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by camwoodsum 2287 days ago
This is a damn good breakdown.

The one thing I'll add about 100% remote companies is that because they operate with much more written collaboration than a traditional company, the application and interview process frequently reflect that.

This is a big part of why you'll very robust application processes upfront. They want to see if you can effectively communicate your thoughts in writing.

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And that is a very fair point.This morning I got to work just to find an email from a colleague,who is in a very important position, asking to review an email he is about to send out to a supplier. One page email was literally bleeding with track changes in word after I reviewed it. I can't see in no shape or form that person maintain any reasonable job in the next company he'd join. With remote, I'd absolutely give writing tests to every single candidate to make sure I wouldn't end up with people who can't write emails.