ANTHROPIC'S HIRING BAR: NO AI SHORTCUTS, $4,600 COACHING
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Anthropic's job market has become so competitive that candidates are paying thousands for interview prep. The AI safety startup screens for worldview alignment alongside technical skills, making the hiring process unusually rigorous.
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