Getting the Job
Thu, Sep 03
In this class period we'll then turn our attention current hiring practices in tech, and think about circumstances where they work well and where they don't. We're going to spend some time thinking about the human toll those multi-round interviews, and the logic of LeetCode challenges.
We have three main in-class learning goals. By the end of lecture today you will:
- Learn what tech hiring looks like from the people who are doing it.
- Think critically about the strategy of "hiring the best"
- Think critically about the strategy of "hiring the trendiest"
The slides for today's lecture.
Read This:
Esther Shein considers the current outlook for programmers on the job market.
Jeff Atwood is skeptical about hiring the "best" people, and advocates for different approaches.
Dan Luu questions the hiring strategy of hiring the "trendiest" people.
Do This:
Writing Reflection 00
See the instructions posted on the assignment's page.
This writing reflection is due on 9/8 at 5pm.
Dialogue Group Meetings
If you haven't yet, find at least one hour to meet with your group to discuss the prompt of the week: How have you approached the meritocracy in your own education? Use this activity to get the group acquainted with each other, set norms, and introduce individual perspectives.
Schedule your group meeting for next week. The new prompt is: "How are you preparing for your job search in the technology industry?"