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Ataru074 t1_ist8z4p wrote

Reply to comment by Apprehensive-Grade81 in [D] How frustrating are the ML interviews these days!!! TOP 3% interview joke by Mogady

But that’s on you, not on them. Imposter syndrome is real and hard to shake off… but keep in mind that large employers are much better at selecting personnel than small companies. So, maybe it’s time to step up the game and go for the big ass corporations.

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Apprehensive-Grade81 t1_istbg1b wrote

100% agree with you. I actually came from the startup space and am quite comfortable there, but I’ve been going for larger corporations because I want to make sure I hit a standard that can assess my abilities on the market today.

I didn’t mean to come off as either whiny or as a victim of the interview process. I was just acknowledging that there is a roadblock in doing what I know is needed, but I also know that’s 100% on me. I know it’ll get better with time as well as it’s a growth period for me, which is moving outside of a comfort zone and enduring some painful experiences- but these are the good pains associated with growth.

I appreciate your advice, though. My mentor gives me the same talk, so at least I know I’m in good company (he’s just insanely brilliant, so I’m lucky to have him helping me along as well).

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Ataru074 t1_istbyrf wrote

I recommend anyone to go work for a while for the big dogs. That gives you a much better perspective in your professional life.

I mean, if you can get a job in a F100 corp, do it, see if you like it, and then have the peace of mind that if you are good enough for one of the largest corporation on the planet, you should be plenty good for pretentious small shit.

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rstjohn t1_iswxhvk wrote

Not quite the same thing. People who do well in big companies aren't always cut out for startup work and vice versa.

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Ataru074 t1_isx0dq8 wrote

Absolutely true. With a catch… a startup can be a rollercoaster for your own self esteem, a large corp is a gauge.

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