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by ClumsyPilot 1993 days ago
Because it's like hiring an industrial petrolium chemist based on how many party tricks he can do with fireworks.
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To be fair, I would probably give the candidate with the most party tricks extra points. It demonstrates an interest in the subject matter as well as an ability to demonstrate it in an exciting way. Also, how fun would that interview process be? Just sayin...
I’d _totally_ hire that guy!
and that's why I don't work in SV.