Originally Posted by
gloopy
Don't sweat it. The angst of those not getting on in the first year of a decades long hiring wave is strong and I guess I get that. But guys are way over analyzing things like this. If your whole app is strong that is not going to prevent your app from getting pulled, and will be IMO a massive feather in your cap come interview day.
I think folks have every right to analyze the system responsible for the possibility and/or timing of their dream job. Perhaps your posts lift up those who come here for a boost or words of encouragement. But they can also confuse those who come here for facts about the candidate selection process. I am NOT an insider, so my opinion is just best-guess - no one should take it as authoritative.
From the same university, a 4-year Communications major graduating with a 3.8 on time will score better than an EE major finishing in 5 years with a 2.9...even though we all know who worked harder. It's far from perfect, but it's how the game is played at the moment.
And I don't believe these things are re-scored during the intetview...the questions asked are...which may or may not dive deeply into one's collegiate experiences.