Github projects, OSS contributions, and StackOverflow questions, are imperfect measurements and can be inaccessible to a large number of developers. Github is banned in some countries, many OSS projects are english only, and stack overflow moderation needs no introduction, to name a few examples. Imagine if github became a ledger where you are now judged by the shitty code you wrote when you were 20. Remove older repos? You'll be scrutinized for having a "gap in your resume".
The system is imperfect but is there actually a better alternative that fits the economic and cultural needs of our society?
FWIW I'm on your side, interviewing gives me the worst anxiety in the world even though my career has progressed to the point where I can consistently get an on-site interview.
The system is imperfect but is there actually a better alternative that fits the economic and cultural needs of our society?
FWIW I'm on your side, interviewing gives me the worst anxiety in the world even though my career has progressed to the point where I can consistently get an on-site interview.