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by HeyLaughingBoy 2432 days ago
Literally the ability to write working code. You'd be amazed how few interviewees can even put together a working for... loop.
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This absolutely blows my mind. I have a hard time even believing it. But having never conducted interviews, I just don't know.
I've heard this story before, but it sounds absolutely insane and I can't begin to imagine (let alone expect!) that such a thing occurs. Is it really true?
yes, exactly this