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Instagram Head Admits Shifting Hiring Standards Unannounced

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Adam Mosseri, head of Instagram and Threads, revealed in a conversation with Lenny Rachitsky that the company's hiring standards have significantly increased. He indicated that this shift in the hiring bar was not explicitly communicated to most employees, suggesting a subtle but impactful change in recruitment strategy. AI

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Instagram Head Admits Shifting Hiring Standards Unannounced

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    🤖 Adam Mosseri (Head of Instagram) just admitted the hiring bar moved — and most people were never told Adam Mosseri runs Instagram — 3B+ users, plus Threads. I

    🤖 Adam Mosseri (Head of Instagram) just admitted the hiring bar moved — and most people were never told Adam Mosseri runs Instagram — 3B+ users, plus Threads. In a recent sit-down with Lenny Rachitsky, he said something that's quietly reshaping who gets hired. Engineering used to…

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