Deep Quote by Tobias Lutke
“Our hiring is almost completely built around just going through someone's life story, and we look for moments when they had to make important decisions, and we go deep on those.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Hiring Practices, Shopify, 2023
Hiring focuses on personal narratives and decision‑making moments to gauge character and judgment.
In simple terms: Hiring looks at life stories and choices.
Key Takeaway
Ask candidates about pivotal decisions.
Themes
recruitment
character assessment
decision making
Mood
analytical
thoughtful
Type
interview
strategic
When to use this quote
- job interviews
- leadership evaluation
Key Concepts
narrative interview
behavioral analysis
Questions to Reflect On
- Which decisions best illustrate your values?
- How do you handle past mistakes?
A Different Perspective
Stories may not fully predict future performance.
