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I’m always happy to see paths for more people to learn useful industry skills (most often not taught in universities). But can we please not lower our hiring b
by aparsons 6y ago
I’m always happy to see paths for more people to learn useful industry skills (most often not taught in universities).
But can we please not lower our hiring bars because the company partnered with bootcamp X or because there is a diversity (read: three groups) target to hit?
Yes it’s cheaper, and we save some money after tax incentives, but if I have to pass up a superior candidate due to an order from upper management one more time, I will pull my hair out.
I hope a program like this or freecodecamp offered at every new hire orientation will work wonders. Yes mentoring beginners is fulfilling, but its very taxing when they were hired on the basis of a few bootcamp projects plus a diversity credential when they’re still very green skill wise.
- brlewis 6y agoI'm sorry if your company conflated diversity and inclusion with lowering hiring bars. Everywhere I've worked, that hasn't been what diversity programs are about.
- aparsons 6y agoI encountered it at my two previous employers (including one FANG). At my current place, I made a point to ask about their diversity initiatives and hiring practices during my own interview, because as a senior engineer I am interviewing 20-40 people annually. I’ve had no pressure to push a diversity agenda at the interview level.