> This doesn't fit the "we can't find candidates, so we need more H1B's" narrative.
I disagree. In fact, this validates it.
On the basis of a world-wide talent pool vs a domestic. If you know there are stronger candidates elsewhere then you absolutely want to test away the domestic candidates.
Thinking about it from a hiring manager's perspective. You don't lower your standards just because a specific pool of candidates can't meet your criteria when you can widen the pool - as far as you are able.
If the H1B candidates were tested on a 'easier/weaker' test the I would 100% agree with you, but I'm assuming things equal here. And, ignoring any thing related to domestic vs foreigner workforce, "people taking our jobs" debate.
The bar is higher than needed to fill the positions (several people in the thread say they work in senior positions at a FAANG and wouldn't pass the interview). So good enough candidates are being rejected, so they shouldn't need special visas for people from abroad that are intended for real labour shortages, it would seem.
They wouldn’t pass the interview *without studying. And studying is expected for these interviews. That doesn’t mean the bar is to high. It just means the bar is an indirect metric not testing exact job experience/knowledge.
I disagree. In fact, this validates it.
On the basis of a world-wide talent pool vs a domestic. If you know there are stronger candidates elsewhere then you absolutely want to test away the domestic candidates.
Thinking about it from a hiring manager's perspective. You don't lower your standards just because a specific pool of candidates can't meet your criteria when you can widen the pool - as far as you are able.
If the H1B candidates were tested on a 'easier/weaker' test the I would 100% agree with you, but I'm assuming things equal here. And, ignoring any thing related to domestic vs foreigner workforce, "people taking our jobs" debate.