37signals is hiring! However, the traditional resume and formal education credentials don’t rank as high as you might think in their hiring process.In this episode of The Rework Podcast, host Kimberly Rhodes chats with co-founders of 37signals, Jason Fried and David Heinemeier Hansson about reviewing potential job candidates. You’ll hear them discuss why a personalized cover letter can tell a lot more about a potential hire than chronological work history, and why AI isn’t always a dependable author for those details.Key Takeaways:00:45 - Resumes are basically piles of lies02:27 - Cover letters should explain why you want the job05:07 - Test driving final candidates11:05 - Jason and David’s involvement in the hiring process18:59 - Finding employees that are the right cultural fitLinks and Resources:Books by 37signalsSign up for a 30-day free trial at Basecamp.comHEY World | HEY The REWORK podcastThe Rework Podcast on YouTubeThe 37signals Dev Blog37signals on YouTube@37signals on X