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The Something Awful Forums > Discussion > Serious Hardware/Software Crap > YOSPOS > Silicon Valley interviews for tech work - its all about the feels man
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Roosevelt
Jul 18, 2009

I'm looking for the man who shot my paw.

Ben Murphy posted:

i've been working remotely for tech companies based on the east coast for the past 10 years so even though i live in northern CA, i never really had to interact with bay area tech until last month

apparently your technical knowledge, certifications, years of experience or security clearance mean nothing and it's all about how you 'fit into their culture'

that line came up a lot in interviews, we want to make sure the candidate 'fits into our culture' here

granted i only did about 10-15 interviews and got 2 offers from that batch, but the one i accepted was a medium sized company but established (no fly by night startup)

after three 1 hour interviews, i got asked maybe 2-3 actual tech related questions

is this normal out here? is it more important that i'll be riding the company segway into the ball pit at regular intervals and participating in the daily hug exchange than actually being able to do the work?

maybe i overhyped myself and was ready for Google/Apple level questioning where i had to build my own enigma machine from used pinball parts

maybe im super jaded and thought it laughable to be told by a company who's been around maybe 5 years "we want you to feel like you can retire from here"

yes welcome we would be happy to take a look at your resume mr.... hmm...

"murphy"

*angrily points to large sign on wall that reads IRISH NEED NOT APPLY*

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