Subj : Re: Reverse words in a string (Another Interview question)
To   : comp.programming
From : Jaspreet
Date : Thu Sep 29 2005 05:53 pm

Randy wrote:
> Scott Moore wrote:
[snip]
>
> Most bosses were once technical, but have since chosen to do more
> managing and less programming.  As such, it's hardly a surprise that
> your technical skills are more up-to-date, and probably more in depth.
> If you want a manager to hire you, you need to respond to their needs:
> in the interview, and later in the job.  If you refuse to "play the
> game" in the interview, when everyone is on their best behavior, that's
> a really good sign that you'll turn out not to be a prima donna after
> you're hired, and not a team player, which is what all bosses want.
>
> IMHO, you need to keep your attitude to yourself during the interview
> (since you might be working with someone else in the company whom you
> like a lot more than this interviewer).  Later, you can choose not to
> take their job offer.  But if you give them attitude up front, the
> decision not to hire you has been made before you're even out the door.
>
>     Randy

I guess in the end the choice comes down to being ready to always say
'yes boss, yes boss' to whatever he says even though you know he may
not be 100% correct or being aggresive in your approach. Then again,
there is a very thin line between being aggresive and showing your
attitude. I will not take offense against someone just because he
points out my mistake and may even excuse his attitude, only if he
shows it while pointing out my mistake. Then again most managers do not
like to be told they are wrong.

The better way for me would be to be reasonable and try and get my
message across politely but curtly if I do not agree with an
interviewer's opinion.

Thanks and have a nice day!!

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