The Ambitious Young Developer

*This story is in all likelihood apocryphal, it nevertheless has illustrative power

The ambition of young professionals should never be underestimated. One recent computer science graduate was desperate to break into a large tech firm in Silicon Valley. He called, emailed, and even texted the company repeatedly, finally landing an interview with the Personnel Director. The job seeker asked if he could be considered for their highly competitive program. The director, already…