Re:Things nobody told me about being a software engineer
by uptownfunk on Tuesday November 13, 2018 @07:03PM
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Very true. Back when I was trying to become a dev I'd show up in a suit and try to be as socially pleasant as possible. When I started dressing more sloppy, not shaving, etc. and being slightly more awkward (mimicing the interviewer) I actually started getting offers..
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Re:Things nobody told me about being a software engineer
by kenhwang on Tuesday November 13, 2018 @08:32PM
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I think that fits into 4 more than 8. You have good enough people skill to recognize that you're different than the interviewer, and then putting up an facade to convince them you're like them.
People with poor people skills incidentally act similar to other people with poor people skills. People with good people skills can choose to act similar to people with poor people skills.