Google's Hiring Dos and Don'ts

From the excellent How Google Works:

• Hire people who are smarter and more knowledgeable than you are.
• Don't hire people you can't learn from or be challenged by.
• Hire people who will add value to the product/service and our culture.
• Don't hire people who won't contribute well to both.
• Hire people will get things done.
• Don't hire people who just think about problems.
• Hire people who are enthusiastic, self-motivated, and passionate.
• Don't hire people who just want a job.
• Hire people who inspire and work well with others.
• Don't hire people who prefer to work alone.
• Hire people who will grow with your team and with the company.
• Don't hire people with narrow skill sets or interests.
• Hire people who are well rounded, with unique interests and talents.
• Don't hire people who only live to work.
• Hire people who are ethical and who communicate openly.
• Don't hire people who are political or manipulative.
• Hire only when you've found a great candidate.
• Don't settle for anything less.