I've heard that Google may recruit programmers based on their search queries? Is that really...

Answer (1 of 10): Note the use of the term 'may' Màñjù Ñàth in his answer is correct in highlighting that there is SOME relevance in this specific recruitment technique: When searching it with the keyword 'hoax' - the indicators that this is a lie DON'T appear. Meaning that Google do make use o...
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