A common microaggression in tech interviews occurs when interviewers express surprise at a candidate's technical knowledge or implicitly question their expertise based on gender, race, or age. For example, saying “Wow, you really know your stuff!” in a surprised tone can be condescending. To address this, interviewers should approach all candidates with the same level of respect and expectation, normalizing competence across all identities.
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