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I'm not really "missing" that part, rather I have a different PoV. In my experience on both sides of the tech hiring equation over the past 24 years, it's not a
by chrisweekly 4y ago
I'm not really "missing" that part, rather I have a different PoV. In my experience on both sides of the tech hiring equation over the past 24 years, it's not a given that "B will get the job" (based solely on familiarity). I agree it's more likely, but mostly to a reasonable degree in that it helps de-risk the hire. I've also seen the opposite case, where a candidate's perceived ceiling or limited potential upside (based on outdated "familiarity" w/ their abilities) counted against them, failing to account for their growth.
My point remains: do good work and don't neglect connecting w people and making good impressions; relationships w colleagues are essential to a strong career.
- giantg2 4y ago"are essential to a strong career." It seems we're discussing two separate things.
- chrisweekly 4y agoOur discussion stemmed from your complaints about career development advice, and the OP is all about what steps to take to have a strong career. No big deal, your point about observation bias is relevant, we simply apparently disagree about how important it is.
- giantg2 4y agoI was discussing how it is not a meritocracy. Whether the career advice is good or not is not the point. The point is that we are not in meritocracy.
- chrisweekly 4y agoOk. You may be right about that.