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I've been through that stage (grumpy defensive programmer). On the other side is a deep humbleness when as a programmer you realise you know nothing, you never
by gridspy 7y ago
I've been through that stage (grumpy defensive programmer). On the other side is a deep humbleness when as a programmer you realise you know nothing, you never really knew.
You just knew how to research and fix the problem really fast.
- hinkley 7y agoYeah it makes the interview cycle pretty damned awkward though.
- gridspy 7y agoIf you are supremely confident that you've solved many problems with "no experience" you know you can solve many more. It helps with bringing the interviewer with you also. It's actually important to stay humble and think out loud. Don't aim to have all the answers. Aim to find the answers "as a team" and give them a positive preview of how working with you is pleasant. I've aced every interview, perhaps because I only interview for roles I am intellectually curious about and I do a lot of research beforehand "for fun."
- ljm 7y agoI take pride in making mistakes and misunderstanding, because it means I'm ready to accept something else, and I personally find power in exposing my flaws and my vulnerability. I don't have a problem with doing something wrong because I'm happy to own it and then ask questions. Those managers or startups that expect perfection have got it all wrong. The people who fuck up and recover are more valuable.