Re:Hiring without whiteboards
by Apocryphon on Wednesday March 15, 2017 @02:35PM
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An interview process is inherently asymmetrical- the evaluated is in a vulnerable position. So it feels like Mark Twain's not-quote([0]) would apply - "Itβs better to keep your mouth shut and appear stupid than open it and remove all doubt."
What I'm saying is that there's an underlying fear of looking bad when spouting off your mental rough drafts, during an interview. What would be helpful if interviewers were clear about their expectations, as in, "You will be graded on your overall approach, not your initial ideas." or "We don't take points off for hints."
What I'm saying is that there's an underlying fear of looking bad when spouting off your mental rough drafts, during an interview. What would be helpful if interviewers were clear about their expectations, as in, "You will be graded on your overall approach, not your initial ideas." or "We don't take points off for hints."
[0] http://quoteinvestigator.com/2010/05/17/remain-silent