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Discussion on: How to fail a programming interview

 
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Zoey M

Not to be contrary, but for some folks with social anxiety, no amount of practice is going to fix that. What I would frame from these responses is the complete lack of empathy that a person could be a badass but have a genuine disorder, which makes them worthy of rejection.

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Nested Software • Edited

I think even people with severe social anxiety can improve their ability to deal with interviews, although in some cases it may not be a good idea to do it alone. For some, it may be wise to get some professional help from a psychologist who specializes in that area.

Not everyone has to be thoroughly extroverted, but in many professional environments it's important to be able to interact effectively with other people.