Harvey CEO explains why he interviews candidates in Google Docs: 'There are folks that are really good at talking'

""In my experience, this is the best way to separate good interviewers from good operators," he told Business Insider."

""Very quick writing samples, doing a written project back and forth, is very, very helpful," Weinberg said."

""Going back-and-forth on a problem set in Google Docs is a 'very good indicator of how well we'd work together,' he said.""

Harvey conducts asynchronous interviews through shared Google Docs, using rapid written samples and back-and-forth project work. The approach exposes candidates who perform well in presentations but struggle to write direct responses. Iterative problem sets in Google Docs function as indicators of collaborative compatibility and operational skill. All recent executive hires at Harvey passed the Google Doc interview test. Since 2022, Harvey has raised over $500 million, reached a $5 billion valuation, serves lawyers at eight of the ten highest-grossing US law firms, and has grown to about 350 employees. Tech firms are exploring unconventional interview techniques to identify top talent.

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