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Re:Ask HN: What is a better approach to interviewing? by gkoberger on Sunday September 13, 2020 @12:35AM (#24458386)
Yes! "Curiosity" is the #1 thing I look for, too! And this question is great at it.

It's a great proxy for empathy and understanding. If you're curious, it means you want to learn the why behind why other people do things.

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Re:Ask HN: What is a better approach to interviewing? by johnm on Sunday September 13, 2020 @12:43AM (#24458427)
Indeed. And true humility.

"Less certainty, more inquiry." --Erik Seidel

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