Re:Caltech's CS interview prep course
by mkl95 on Sunday February 27, 2022 @05:57PM
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> General mental ability is general, that’s the point
I've seen PhDs melt under pressure at two different jobs. Which tells me that an exceptional IQ or work ethic doesn't necessarily equate with success in the industry. Those two people had something in common, and it was their poor communication skills, both input and output. If your brain cannot process some coworkers feedback efficiently and it cannot spit out feedback efficiently, the logical / mathematical side of your brain is not going to make up for it.
I've seen PhDs melt under pressure at two different jobs. Which tells me that an exceptional IQ or work ethic doesn't necessarily equate with success in the industry. Those two people had something in common, and it was their poor communication skills, both input and output. If your brain cannot process some coworkers feedback efficiently and it cannot spit out feedback efficiently, the logical / mathematical side of your brain is not going to make up for it.