the need of reserving one's ability in job interviews
When interviewing with a company where all the interviewers have lower educational backgrounds from lower ranking schools than the interviewee, should the interviewee appear modest, weaker and reserve (not show off) part of his/her repertoir? The reason behind is that employers might prefer hiring people less or as smart people as they are.
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When interviewing with a company where all the interviewers have lower educational backgrounds from lower ranking schools than the interviewee,
Wait, hang on. While this is a common assumption that reputed schools produce good grades, it does not necessarily imply that the second or third-tier schools are of lower grade. Moreover, it's not only the formal education that matters, there are many proficient engineers you'll meet who are self-taught (up to a very great extent). Some may not have a prestigious alma mater, but they may certainly have brilliant on-job work experience and learning.
The reason behind is that employers might prefer hiring people less or as smart people as they are.
That's almost never true, rather quite the opposite. If I'm hiring someone, I'd expect a smart and capable person, not a "weaker and reserve" one.
To add, don't judge your interviewer by their background - in an interview, always give your best shot.
That said, when you say "all the interviewers have lower educational backgrounds...." - maybe you should be worried about the organization and their work, not the individuals.
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When interviewing with a company where all the interviewers have lower educational backgrounds from lower ranking schools than the interviewee,
Wait, hang on. While this is a common assumption that reputed schools produce good grades, it does not necessarily imply that the second or third-tier schools are of lower grade. Moreover, it's not only the formal education that matters, there are many proficient engineers you'll meet who are self-taught (up to a very great extent). Some may not have a prestigious alma mater, but they may certainly have brilliant on-job work experience and learning.
The reason behind is that employers might prefer hiring people less or as smart people as they are.
That's almost never true, rather quite the opposite. If I'm hiring someone, I'd expect a smart and capable person, not a "weaker and reserve" one.
To add, don't judge your interviewer by their background - in an interview, always give your best shot.
That said, when you say "all the interviewers have lower educational backgrounds...." - maybe you should be worried about the organization and their work, not the individuals.
answered 3 mins ago
Sourav GhoshSourav Ghosh
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When interviewing with a company where all the interviewers have lower educational backgrounds from lower ranking schools than the interviewee,
Wait, hang on. While this is a common assumption that reputed schools produce good grades, it does not necessarily imply that the second or third-tier schools are of lower grade. Moreover, it's not only the formal education that matters, there are many proficient engineers you'll meet who are self-taught (up to a very great extent). Some may not have a prestigious alma mater, but they may certainly have brilliant on-job work experience and learning.
The reason behind is that employers might prefer hiring people less or as smart people as they are.
That's almost never true, rather quite the opposite. If I'm hiring someone, I'd expect a smart and capable person, not a "weaker and reserve" one.
To add, don't judge your interviewer by their background - in an interview, always give your best shot.
That said, when you say "all the interviewers have lower educational backgrounds...." - maybe you should be worried about the organization and their work, not the individuals.
answered 3 mins ago
Sourav GhoshSourav Ghosh
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When interviewing with a company where all the interviewers have lower educational backgrounds from lower ranking schools than the interviewee,
Wait, hang on. While this is a common assumption that reputed schools produce good grades, it does not necessarily imply that the second or third-tier schools are of lower grade. Moreover, it's not only the formal education that matters, there are many proficient engineers you'll meet who are self-taught (up to a very great extent). Some may not have a prestigious alma mater, but they may certainly have brilliant on-job work experience and learning.
The reason behind is that employers might prefer hiring people less or as smart people as they are.
That's almost never true, rather quite the opposite. If I'm hiring someone, I'd expect a smart and capable person, not a "weaker and reserve" one.
To add, don't judge your interviewer by their background - in an interview, always give your best shot.
That said, when you say "all the interviewers have lower educational backgrounds...." - maybe you should be worried about the organization and their work, not the individuals.
answered 3 mins ago
Sourav GhoshSourav Ghosh
3,50811531
When interviewing with a company where all the interviewers have lower educational backgrounds from lower ranking schools than the interviewee,
Wait, hang on. While this is a common assumption that reputed schools produce good grades, it does not necessarily imply that the second or third-tier schools are of lower grade. Moreover, it's not only the formal education that matters, there are many proficient engineers you'll meet who are self-taught (up to a very great extent). Some may not have a prestigious alma mater, but they may certainly have brilliant on-job work experience and learning.
The reason behind is that employers might prefer hiring people less or as smart people as they are.
That's almost never true, rather quite the opposite. If I'm hiring someone, I'd expect a smart and capable person, not a "weaker and reserve" one.
To add, don't judge your interviewer by their background - in an interview, always give your best shot.
That said, when you say "all the interviewers have lower educational backgrounds...." - maybe you should be worried about the organization and their work, not the individuals.
answered 3 mins ago
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