Hiring Is a Two-Way Street — Here’s What Most People Miss

Job interviews aren’t just about proving you’re a fit — they’re about figuring out whether the company deserves you, too. 👀In this episode, Matt chats with Font Awesome founder Dave Gandy about why hiring is a two-way street. They unpack the red flags candidates should watch for, what healthy companies actually look like, and how the interview process can reveal way more than a polished mission statement ever will.Dave shares practical advice for job seekers on asking better questions, spotting dysfunctional hiring practices, and approaching the search with intention instead of desperation. They also dig into trust, team health, and why the best workplaces tend to value character just as much as capability.Whether you’re job hunting, hiring, or just trying to avoid ending up in a workplace that feels like a corporate escape room, this episode has plenty to chew on. 😅What we cover:Why hiring should be a two-way evaluationThe biggest red flags in interview processesWhat healthy organizations prioritizeWhy trust matters more than pure talentHow to ask smarter interview questionsWhy job seekers need a strategy, not just a stack of resumesHow to identify companies that are actually worth your timeTimestamps:00:00 – Why hiring is a two-way street02:00 – HR screenings, weird assessments, and early red flags05:10 – Desperation in job hunting and why standards still matter07:00 – What healthy companies really look like09:20 – How to flip the script and interview the company12:00 – Big companies, bad filters, and missing great candidates16:00 – Why knowing yourself matters before you start looking19:00 – Why spray-and-pray applications usually fall flat21:00 – The value of being “double T-shaped” in your career24:00 – Why the best opportunities often come through side doors25:00 – Building relationships before you need a job27:00 – How companies communicate values in the hiring process29:00 – The one thing a company needs to do differently30:00 – Wrap-up and outroCredits:Hosted by Matt JohnsonFeaturing Dave GandyProduced and edited by Matt JohnsonTheme song by Ronnie MartinMusic interstitials by Zach MalmVideo editing by Isaac ChaseWatch this episode on YouTube#Hiring #InterviewTips #JobSearch #CareerAdvice #Leadership #CompanyCulture #WorkplaceCulture #TechCareers #PodcastAwesome #FontAwesome 🚀Stay up to date on all the Font Awesomeness!