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Ah yes where have I heard that "oh my question is so non tricky that you just have to think rationally and I am only looking for your willingness and ability to
by flashgordon 3y ago
Ah yes where have I heard that "oh my question is so non tricky that you just have to think rationally and I am only looking for your willingness and ability to converse and you will do fine. But most people fail it because they can't have normal conversations".
"Let us hire this person because they dint solve the problem but were a great conversationalist problem solver" - said nobody at a standardized hiring committee!
- sjducb 3y agoI worked with someone who was hired because they were likeable, even though they didn’t meet the technical bar. It was a really good decision. They improved the overall atmosphere of the office and made it a nicer place to work.
- tmtvl 3y agoStory of my life. I think people just take pity on me (it's better than sitting on the side of the road with my cap on the ground).
- flashgordon 3y agoI think likeability is way too penalized these days (bias). Likeability is actually a useful trait in a team for cohesion and empathy as long as you have processes and culture to identify/manage coasting, sociopathy and toxic behavior.