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What makes these tactics the "right thing"? I as a prospective employee don't get to quiz the interviewer using the same tactics? I can ask questions, but how I
by bastardoperator 2y ago
What makes these tactics the "right thing"? I as a prospective employee don't get to quiz the interviewer using the same tactics? I can ask questions, but how I do know they're knowledgeable and that I want to work for them? Or should I be thankful they're even talking to me? I think it's a terrible practice and that we can do better.
- SJC_Hacker 2y agoThey have money / job to offer. You (presumably) do not. And generally, you are the one applying. So the power dynamic is mostly in the companies favor. If you are so good and have options that you can turn down companies, just tell the company you refuse to do leetcode style, and see what happens. For really good people, yes the tables can and do turn.
- shuckles 2y agoThe company is not forcing you to interview for them. You can interview for a job that does not require you to solve a programming question, if that’s what you’d prefer. People who try to moralize their way out of lying are frankly despicable. Just own up that you’re a cheater and don’t care about honesty. It’s not a crusade; it’s self interest.
- bastardoperator 2y agoNo, they're just contacting me daily on LinkedIn asking if I can be a founder, or interested in leading something I have zero interest in or experience. I'm telling people "not interested" several times a week, let alone taking a quiz. The irony is sales people make 2x-10x more than any engineer and they never get tested.
- shuckles 2y agoPeople will really come up with the flimsiest excuse for lying and think they’re acting with a deep sense of justice and retribution.