Re:In Defence of the Technical Interview
by invalidOrTaken on Monday June 17, 2019 @08:38AM
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>All we are looking for is someone who can set aside this fear TEMPORARILY.
Why should I do this? Fear is a survival signal, why should I ignore it? It's not fear of the problem, it's fear of the company. And is this not a justified fear? You say not to be afraid of being judged, but isn't that the entire purpose of the interview?
Now, there is a scenario I can imagine where I have some pride invested and am willing to be a fearless engineering badass, the developer equivalent of a Marine. But the Marines are loyal back in return, never leaving a man behind, etc. I'd also happily attempt such a problem for my mom, because I know our relationship isn't dependent on this particular problem. Is your company going to be as loyal as the Marines, or love me unconditionally like my mom?
Why should I do this? Fear is a survival signal, why should I ignore it? It's not fear of the problem, it's fear of the company. And is this not a justified fear? You say not to be afraid of being judged, but isn't that the entire purpose of the interview?
Now, there is a scenario I can imagine where I have some pride invested and am willing to be a fearless engineering badass, the developer equivalent of a Marine. But the Marines are loyal back in return, never leaving a man behind, etc. I'd also happily attempt such a problem for my mom, because I know our relationship isn't dependent on this particular problem. Is your company going to be as loyal as the Marines, or love me unconditionally like my mom?