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Or, we can just start doing interviews in person again.
by nyokodo 1y ago
Or, we can just start doing interviews in person again.
- grogenaut 1y agoWe're considering this. Tho we want to do an interview with AI to see how they use modern tools, then the rest onsite to avoid many forms of "cheaters".
- Havoc 1y agoOr for some industries back channel checks in network Only really works in industries that are “small world”
- nyokodo 1y ago> Or for some industries back channel checks in network Even in small-world industries, assuming they occasionally accept outsiders, they will still encounter some form of this problem.
- Havoc 1y ago>assuming they occasionally accept outsiders I guess it comes down to industry. We're on hn so emphasis is on technical ability and in that context what you say is true. I'm in a space that requires trustworthiness is part of the core value proposition so there is little acceptance of outsiders and much emphasis on back channel checks that the candidate is solid. NK fake candidate etc is just not a thing in that context
- HeyLaughingBoy 1y agoThis happened to me where an interviewee used me as a reference (not a good idea!) and the interviewer knew me and called to verify.
- jobs_throwaway 1y agoMassive alpha in this for devs who can shake someone's hand and make appropriate eye contact
- hnthrow90348765 1y agoBig bonuses if you can do small talk (I can't) and like a sports team (I don't)