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Why are interviews harder than the job?

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56 points mooreds | 1 comments | 29 Sep 25 12:44 UTC | HN request time: 0s | source
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Simulacra ◴[29 Sep 25 13:12 UTC] No.45413299[source]▶
I think there's also another element that the author is missing and that is likability. I've never experienced this, but I've heard about people being put through grueling interview processes merely to weed them out because they were deemed "not a good culture fit".

I think at least half of all interviews are a popularity contest, and the other half are your qualifications.

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1. skeeter2020 ◴[29 Sep 25 13:52 UTC] No.45413842[source]▶
I don't think "popularity contest" is accurate, but cultural fit is both a real - and important - component AND a risky opportunity to apply massive personal bias. Lots of variability here; I have a coworker who asked the exact questions to all candidates to avoid this, while I can't stop going off script. I know my risk is higher but I also find better candidates (while very likely passing on very good candidates for the wrong reasons).