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WOW. I thought I was in a weak spot by being self-taught and scattered. So just who the hell is passing these inquisitions? What's really necessary?
by m52go 11y ago
WOW. I thought I was in a weak spot by being self-taught and scattered.
So just who the hell is passing these inquisitions? What's really necessary?
- TDL 11y agoI'm right there with you. There is a lot of FUD on both sides of this issue, it would be nice to know what the reality of tech interviewing is. I can't seem to get passed perfunctory phone screens right now (if I even get those.)
- GFischer 11y agoI know of someone who quit his day job, then spent several months studying algorithms, the books about passing Google-style interviews, memorized everything, practised interviews a lot. Then he sent his carefully-crafted resume, scheduled several interviews and flew to San Francisco. It worked. He's working at a top company for several times his former salary, he had several competing offers with HUGE bonuses and equity offers. However, I don't know if I have the commitment to do that, and I'm not sure if everyone SHOULD have to do that.