Hello, I'm currently working on my physique and a friend of mine who has nothing to do with computer science told me that most faang engineers are either ultra fit or bulky. Is this true? Is he trolling? Is it due to the fact that they don't want to deal with health complications with their employees? Will this help me do better on the on-site interview if I'm lean and fit? (mind you, I'm not trolling)
the moment you join a FAANG you automatically bulk up, it's magic 😂
Aside from any unconscious bias that an interviewer might have when giving feedback about someone they may perceive to be more attractive, which exists everywhere, no this is not a thing.
It’s probably just that people are biased to have a better first impression with people they find more appealing. Probably not just physique but also your breath, smell, word choices, etc
Yes, it's a requirement. Everytime I apply, they ask me: how fit are you for this position? So, yes.
Yeah, same here. In my last virtual onsite with Facebook, they asked that. I lifted my shirt to show them my abs, and they just ended the video... Got an email from the coordinator saying something about inappropriateness? My abs are pretty good, but I guess not good enough...
Tbh the majority of people in my office are pretty attractive/fit but I think it’s more of a correlation than a causation. Tech is very grindy and takes a lot of repetition and effort. People that make it to FAANG are able to dedicate themselves to the grind which is also useful for staying in shape. Also high motivation in general helps.
Yep, nailed it. Had an L8 in our org who ran ultra marathons and easily would do a 15 miles run before work
Yes, part of the interview process is that you must bench 2x your bodyweight, otherwise strong no hire /s
Pudgy, some are pudgy too
First we write them PRFAQs, then we hit them deadlift PRs 🔥
Super fit here. No this is not true. I do think it's true there's a lot of dedicated people in FAANG whom are also very athletic