Chapter2: HowtoHireaRemoteTeam 17 manager, David and I mostly split the duties. That really helped us knowwhowouldbegoodwhenwestartedtalking to people about the job. By doing the role you are hiring for, you’ll also be able to write a more compelling job description and be better able to define how the role relates to the companyanditssuccess. As a result, your job posting will be a detailed listing that explains the ins- and-outs of what you do as a company. This might turn some people away, but those people wouldn’t have been a good fit anyway. Instead, you’ll get applicants that are much more invested in being a part of your company. Also, in the job posting, ask them to apply in a unique way—don’t just ask for resumes.(Infact,atZapier,wedon’taskforresumesatall.Instead,trytomake the application process prove their abilities for the job. For instance, when hiring for our business development position we had candidates that tested the basics of the role’s partner duties, with questions like: • Whyareyouapplyingforthisrole?WhatmakesyouexcitedaboutZapier? • How would you prioritize these upcoming integrations and why? Office 365,Flickr,Marketo,Wunderlist,Pocket,Ontraport,Hootsuite,andJoomla • How would you get in touch with the following people (don’t actually contact them): Editor at Lifehacker, Andrew Warner, CEO of Slack? And rather than asking for a cover letter upfront, we asked them to write a samplepitchemailtoapartner. People excited about your company are willing to complete these extra tasks, often with enjoyment. Those whoaren’t a good fit just skip your post or forget to do it, turning the unique application process into a filter. Forallourjobpostings,wealsowanttoconveyourcompanyculture.Sowealso postourcommitmenttoapplicants,whichincludesourpromisetorespondto every candidate, our culture and values, how we have been working on hiring for diversity and inclusivity, and the Zapier code of conduct, which boils down to everyone treating each other professionally and with respect. Putting these out in the open has helped candidates feel more comfortable taking that leap of faith when applying for a job.