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Fake job interviews target developers with new Python backdoor
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Regarding that last one, my last job actually happened because I was made an offer during the first interview before even doing any sort of technical or programming test...
... of course most of the developers there were awful, so I wish they had.
It's almost as if technical interviews are extremely important in vetting applicants...
Probably better stated as a red flag not necessarily "they're not real." Usually the folks at the company will want at least a little bit of time to think over the interview and discuss.
It depends, good references and prior work can top "technical interviews" in my book. If someone's done something interesting a conversation about that interesting thing is often far more useful.
Technical interviews are more important when you're looking at people fresh out of college or a code bootcamp.