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Comment · 8 years ago
No, it's been twice I've gotten the "not enough experience" (non) answer. Once, the recruiter literally told me they were looking for someone with more "API experience." I don't even know WTF "API experience" is if not back end web development, and you can clearly see the number of years' experience I have in that on my resume.
Comment · 8 years ago
I'm a 6' tall white male, probably average to slightly above average attractiveness.
Comment · 8 years ago
I've actually signed up for this, and looked at some of their interview replays. They only do phone screen type coding interviews. Those are the kind I consistently do very well in anyway.
Comment · 8 years ago
If it's salary requirements, then they're psychic, because I'm dodging that question left and right. I've literally not answered that question with a number yet. But I am in my mid 40's.
Comment · 8 years ago
I'm a mid 40's white male. I have no gray hair, and I'm frequently told I look younger.
Comment · 8 years ago
Definitely interested in programminginterviewprep.com or something similar. If anyone else has other services they know of, I'd love to hear about them.

> That being said, if you're applying for jobs you're qualified for, you should hit 50%, not 0%.

Let me rephrase that: I'm interviewing for positions where I feel I meet most of the posted requirements, and I'm getting moved on to onsites.

Comment · 8 years ago
I have been telling myself this, but it's small comfort. :) I am aware that interviews generally have about a 1/5 success rate overall. Since I've done "only" 6 onsites, that means that I should have an expected 74% chance of a job offer so far. I would be truly worried if I had failed 10 or 11 onsites in a row. As of now, I'm just... concerned. :/
Comment · 8 years ago
Good question. I am currently 0/6 in onsites, and 7/7 in technical phone screens. I anticipate having more interviews in the next couple of weeks, as I have no shortage of opportunities in my inbox.

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