These stories make me glad I don’t go through the interview nonsense.
I’ve worked in software for 40 years, had exactly one of these ridiculous interviews. Despite years of relevant experience I bombed it because I couldn’t guess something stupid like how many tennis balls fit into Chicago. Recruiter told me they hired a more qualified candidate. Then two months later I got a desperate call asking me to start tomorrow. The person who aced the interview couldn’t actually do anything. I told them to stuff it, I had already found a better gig.
I have refused garbage personality tests by saying those violate the ADA. Think about what position that puts the company in. And I’ve had offers even after flatly refusing Myers-Brigg or similar nonsense.
This shit keeps happening because people put up with it and play along.
I’ve worked in software for 40 years, had exactly one of these ridiculous interviews. Despite years of relevant experience I bombed it because I couldn’t guess something stupid like how many tennis balls fit into Chicago. Recruiter told me they hired a more qualified candidate. Then two months later I got a desperate call asking me to start tomorrow. The person who aced the interview couldn’t actually do anything. I told them to stuff it, I had already found a better gig.
I have refused garbage personality tests by saying those violate the ADA. Think about what position that puts the company in. And I’ve had offers even after flatly refusing Myers-Brigg or similar nonsense.
This shit keeps happening because people put up with it and play along.