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> And it is more fun for the candidates! Really? It would be difficult to shake the thought that you're being directly compared and in competition.
by seanwilson 9y ago
> And it is more fun for the candidates!
Really? It would be difficult to shake the thought that you're being directly compared and in competition.
- booleandilemma 9y agoI participated in one of these group interviews recently and it felt like I was in the Hunger Games.
- btilly 9y agoThat can be a challenge for some. But it is more common to see people swapping phone numbers, leads, and tips. Looking for a job is an isolating experience. And you don't often get the chance to connect with people who are in the same boat as you. And for the people who really can't get past trying to compete against each other..would you want someone like that on your dev team? That's one of the things that this is intended to weed out.
- seanwilson 9y agoPersonally, I would hate preparing for a normal interviewing experience and be thrown into something completely nonstandard like this. Why would they be swapping tips and numbers if they're in competition with each other?
- smichel17 9y agoI've never done a group interview, so I'm speculating, but the concept sounds nice, so long as there is also sufficient 1-on-1 time. > I would hate preparing for a normal interviewing experience and be thrown into something completely nonstandard like this. Would it a problem if you told candidates they're doing group interviews? Might be a flaw in this particular variant, not the concept itself. > Why would they be swapping tips and numbers if they're in competition with each other? From the top level comment: "You [...] explain that they are not in competition with each other because you're hoping to make multiple hires."
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- btilly 9y agoThat explanation is critical. If people can get into that mindset it all works. If not..it is a disaster.