[lbo-talk] a bitch needs to fan herself

[Alex]

--- Chuck <chuck at mutualaid.org> wrote:
> At this point in my career, if I was confronted with a "puzzle" to 
> solve, I would be out the door in a heartbeat.
> 
> I find this kind of interview trick to be offensive. How many interviews 
> for other professions involve a "puzzle" during an interview? Do lawyers 
> have to get up and stage a mock defense of a client? Do doctors have to 
> perform surgery to demonstrate their knowledge? Do architects have to 
> design a house?
> 
> I can see providing my portfolio to an employers, but interview gimmicks 
> like you describe is a clear warning bell for me that I'm not going to 
> be treated professionally when I'm actually working for the employer.

I don't see what's so offensive about that sort of tactic.  In fact, I much
prefer those sorts of questions to the stock variety that come from HR (e.g.
"Tell me about a time you helped someone who was falling behind?")  I'll bet
the interviewer gets far more useful information too.

-Alex


 
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