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I think that assumption is fundamentally wrong -- that you have to tread softly around diversity or else it might be scared away. People who lack confidence are a liability, and honestly I'd rather leave a headcount unfilled than hire a baby bird who won't ever leave the nest. Maybe Google has the resources to cultivate candidates who make the company look better but I can't justify hiring people lacking important skills (e.g. basic confidence in their skills and experience).