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People lie on resumes. I don't need data to give my educated opinion. Rote memorization/learning is extremely valuable, disputing that fact is ridiculous. Stupi
by Flankk 5y ago
People lie on resumes. I don't need data to give my educated opinion. Rote memorization/learning is extremely valuable, disputing that fact is ridiculous. Stupid people also exist and unfortunately most companies need to weed them out, at least from certain positions.
- nathanaldensr 5y agoWhile your brain is busy upkeeping your memorized minutia, I'll be on bigocheatsheet.com looking up big-O notation for every single algorithm in seconds, and keeping more of my brain on the actual problems at hand.
- Flankk 5y agoI wouldn't want you to strain yourself.
- caddemon 5y agoDegrees are really straightforward to verify (at least from any accredited domestic school), a standard new hire background check would catch this. Obviously tech companies just don't think the degree is a super valuable signal, which I get. But I think they've turned around and placed too much emphasis on these whiteboard interviews. Memorization can certainly be important. Memorizing random algorithms that you will never actually use during the job is less so. Conversely, other skills are important too. Poorly executed whiteboard interviews will select crammers who lack many other skills.