When interviewing, particularly for technical positions, many people over value their technical preparation, and don't consider the importance of personality and leadership preparation.
You'd need to calibrate a candidate's enthusiasm with how many interviews they've been through: It's easy for a candidate to be enthusiastic during their first interview; impressive if they can show even a spark of enthusiasm after their fifth interview...
Good decision on Chen though one question that needs bit more consideration is that with all those self critical methods how come he didn’t excel in other traits. Kind of non sequitor for me
I call BS on OP's post. Bar raisers at Amazon live to tank candidates like this. There's a less than zero percent chance someone with a mediocre technical skills gets an offer at Amazon.
Ah, but how did Chen even get past the screening and resume stage if his skills were below bar?
More power to Chens of the world! They make your workplaces happy.
You'd need to calibrate a candidate's enthusiasm with how many interviews they've been through: It's easy for a candidate to be enthusiastic during their first interview; impressive if they can show even a spark of enthusiasm after their fifth interview...
Rooting for all Chen's out there! Attitude helps you triumph not just in career, but in life.
Good decision on Chen though one question that needs bit more consideration is that with all those self critical methods how come he didn’t excel in other traits. Kind of non sequitor for me
I call BS on OP's post. Bar raisers at Amazon live to tank candidates like this. There's a less than zero percent chance someone with a mediocre technical skills gets an offer at Amazon.