The exact change
"I can tell within two minutes whether a candidate has done real research or just skimmed the website. The research is not just about knowing facts, it is about whether the candidate has genuinely engaged with what we do and has formed opinions about it. That quality of engagement is what I want on the team." - Engineering Manager, B2B software company
Experienced interviewers can often tell within a couple of minutes whether a candidate has done real research or just skimmed the website. The research is not just about knowing facts, it is about whether the candidate has genuinely engaged with what the company does and has formed opinions about it. That quality of engagement is often what hiring teams want on the team.
Suggested change
De-attributed the quote to plain unattributed prose preserving the underlying claim.
Why this is better
De-attributed the unverified 'Engineering Manager, B2B software company' quote to unattributed prose, preserving the underlying claim.
More by Emir Baycan in Interviews
- Correction System Design Interview Framework
- Correction Geographic Pay Differences and Remote Salary
- Correction When to Walk Away From a Job Offer
- Correction How to Negotiate Benefits and Perks