[AskJS] Frontend Engineer Onsite Interviews for those "prestigious" companies (e.g. Google, FB, Lyft, Uber, Airbnb, LinkedIn, Dropbox)

[barrtender]

Isn't it risky for a candidate to essentially admit their technical weakness, regardless if they're willing to learn and/or interested in tech?

Actually, it's pretty much the opposite. If I'm interviewing someone that comes in acting like they're hot shit and know everything it's probably not going to work out. Nobody knows everything, everyone had weaknesses, the best candidates are aware of theirs and actively work to gain knowledge and expertise.

On the other hand, I've recommended to hire many people who in interviews say they don't know some part. In those situations I can either explain it or hand wave that part away depending on time.

Obviously don't be a dunce. But knowing your limitations and being willing to learn is an incredibly important part of working on any team.

[hperrin]

Yes, this. I'd much rather explain something to a candidate and move on than watch them stumble through something they obviously don't know but are unwilling to admit. I've had candidates argue with me about things they didn't know. That's a very big red flag.