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		KingMob on Feb 6, 2025 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Google kills diversity hiring targets > because they've had to work harder to get to the same place Which implies they're actually the stronger candidate.

lazycog512 on Feb 6, 2025 [–]

by the arbitrary scenario's description, they are the same strength

KingMob on Feb 9, 2025 | [–]

Yes, but interviewers can never know the candidates' real underlying strength, only their perception of their strength.

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