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Re:No engineer has ever sued because of constructive post-in... by jscotto on Thursday February 06, 2020 @07:34PM (#22262010)
Honestly as someone who is looking for a junior role this could not be further from the truth. I just want to know how to improve so I can stop being unhappy at my current job and get a new one.
Re:No engineer has ever sued because of constructive post-in... by nkingsy on Thursday February 06, 2020 @07:44PM (#22262098)
I'd be happy to take a look at some code if you like. noahjkingsley//gmail
Re:No engineer has ever sued because of constructive post-in... by xtracto on Thursday February 06, 2020 @10:10PM (#22262906)
This has the implicit right answer: A job interview is the worst moment/place for feedback. There is just too much heart/animosity at stake on both sides.

I've been interviewing candidates for more than 15 years (for PhD /RA positions and then for Engineering) and every time I've given honest feedback, candidates just get into an argument on why they think the feedback does not apply to them...

It is just not worth it. If I want to know how am I at certain skills... I test myself in a less "charged" environment.

Re:No engineer has ever sued because of constructive post-in... by loriverkutya on Friday February 07, 2020 @02:46AM (#22263974)
That means that in 15 years you have not learned how to give not honest busy constructive feedback.
Re:No engineer has ever sued because of constructive post-in... by tedunangst on Thursday February 06, 2020 @09:38PM (#22262766)
This could be true, and people probably believe it, but my experience stepping in towards the end of an interview and guiding candidates towards the solution was nearly always immediate counter arguments. "I was going to do that next!"
Re:No engineer has ever sued because of constructive post-in... by drchickensalad on Thursday February 06, 2020 @08:11PM (#22262277)
I'm a little bit busy temporarily but I feel I can help you out. Email is the following backwards with symbols added: com live brandonbrowning