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[–] v9CYKjLeia10dZpz88iU 31 points 1 year ago (2 children)

I’m surprised these people can pass a technical interview. I imagine the employer doesn’t test candidates for something like this to happen.

[–] [email protected] 25 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

One of the dirty secrets at FAANG companies is that lots of people join from internships, and can get all the way to senior and above without ever needing to go through a standard, full technical loop. If you have a formal apprenticeship scheme, sometimes you'll join through a non-tech loop.

[–] [email protected] 6 points 1 year ago

Tbf some technical interviews are bs