Some job positions are so competitive to get that a candidate with good data structures and algorithms skills but who hasn’t seen a specific LeetCode problem before and needs to solve it on the spot may lose out to a candidate who “grinded LeetCode.” It’s kind of like how a good student still needs to prep for standardized tests.
Some job positions are so competitive to get that a candidate with good data structures and algorithms skills but who hasn’t seen a specific LeetCode problem before and needs to solve it on the spot may lose out to a candidate who “grinded LeetCode.” It’s kind of like how a good student still needs to prep for standardized tests.
Okay, fuck that noise. I'd walk out.
If you're interviewing me you'd better be prepared to ask me about things I do and things you do, and then just give me the job.
If you want parlour tricks, get a dog.