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MajorTakeawaytoday at 5:23 PM4 repliesview on HN

Even more reason to use VMs.


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edparcelltoday at 9:22 PM

When I was hiring at my old place we set up disposable cloud VMs with a shared screen we could both remote into for interviews. No need for the candidate to install anything, and more responsive and secure than sharing my corporate desktop. Obviously the best thing is in-person at a shared screen (and the human interaction goes better too). This seemed like the best and most respectful compromise. https://www.edparcell.com/remote-desktop.html

tamimiotoday at 5:28 PM

They (not what OP is talking about but usually these software) detect if a VM exists and abort, to prevent “cheating”.

bitwizetoday at 5:37 PM

How about no.

If you want me to run a particular piece of software, send me a fucking computer. If you want me to be on call on a company-managed cellphone, send me a phone that you can own and manage all you want.

Do not ask me to download, install, or run malware on MY computer or phone as part of the APPLICATION process. If you are the sort of company that thinks this is appropriate, then I do not want to work for you. I've actually turned down work because of this. "Oh, they just want you to install this Chrome extension to make sure you're not cheating during the video interview." No. Fuck you. Don't touch my fucking equipment.

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