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Are whiteboard interviews so bad that it justifies selecting companies against it?

It may not be the most pleasant or effective interview technique but just as candidates don't need to be perfect to be hired, neither are companies. It is not a red flag, not even a yellow flag. Just a minor annoyance in the recruiting process.

And while it may affect your chances of getting hired, out of arbitrary criteria, it is is at least one you can do something about relatively easily.



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