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I haven't started applying for jobs yet (I'm still in undergrad) but I know for a fact that I would choke on those "brain teaser" questions, turn bright red and

by k8si 13y ago

I haven't started applying for jobs yet (I'm still in undergrad) but I know for a fact that I would choke on those "brain teaser" questions, turn bright red and everything. Admittedly, there's just too much pressure (I hate looking stupid, especially in front of strangers, especially in front of male strangers--don't we all though?). However, I'm pretty sure that I CAN do the following (even under pressure): Work through a problem rationally, work constructively with others, pay attention to detail without losing sight of the big picture, write code. And I would much rather focus on side projects than studying variations on Towers of Hanoi. So this whole interviewing trend makes me want to cry out of relief.

munin 13y ago
> (I hate looking stupid, especially in front of strangers, especially in front of male strangers--don't we all though?). You should get over that. It is probably very important for your career (and life) that you not care about looking stupid in front of other people. It's going to happen (a LOT) in your professional career, dealing with it gracefully is one of the skills to have.
- lelandbatey 13y ago
  For many people, that's rather like asking them to "get over" their fear of heights; it's not very reasonable. It's the kind of thing you struggle through over the course of your lifetime, probably never totally solving it.
  - munin 13y ago
    owch yeah. re-reading my words, they could be pretty harsh. I didn't mean for the glibness of my reply to imply that it would be easy - it's very hard! but from personal experience, it's very worth it.
spamizbad 13y ago
> (I hate looking stupid, especially in front of strangers, especially in front of male strangers--don't we all though?). I feel the same way. One thing that helped me cope with it was taking some improv classes. I still get nervous, but I can feed off the nervous energy instead of letting it get in my way.

by k8si 13y ago

munin 13y ago

> (I hate looking stupid, especially in front of strangers, especially in front of male strangers--don't we all though?). You should get over that. It is probably very important for your career (and life) that you not care about looking stupid in front of other people. It's going to happen (a LOT) in your professional career, dealing with it gracefully is one of the skills to have.

lelandbatey 13y ago
For many people, that's rather like asking them to "get over" their fear of heights; it's not very reasonable. It's the kind of thing you struggle through over the course of your lifetime, probably never totally solving it.
- munin 13y ago
  owch yeah. re-reading my words, they could be pretty harsh. I didn't mean for the glibness of my reply to imply that it would be easy - it's very hard! but from personal experience, it's very worth it.

spamizbad 13y ago

> (I hate looking stupid, especially in front of strangers, especially in front of male strangers--don't we all though?). I feel the same way. One thing that helped me cope with it was taking some improv classes. I still get nervous, but I can feed off the nervous energy instead of letting it get in my way.