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Re:This was the first step in the interview process at Canon... by NullPrefix on Saturday March 19, 2022 @06:02PM (#30737957)
Motivational letter requirement is a proof of developer shortage being a myth.
Re:This was the first step in the interview process at Canon... by heartofadog on Sunday March 20, 2022 @12:02AM (#30739991)
It's possible to have both a talent shortage and a woefully irrational and dysfunctional hiring culture. As this industry seems to have.
Re:This was the first step in the interview process at Canon... by bvrmn on Saturday March 19, 2022 @07:33PM (#30738543)
These two ideas:

1) It's so hard to find qualified developer.

2) Our hiring candidate-wall is not high enough. There are too many applications.

Are non-conflicting in HRs heads.