It’s the kind of work that’s handy to add to your CV if you’re looking to try and climb the management ladder. And there’s definitely redeeming virtue in having a voice in the room when its time to select your future coworker.
I’ve had the pleasure of on-boarding a few people at my office who might not have made it if I hadn’t said “This person is great, they actually know the finer points of writing a SQL script and managing a file system”. And I’ve cold-shouldered a few people who knew all the business words to say but had no practical experience in IT.
So, sucks in the moment, but getting to vet the people who are working with you over the next 3-5 years can pay dividends long term.
I’ve never had the fun of interviewing or sifting through applicants and I don’t think I’d miss it if I never get to do so
It’s the kind of work that’s handy to add to your CV if you’re looking to try and climb the management ladder. And there’s definitely redeeming virtue in having a voice in the room when its time to select your future coworker.
I’ve had the pleasure of on-boarding a few people at my office who might not have made it if I hadn’t said “This person is great, they actually know the finer points of writing a SQL script and managing a file system”. And I’ve cold-shouldered a few people who knew all the business words to say but had no practical experience in IT.
So, sucks in the moment, but getting to vet the people who are working with you over the next 3-5 years can pay dividends long term.