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Re:Ask HN: What have you found the most useful interview que... by Maert on Tuesday February 05, 2019 @11:17AM (#19086669)
That's a lot of jumping to conclusions. A simple "Hey guys, the server seems to be down, not sure if you're aware. Can you let me know when it's back up so I can submit my request, as intended?"

Shows understanding, shows willingness to reach out and solve problems, shows ability to delegate responsibility.

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Re:Ask HN: What have you found the most useful interview que... by ManlyBread on Tuesday February 05, 2019 @05:49PM (#19090834)
My approach is merely a reverse take on "it is better to pass up a good candidate than to hire a bad one" that most companies seem to utilize. I'd rather refrain from continuing the interview (even if the company wouldn't end up being that bad) than wasting several months in a bad place.
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