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Nothing like having to spend most of a time-limited interview going over beginner coding and not touch on the actual skills required for the position.

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You wouldn't do it if beginner coding wasn't required for the job.

It's a generic interview for a generic job at a generic company and then they ask you why you want to work there. What do you love about Generic Inc.?

Given the high demand for software devs, why on earth would you accept an interview at a company and role you feel are generic?

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