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Re:The worst job interview I ever had by m463 on Wednesday May 27, 2026 @10:08AM (#48294652)
I remember interviewing once and they told me what they were working on.

I was actually familiar with the product, but it had some glaring shortcomings, and I kind of groaned a little inside.

And I told them that I liked some things about the product, but then I unfiltered sort of pointed out what was wrong. I really wasn't interested in working on it (though I didn't say that outright)

And then they decided they loved and needed me. (and I didn't go there)

Sort of like dating I think. Show a little skepticism and you might unintentionally get more interest than if you were open and sincere.

Re:The worst job interview I ever had by pelotron on Wednesday May 27, 2026 @02:59PM (#48298873)
I think the skepticism was the sincerity they were looking for.
Re:The worst job interview I ever had by alexandre_m on Thursday May 28, 2026 @10:47PM (#48318389)
It's basically the confidence and being blunt.

Pretty much like that Office Space scene when main character meets the Bobs.