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I don't understand how you can make theories like that from thin air. Have you ever even been involved in hiring in a tech company? I have, and I'll tell you ri

by mmmeff 9y ago

I don't understand how you can make theories like that from thin air. Have you ever even been involved in hiring in a tech company? I have, and I'll tell you right now after interviewing well over 50 candidates, we only ever had 1 female applicant and she wasn't a good fit for the role due to lack of experience (we were looking for a senior and got a junior). That being said I work with some insanely talented female developers but they're mostly freelance and happy in that role. The article makes a really solid point - invest in education and get women and minorities excited for the field instead of giving these groups a free pass to a job (see: Google) if you want to foster a healthy community and ensure a better future for everyone.

gregknicholson 9y ago
> we only ever had 1 female applicant Exactly! Is it possible that the job advert, or something else about the company, was disproportionately attracting male applicants and putting off female applicants? (disproportionately, compared to the demographics of existing qualified developers) Would your company be capable of noticing? > The article makes a really solid point - invest in education and get women and minorities excited for the field Yes, this is definitely good! It's very easy to disclaim responsibility, because “the talent just isn't out there”. But this way, you cultivate more talent, and (if you put the work in) you get goodwill from everyone involved.