We’ve seen interview performance decline substantially this year compared to previous years. IMHO, in prior years the vast majority of job hoppers were top candidates who went out of their way to prep and max the benefits of switching roles. Now with mass layoffs, the industry as a whole is more broadly represented, many candidates are still in shock/not fully prepared, and in some cases adverse selection/performance may have been a factor as well. Thoughts? 350 + paper #jobs #interviews #layoffs
I would say that on one side there are more candidates and more diverse. And not the usual fighter type. Many are settlers who got unsettled. On the other hand, not as many positions are available. Some companies are actually out to fish some big fish with a small bait. Not really needing to hire, but if they get some great talent for peanuts, why not. If it works out they can always increase comp or promote later. Maybe also fire that old architect who for the time being is un-fireable and paid top $$
In a tighter market you have to apply to way more jobs, some people being outside of their domain, they may make it to HM or even “on site” rounds, but there’s only so much you can know/prepare for when you’re trying to interview for companies in multiple different industries and possibly even different functions
Unpopular opinion is unpopular for a reason - because it has no basis in reality. Id argue that interview bars are *much* higher this year compared to 2021. There's just way more candidates available and that's why you can see that the avg offer is down to high 200s, instead of 350+
I’d say people are tired. For the most part companies get rid of bottom performers for cheap with pip. Expensive employees are cut with layoffs because there is no real cause to fire them. People who have a decent paying job aren’t stressed out about paying bills so they are carefully choosing what to interview for and are excited and putting energy into each unique opportunity. That’s what you saw before. Those who were laid off may be looking for a job to pay bills, and not super interested, but interview anyway. Your role is one of 100 they applied to for the week, and so they have to use their energy sparingly. Also people are mentally and emotionally down in this market after so many failed attempts, and may have stopped getting their hopes up.
Partially right, I think interviews are also becoming more difficult and companies are expecting more from candidates
I believe this in aggregate, though at least in my seat I ask the same questions I always have and far fewer get it right.
Nope - I ask things that are required for the day to day