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> Not mere embellishments, but claiming advanced degrees in computer science when they can't solve a simple algorithmic problem (something that can be coded in
by jstx1 5y ago
> Not mere embellishments, but claiming advanced degrees in computer science when they can't solve a simple algorithmic problem (something that can be coded in <10 mins).
I thought the second part of the sentence would be about how they don't actually have those degrees. If you say that you have the degree you have, that's not embellishing at all, and it doesn't mean that you'll be able to solve a coding problem. They're two separate things and you've kind of mixed them up.
There's two questions
- is the candidate outright providing false information (where they've worked or studied, how much experience they have and with what tools etc)
- does the true information give you the wrong impression about the candidate i.e. you think someone with this degree or with that many years of experience should be capable of more than they are
- starlust2 5y agoOk I agree with your point that "embellishment" may not be the correct term and I really meant the latter. I 100% expect that someone with an advanced computer science degree can demonstrate they have problem solving ability. I don't really think that is an unreasonable assumption. I mean we're talking undergraduate level skills that are the bare minimum for an entry level position at my org. If it really is the case that an advanced computer science degree does not convey computer science knowledge then it reinforces the need for screening questions.
- porker 5y ago> Ok I agree with your point that "embellishment" may not be the correct term and I really meant the latter. There's no 'may' involved. It is not the correct term. Here in the UK, embellishing your CV can be classed as 'fraud by false representation', which carries a maximum 10-year jail sentence.