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Originally Posted by radix
Oh, and after the candidate answers several difficult questions correctly, or otherwise satisfies me that he is a good problem solver by detailing his thought process, my interviews will usually turn toward more casual conversation regarding the profession. This is because even after I know that the candidate knows their subject matter, I still want to gauge their overall interest level, their ability to communicate effectively, etc. Sometimes you learn new things from prospective employees as well, so these conversations can be very interesting.
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+1 in my line it's more about the other aspects, and a little less technical knowledge/understanding.
If can you problem solve, think, communicate, and have some decent intelligence... you're usually a leg up