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Discussion on: Got rejected from my first interview.

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Michiel Hendriks • Edited

So, my question is, how can I improve myself?

You cannot, because the interview was shit.

It is basically impossible to interview people for programming position and assert their skill. You can only probe their motivation, attitude, and insight. The latter would only apply to medior and senior positions, as juniors lack insights (they have not failed enough yet).
You either hire people because you know them, or somebody you know vouches for you, or it is a gut feeling. Everybody I selected, or rejected was based on gut feeling. I've been wrong and right in making these decision, but I don't know how wrong or right I have been.