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A comment on Ask HN: Why are technical interviews legal while IQ tests are not in the US?.

Re:Ask HN: Why are technical interviews legal while IQ tests... by klogg416 on Monday July 17, 2023 @06:07PM (#36764732)
Problem solving in technical interviews is closer to case study interviews than straight IQ testing. It is applied competence under pressure. Case study interview questions and multi-hour deep dives are very common on the non-technical side as you get into more experienced roles.
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Re:Ask HN: Why are technical interviews legal while IQ tests... by amichail on Monday July 17, 2023 @06:08PM (#36764739)
But why is it legal to test for more than what is required on the job?
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Re:Ask HN: Why are technical interviews legal while IQ tests... by elmerfud on Monday July 17, 2023 @06:16PM (#36764824)
Because most job descriptions have something that says, "other duties as assigned"
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