Catfishing can be the only way to get a job. The article author clearly reinforces this by explicitly stating that he was attracted to this candidate on the bas

Catfishing can be the only way to get a job. The article author clearly reinforces this by explicitly stating that he was attracted to this candidate on the basis of their pedigree. Here is a person that would've otherwise been fine but their only qualification missing was something outside of their control -- repeat, someone that would've otherwise been a qualified candidate. Is the tech industry driven by merit or is it driven by nepotism? You decide.