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Re:Tech sector job interviews assess anxiety, not software s... by ironman1478 on Wednesday July 15, 2020 @03:57PM (#23850807)
That's so disheartening. When I'm looking to work with somebody, I look for somebody that can solve problems (and admit when they don't immediately know the solution, which is extremely important imo) not just regurgitate a solution to a problem they know already. If this is actually what the recruiter said, this is a huge indictment of that company's hiring practices.
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Re:Tech sector job interviews assess anxiety, not software s... by decafninja on Wednesday July 15, 2020 @04:03PM (#23850913)
This practice seems common. I've had recruiters at several top tech companies (including two of the FAANGs) tell me this during initial chats.

I imagine recruiters actively want you to succeed and get hired because that benefits them too, so they do what they can to aid you in your chances. They'll tell you the official, pre-canned lines about "we're interested in what your thought processes are and how you think", but then they'll also tell you the truth and recommend you take some time to grind leetcode.

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