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It’s deeper than that - you won’t just look like a “clueless coder”, you’ll find yourself unemployable. I learned early on that it doesn’t matter what credenti
by commandlinefan 8y ago
It’s deeper than that - you won’t just look like a “clueless coder”, you’ll find yourself unemployable. I learned early on that it doesn’t matter what credentials you have or how much experience you have, never admit there’s anything you don’t know, or they’ll pass on you to hire somebody else who confidently insists that he does know absolutely every single thing there is to know. I feel bad for the author of this piece, because putting his name to this _will_ cost him employment at some point in the future.
- siquick 8y agoThe author created the key state management tool for one of the world's most used front end libraries - I think he's gonna be ok!
- pelotom 8y agoThe idea of Dan Abramov having trouble finding employment is beyond comical.
- commandlinefan 8y agoWell, I hope so - the author of Homebrew ended up having trouble finding employment: https://twitter.com/mxcl/status/608682016205344768 https://twitter.com/mxcl/status/608682016205344768. Stranger things have happened.
- leesec 8y agoGetting rejected from a single company does not constitute having trouble finding employment.
- exogen 8y agoThis is honestly the most ridiculous thing I've ever heard. You think it's acceptable to never admit that you don't know something? You're advising people to pretend to know everything? I would immediately try to get you fired for lying about your knowledge and qualifications. One of the best possible things you can do is admit when you don't know something. That should always be safe to do at any GOOD employer.
- tchaffee 8y agoInterview is over as soon as I find you pretending you know something you don't. Do you really think you're going to trick me when I have literally decades of programming experience? The person hiring you will often be your mentor. Start out on the right foot by trusting them and showing them you can be trusted.
- tokyodude 8y agoI've gotten hired or an offer several times admitting I don't know something. I don't think I'm an exception