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For my last job interview, I encrypted the plaintext "DO IT" (as in, hire me!) with solitaire. I still remember sitting in the train on my way to the job interv
by Phemist 10y ago
For my last job interview, I encrypted the plaintext "DO IT" (as in, hire me!) with solitaire. I still remember sitting in the train on my way to the job interview, frantically shuffling cards to generate the ciphertext.
My interviewer thought it was a fun gesture and it definitely helped in me landing the job. Had they known about these vulnerabilities in the cypher beforehand, I'm not so sure I would've gotten it. :p
- detaro 10y agoDid they give you that as a preparation task or how did that come up in your interview?!
- Phemist 10y agoI had just finished 'Necronomicon' at the time. I thought I'd do something pro-active and show up with a little thoughtful gift, related to the company's main focus.
- Phemist 10y ago'Cryptonomicon'. Of course..
- empath75 10y agoAlthough the idea of Lovecraftian cryptography is appealing to me.
- zokier 10y agoSummoning an Old One with a deck of cards would have also been really impressive. I would not dare to not hire someone with such skills.
- stcredzero 10y agoCharles Stross has a series of stories that involves people summoning demons and casting magic with computers and nerdy stuff. (The "Laundry")
- Phemist 10y agoMy company has an interesting monetization strategy for sure
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