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Why do you think someone with Asperger's shouldn't conduct an interview? I can see talking in a monotone and fidgeting as an annoyance, but was it show-stoppin

Why do you think someone with Asperger's shouldn't conduct an interview? I can see talking in a monotone and fidgeting as an annoyance, but was it show-stopping? The refusal to answer why your response was (in his opinion) wrong is definitely a problem. I'm worried about this because I've been unofficially diagnosed with Asperger's (I believe I'm not, but I'm definitely borderline / close) and I intend to run a company. I do fidget and miss some clues, but I'd have answered if someone asked me why I believed an answer is wrong. Edit: I'm sorry if I came across in such a way to merit a downvote. I was genuinely interested in the answer. I'd also appreciate an explanation of what sounded "wrong" in my post.

thoughtsimple 15y ago
Sorry, I may not have been clear in my description. I didn't notice much of anything when he came in. It was after the interview started and he asked this question that he thought I answered incorrectly that the trouble started. That's when I started noticing the somewhat odd mannerisms and the fact that I couldn't get a technical discussion about the question started. Like I said, I'm used to working with all types of developers. I usually get along well with my colleagues. I have no trouble with any kinds of quirks--I probably have some myself. The issue was that this person was not capable of running an interview. He couldn't deal at all with a minor conflict on a technical question. This kind of thing can lead to a company not getting good results from the recruiting process which is what the OP is about.
- GFischer 15y ago
  Ok, thanks for your reply :)
jstraszheim 15y ago
My first programming job was for a boss who (we believe) had Asperger's. He was great and the job was great. I mean, he was a bit weird. But so what. Anyway, it's a serious condition, but beneath it is a real person who may be a great person. Or not. Just like everybody else. I think it's more likely that the guy got interviewed by an anti-social jerk.

thoughtsimple 15y ago

Sorry, I may not have been clear in my description. I didn't notice much of anything when he came in. It was after the interview started and he asked this question that he thought I answered incorrectly that the trouble started. That's when I started noticing the somewhat odd mannerisms and the fact that I couldn't get a technical discussion about the question started. Like I said, I'm used to working with all types of developers. I usually get along well with my colleagues. I have no trouble with any kinds of quirks--I probably have some myself. The issue was that this person was not capable of running an interview. He couldn't deal at all with a minor conflict on a technical question. This kind of thing can lead to a company not getting good results from the recruiting process which is what the OP is about.

GFischer 15y ago
Ok, thanks for your reply :)

jstraszheim 15y ago

My first programming job was for a boss who (we believe) had Asperger's. He was great and the job was great. I mean, he was a bit weird. But so what. Anyway, it's a serious condition, but beneath it is a real person who may be a great person. Or not. Just like everybody else. I think it's more likely that the guy got interviewed by an anti-social jerk.