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		lwansbrough on June 17, 2019 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: In Defence of the Technical Interview I don’t need to “prove” that I can write code by memorizing an algorithm. I have made more than enough code available on my GitHub which I’d be happy to explain in depth with anyone who is interested. Not interested? Great, you’ve made it easier for me to make my decision.

milemi on June 17, 2019 [–]

Sounds to me like the uninterested person is the one who made the decision.

spunker540 on June 17, 2019 | [–]

Yeah if they’re not interested in the only evidence of ability you’re willing to provide, then I think you’re not being considered in the first place.

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