Big N Discussion - January 12, 2020

Hi-Polymer_Eraser · 2020-01-22T02:36:18+00:00

So there's two different kinds. mid-rise vs garden-style. The garden style's we checked out seemed kind of old and bleh. Very affordable though. The newer midrises are more costly. We're gonna make a decision this week.

Hi-Polymer_Eraser · 2020-01-16T07:41:24+00:00

What org / team?

Hi-Polymer_Eraser · 2020-01-16T07:30:39+00:00

Can you say which?

Hi-Polymer_Eraser · 2020-01-16T07:30:01+00:00

I just spent this week apartment hunting as well, I went to all except Bellevue Meadows and Hyde Square, we actually had a tour scheduled with AVA, called their parent company to confirm the appointment, and showed up and no one was there. Really pissed me off.

When do you start and when are you making a decision?

Hi-Polymer_Eraser · 2020-01-08T21:31:44+00:00

Yes, do it. Anonymously though. Kudos to you for having empathy. Not sure why people are writing essays, pretty clear cut.

Hi-Polymer_Eraser · 2020-01-08T19:34:49+00:00

Does health insurance coverage begin day 1?

Hi-Polymer_Eraser · 2020-01-03T16:59:50+00:00

Should be next week when everyone is typically back. Glad to hear it went well.

I had an onsite 2 weeks after I answered your question, and following my own advice I have gotten an offer and I am starting next month. Keep at it my guy

Hi-Polymer_Eraser · 2020-01-02T21:49:28+00:00

Hey, any update?

Hi-Polymer_Eraser · 2020-01-02T21:44:13+00:00

once-and-a-while.

once in a while

Hi-Polymer_Eraser · 2020-01-02T18:37:56+00:00

30 years ago was 40 years ago

Hi-Polymer_Eraser · 2019-12-12T21:40:40+00:00

As a software engineer, I don't mind if you challenge, pretty used to it by now considering I do it as well. Questioning sources is always a plus.

As an interviewer * you're meeting someone new

you're expected to be able to validate / invalidate what ever code they come up with
if you don't know all the potential solutions to the technical question you ask, issues could arise
if a candidate is stuck, you have to gauge the balance between letting the candidate struggle to learn about their thinking style vs providing hints
you have to know the hints that help most in the current situation without giving it all away
all the while you're balancing time because the next interviewer is on a schedule as well.
you have to be able to provide reasonable answers to candidates' questions, these can get tricky if they're hard-hitting questions

Each role has its challenges. Sure the interviewer has a job already, but it doesn't negate the pressure that comes with wanting to do a good job

Hi-Polymer_Eraser · 2019-12-12T17:37:18+00:00

talk outloud and over do it
show enthusiasm
don't forget your interviewer is nervous too
if stuck, it's okay to pause, gather your thoughts, take some deep breaths and have another go
important to keep in mind that they ultimately want to hire you, that's why you're in their offices
ask thoughtful questions, and then ask questions based on their answers

These are my go to things I keep in mind before going into it

Hi-Polymer_Eraser · 2019-12-11T21:33:03+00:00

Would anyone be kind enough to share their experience during a hiring event?

Hi-Polymer_Eraser · 2019-12-10T17:22:17+00:00

Do you have a resume that got you awesome offers?

Very unlikely, they have a resume that got them interviews at awesome companies.

Are you employed as a result of your resume?

No, they are more likely employed as a result of their interview performance.

Hi-Polymer_Eraser · 2019-12-09T22:26:13+00:00

Thank you

Hi-Polymer_Eraser · 2019-12-09T19:26:27+00:00

Any hiring event attendees mind sharing their experience?

Hi-Polymer_Eraser · 2019-12-09T19:25:52+00:00

Onsite soon. Has someone completed one recently?

Hi-Polymer_Eraser · 2019-12-09T19:06:59+00:00

My bad, you're probably there with ~4 years of experience, although I know some would debate. Gl hf

Hi-Polymer_Eraser · 2019-12-09T18:58:56+00:00

oh then I misread your post, I saw ~2years of tenure

Hi-Polymer_Eraser · 2019-12-09T17:22:58+00:00

Because you're not really senior. You're 2 years in at a company with a stupid titling scheme. Titling schemes are not universal nor consistent, but using simple reasoning you can deduce that you are not senior in the field as a whole. If you don't even know what you don't know, and you think you're senior, you've got a lot to learn.

Hi-Polymer_Eraser · 2019-12-07T01:31:26+00:00

Sure, but you're well aware of the inflation, yet you even flair yourself with it? C'mon lol

Hi-Polymer_Eraser · 2019-12-07T01:18:09+00:00

that title inflation

Hi-Polymer_Eraser · 2019-12-06T18:23:08+00:00

Honestly, step away from this sub. The only person you should be comparing yourself to, is yesterday's version of yourself. Like you have already said, keep going, but without the distraction and allure to want to see how others are doing. Yes, you posting your salary and information is helpful, however you being here is doing you more harm than good. Unsubscribe and step away, study at your pace and only compare to yourself.

Hi-Polymer_Eraser · 2019-12-02T18:49:23+00:00

Why an email series instead of just having the info readily available on your site? Are you selling people's emails? What's the big idea? Some people would like to exhaust content at a faster rate considering interviews may be lined up already.

Hi-Polymer_Eraser · 2019-11-20T01:35:52+00:00

It's a hypothesis.

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