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Re:Tell HN: I didn't get a job due to a failed startup on my... by bkudria on Monday April 13, 2009 @12:46AM (#559397)
Fair enough - but then tell the candidate that: "Sorry, you're overqualified, you can find a better position, and be happier. We just need a code monkey for now". None of the BS about "free spirits" and "normal jobs" - I mean, come on.
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Re:Tell HN: I didn't get a job due to a failed startup on my... by wlievens on Tuesday April 14, 2009 @07:02AM (#561287)
Because rejections are always honest?
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Re:Tell HN: I didn't get a job due to a failed startup on my... by bkudria on Sunday April 19, 2009 @02:31PM (#569621)
No - but they should be. Or, were you about to make a case for dishonesty?
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