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Data-Driven Director of Software Engineering | MES/ERP Ecosystem Management | KPI Performance Improvement | Global Team Leadership

Why Grilling #SeniorEngineers in #TechnicalInterviews is a Colossal Mistake Verifying #TechnicalExpertise There's a common belief that asking a seasoned engineer to reverse a binary tree on a whiteboard validates their 20 years of experience. It's akin to asking Gordon Ramsay to demonstrate his culinary skills by making instant ramen—hardly a true measure of expertise.   Evaluating #ProblemSolving Abilities The classic scenario of, "Quick! Solve this puzzle while I watch you and occasionally nod!" fails to reflect how senior engineers actually tackle real-world issues. Their problem-solving often involves careful consideration, collaboration, and an understanding of business needs, rather than performing under pressure like a circus act.   Assessing #SystemDesign Skills "Let's design a system to handle millions of users in 30 minutes!" disregards the reality of system design, where context, requirements, and time to think are crucial. Expecting senior engineers to architect complex systems on the spot is unrealistic; real-world design is far more nuanced.   In conclusion, these interview methods are as effective at assessing senior engineers as a fish-climbing contest would be at identifying the best swimmer.

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Thanks, Frank, for clarifying these three essential skills and expertise criteria for #SeniorEngineers candidates - I hope that #TechnicalRecruitment specialists, and #Hiring manager professionals discover more effective methods in-line with your suggestions - love your graphic!

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