Erik Torenberg on Hiring

Thrilled to have Sar join to lead On Deck fintech. He’s the perfect archetype for a program director. In fact, we are looking to hire someone like him for every vertical and position— a knowledgeable & give-first community builder passionate about moving the category forward.

177 likes10 repliesPosted Jan 18, 2021

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Why it worked

Opens with a short, self-contained line that is easy to take in at a glance.
Follows a clear Hook → Context → Landing shape, so the reader always knows where they are.
The opening line stands alone, so it reads completely before the post is expanded.
Written from experience rather than as advice, which is harder to argue with.
Short enough to read in full without expanding, which removes a step before the point lands.

The mechanics

Hook: Plain observation
Structure: Hook → Context → Landing
Style: Conversational paragraphs at a steady pace.
Tone: punchy, corporate
Written for: Hiring managers and founders

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