A company just asked me to record a 3-minute video introduction instead of a first-round interview I’m a backend engineer, not a YouTuber; my ability to look charismatic on a webcam has zero correlation with my ability to optimize a database. It;s like a lazy way for HR to screen for vibes without having to actually talk to people. Do you guys actually record these videos, or is this an immediate withdraw application for you?

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I'd tell them to take a hike. It's probably a sign that you don't want to work in that culture anyway.

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And what kind of culture is that exactly?

Maybe finally some of us blonde girls will now finally get tech interviews for data engineer roles 😅

Unless they are explicit about you being charismatic I don't really understand why that is such a concern. Did you never present a technical design or made a demo for a team or broader audience? That is exactly the same thing here.

Long have passed the days when software engineer was just a coder. Especially when AI is at the scene. How are you going to sale your technical skills if you barely have soft skills?

I've encountered this twice and I have noped out both times. I am very good at what I do, and there is a reason why what I do involves very little human interaction 😂 I am way too awkward for stuff like that.

Sounds like another version of the old job bank system. I’d probably pass as well.

Ugh. So weird. Sometimes the “cool” companies try to be personable but really just overstep boundaries.

I personally wouldn't be able to go through with it.

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