Erik Torenberg on Hiring

What’s your favorite job interview question? E.g.: - If you were me, what kind of candidate / role would you be looking for? - If you joined and then in 3-6 months you were no longer here, why would that be? - What was your last boss/partner like? How would they describe you?

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Why it worked

Opens with a question, so the reader starts answering before they have decided to read.
Uses short lines and white space, which makes a long post feel quick to read.
Follows a clear Hook → Context → List shape, so the reader always knows where they are.
Ends on a question, which is the most reliable way to turn readers into repliers.
The opening line stands alone, so it reads completely before the post is expanded.
Short enough to read in full without expanding, which removes a step before the point lands.

The mechanics

Hook: Opens with a question
Structure: Hook → Context → List
Style: Short lines with heavy white space, built to be scanned.
Tone: personal, punchy
Written for: Hiring managers and founders

Analysis by ViralLoop — not written by the original author.

Topics

Hiring

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