David Heinemeier Hansson prioritizes two key factors when hiring programmers: the ability to write a compelling cover letter and proficient programming skills. He emphasizes that a professionally written cover letter shows effort and seriousness. Furthermore, Hansson notes that prospective employees must demonstrate their programming capability through tests that mirror actual work conditions. He insists on being able to review candidates' code and trust that he will want to work with them over time, particularly when revisiting their work for corrections.
"If you can't pen a proper cover letter and can't bother to put in the effort to write it specifically for us, you're out."
"To the degree that I can look at your code and go like, 'Yeah, I want to work with that person.'"
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