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1. I think tech interviews are sane and screen for very specific skills - ability to master topic (everyone asks the same algo questions - there is no excuse no
by smm2000 11y ago
1. I think tech interviews are sane and screen for very specific skills - ability to master topic (everyone asks the same algo questions - there is no excuse not to master them even if you do not use knowledge day to day. It's no different from learning any other domain), ability to perform under pressure and ability to feign enthusiasm (it really suck to work with smb who visibly hates his job). Lack of those skills make person less productive in corporate environment. There is some randomness but overall process works very well.
2. Being good at self-promotion is a merit. Some have it and some not. You could not define merit as just technical skills.
- magicalist 11y ago> There is some randomness but overall process works very well. Not many here would agree with you, on both sides of the table. Whiteboarding skills often do not translate into ability at a job. > Being good at self-promotion is a merit. Some have it and some not. You could not define merit as just technical skills Sure, but you're starting to beg the question. All systems are meritocracies if merit is defined at being successful within that system.