Ask HN: Hiring CS vs. Non-CS graduates. Bubble is getting big
These non-CS grads are people coming to bay area since start-ups are making big. Many of these have degrees in management from Ivy-League, law school. Many complete fast track course from hacker school, GA and/or any other make-it-quick school.
What's your take on hiring such candidates ? I have experienced in last 2 years that these people somehow make it through interview process ( sometime in name of diversity) but lack core skills. They lack in-depth system knowledge that is necessary while writing applications.
Not sure if we are truly getting into bubble now. Unfortunately, bubble burst will affect everyone. I am part of technical interview committee along with 12 other members. On number of occasions tech committee recommendation of not to hire is overturned by HR and higher ups. I felt bad that deserving candidates ( both male and female ) were turned down in favor of these whacky-get-rich-quick one.
I know some people on HN are already part of this group so I want to be clear on couple of things. I have absolute no objection on self-learning process. I have more respect for such people. However, doing 3 month course just because Ivy-League or law school and claiming I am most deserving one is not something I appreciate.
Why tech sector keep itself shooting in the foot ?
These 3 months like school are already tried in India ( Google NIIT courses ). In long term though these candidates hurt more than producing any value.