What Cricket Selection Teaches Us About Hiring Engineers

A cricket side needs a balance of roles. Picking eleven people for the same strength would leave some fairly obvious gaps.

When hiring, I'd like us to be just as clear about what the team needs. What work will this person actually do? What can we help them learn? A familiar background or a confident interview can be reassuring without answering either question. Writing the requirements down before meeting candidates makes the discussion more useful.