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No, these tests are carefully devised to target young college graduates who will excel at these types of interviews because the material is still fresh and they
by kcmastrpc 8y ago
No, these tests are carefully devised to target young college graduates who will excel at these types of interviews because the material is still fresh and they have the free time to study.
This is age discrimination disguised as "technical proficiency" exercises.
- president 8y agoThis is the only industry that punishes senior and more experienced workers. I don't get the impression that this happens in other industries like healthcare and banking.
- bytematic 8y agoNews to me students have the free time to study considering the hiring season is mid-semester during some of the hardest classes. Not to mention if they are working too
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- kkarakk 8y agohaha guess what, the second piece of the puzzle is that you have to be rich enough to have time to study AND a place that is close enough that commuting to college and work doesn't mentally wipe you out everyday. why do you think silicon valley isn't seen as a place with actual opportunity for everyone even though everyone inside it thinks it's wonderful?
- kcmastrpc 8y agogood point, it's also disadvantageous to both women and under-represented groups in this industry.
- kcmastrpc 8y agotry having kids (after school activities, birthdays, etc), spouse (anniversaries/dates), elderly parents and in-laws, a huge network of friends/colleagues whose relationships require constant maintenance (you don't see them at class everyday), fitness/wellness ... i mean, is any of this sinking in yet?