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Did these interviewers previously work for the CIA or something? I get asked "so what do you know about *company*?" pretty regularly, but I've never been grilled on the subject. Probably because knowing the company inside and out doesn't matter nearly as much as your background and experience.
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I do wonder if it's a way to gauge how long of an intro they have to give you?
A recruiter once told me they do this to level the playing field. Not everyone comes from the same background, but everyone can spend an hour researching the company. It is less about insider jargon and more about whether you can speak their language enough to collaborate with the team.
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I agree with you. I think company knowledge is often used as a proxy for enthusiasm and compliance, not capability. It feels performative. I would rather talk about how I solve problems than recite vague values from a website.