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Have we reached a point where not having GenAI knowledge leads to automatic rejection in interviews?
Our take
In today's job market, the emphasis on Generative AI knowledge can be a double-edged sword. A recent onsite interview experience highlights this trend: despite the job description labeling GenAI as a "nice to have," the interviewers devoted a significant portion of time to grilling the candidate on the topic. While the candidate was upfront about their limited knowledge, they also showcased their personal projects to keep the conversation engaging.
Last week I did an onsite with a company where the job description listed GenAI as “nice to have.” I don’t have GenAI on my resume, but they still spent about an hour grilling me on it.
I didn’t know a lot of the concepts they asked about, so I was upfront about that. I talked through the personal GenAI projects I’ve worked on and shared what I do know, trying to keep the conversation honest and engaging. The interviewers didn’t seem disappointed, but it’s hard to tell.
I haven’t heard back yet, and now I’m wondering if that part of the interview could lead to a rejection. Everything else in the onsite went really well.
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