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		CamperBob2 on March 3, 2023 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: A senior engineer's guide to the system design int... "Great, that'll do nicely. Vacuum cleaners are complicated and interesting machines. What can you tell me about how a vacuum cleaner is built and how it works? Also, vacuum cleaners are pretty old tech. Is there room for further innovation in that area? If so, what angles would you explore if you worked at a vacuum cleaner company?"

Jach on March 3, 2023 [–]

This is a great way to get BS'd into thinking someone is qualified when they're not. Work sample tests are all you need.

CamperBob2 on March 3, 2023 | [–]

"Awesome, then you've got nothing to worry about!"

Jach on March 3, 2023 | | [–]

Thanks, I can start on Monday

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