The Inside Scoop On Facebook's Hiring Practices

Ever wondered if you have what it takes to work for Facebook (even if you're not applying for a job as the company's global head of diversity)? Some members from Facebook's recruiting team went on Reddit for an AMA (Ask Me Anything) session, answering questions about what it's like to work at Facebook and what kinds of applicants they look for.

Ever wondered if you have what it takes to work for Facebook (even if you’re not applying for a job as the company’s global head of diversity)? Some members from Facebook’s recruiting team went on Reddit for an AMA (Ask Me Anything) session, answering questions about what it’s like to work at Facebook and what kinds of applicants they look for.

Here are some of the more interesting questions, answered by Will Barnett, an engineer recruiter on Facebook’s University recruiting team, and others.

Q: What sort of information do you mine from a serious applicant’s personal Facebook profile?

A: (Mike Shaver, engineering director)

I have never seen information from a Facebook profile in background given to me or referenced in interview feedback, or heard of anyone getting information that way.

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