Comment by absolutelastone
2 days ago
> The goal isn't to "solve the puzzle" but instead to demonstrate you can reason about it effectively, communicate your knowledge and communicate as part of problem solving.
...while being closely monitored in a high-stakes performance in front of an audience of strangers judging them critically.
That’s a skill you do need at Google if you’re going to survive. At least nowadays.
Except that 99% of engineers aren't being hired by Google nor being paid on comparable levels.
So why is Google relevant to this in any way?
> Except that 99% of engineers aren't being hired by Google nor being paid on comparable levels.
Sucks for you, then. Why are you on a thread about Google-style interviews?
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Perhaps. I'd even say it's part of what is taught as part of a PhD.
But if someone was ready for your exact question by having the right interview practice/experience, or they just don't care about your job so there's no stakes. Then you still aren't measuring what you think you are.