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Re:FAANG hiring managers share how to answer behavioral inte... by 6gvONxR4sf7o on Friday January 10, 2020 @02:21AM (#22009017)
>No one expects you to be honest.

From OP:

>What’s your weakness?

>“Please don’t take the Michael Scott approach and turn this into a backhanded compliment (‘My biggest weakness is that I care too much’). I’d highly recommend giving an honest answer, and one that is as specific as possible and not handwavy.

Some people believe in this B.S.

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Re:FAANG hiring managers share how to answer behavioral inte... by mewpmewp2 on Friday January 10, 2020 @02:27AM (#22009050)
I remember the quote by Michael Scott when he said that sometimes he starts the sentence unsure of what he is going to say and that he hopes to find out along the way. I can definitely relate to this one during interviews. Especially since it is recommended not to pause and think for too long.

It is actually quite often I can relate to Mr. Scott I can't help but to feel entirely sympathetic towards him.

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Re:FAANG hiring managers share how to answer behavioral inte... by barry-cotter on Friday January 10, 2020 @02:29AM (#22009064)
What you do with your mouth or your typing fingers is much less revealing of what you believe than what you do. Revealed preference is king.
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