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If someone sends out a resumé to three hundred companies…

“If someone sends out a resumé to three hundred companies, that’s a huge red flag right there. There’s no way that applicant has researched you. There’s no way he knows what’s different about your company. If you hire based on this garbage, you’re missing the point of what hiring is about. You want…” quote by Jason Fried
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““If someone sends out a resumé to three hundred companies, that’s a huge red flag right there. There’s no way that applicant has researched you. There’s no way he knows what’s different about your company. If you hire based on this garbage, you’re missing the point of what hiring is about. You want a specific candidate who cares specifically about your company, your products, your customers, and your job.””

Jason Fried

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This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Hiring should focus on genuine interest and fit, not just mass applications.

In simple terms: Hire people who truly care about your mission.

Key Takeaway

Prioritize fit over volume.

Themes

hiring fit motivation research company culture

Mood

cautious analytical

Type

advice practical reflective

When to use this quote

  • recruiting
  • job interviews
  • talent acquisition
  • company branding

Key Concepts

candidate alignment authenticity value proposition

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you assess a candidate’s true motivation?
  • What signals indicate genuine company interest?
A Different Perspective

Mass applications may hide lack of genuine interest.

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