakout's mini-series, "Scout This," Gareth and Jake dive into a company's open position for an engineering manager. They discuss the importance of understanding the current problems and future goals of the business, as well as effectively communicating these to potential candidates. The hosts also touch on the market's improvement and the need to build teams confidently. Tune in to gain insights on best practices for hiring and building successful teams.

[00:02:00] AI-powered legal tech company.

[00:04:11] Technology for justice and equality.

[00:09:21] Data-heavy generative AI infrastructure.

[00:12:08] Open roles and team information.

[00:17:29] Years in company and qualifications.

[00:22:23] A well-constrained search.

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In this episode of Breakout, Gareth Webb and Jake Gorgol discuss the importance of considering years in the current company when evaluating potential candidates. He shares his approach of looking at candidates who have been with their company for two or more years, narrowing down the pool to 144 individuals. Gareth then dives into a specific job opening for a senior product manager position at Mendel AI, a company focused on using AI to parse complex patient data. They provide insights into the company's recent funding and expansion plans. Tune in to get valuable tips on building teams more confidently in the early growth stages of a company.

[00:00:53] Scouting Potential Product Managers

[00:05:39] Complex healthcare data experience.

[00:08:00] In-office work limitations.

[00:09:43] Remote work and top talent.

[00:14:44] Senior PMs at data-heavy companies.

[00:17:27] Hiring for niche healthcare data.

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In this episode of Breakout Podcast on their 2nd Mini Series of Scout this. Jake Gorgol and Gareth Webb discuss the challenges of hiring designers and shared strategies for attracting top talent. Gareth emphasizes the importance of not limiting candidates based on specific experience but considering a range of skills and backgrounds.

This episode also highlights the value of consistency in hiring practices. Tune in to gain insights on building teams confidently in early and growth-stage companies.

[00:03:58] Low volume of applicants.

[00:06:32] Lead the design strategy.

[00:09:19] Addressing compensation and job requirements.

[00:15:01] A good profile for targeting.

[00:15:41] Inconsistency in sourcing methodology.

[00:20:46] A focused list.

[00:23:02] tips for average LinkedIn Users

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