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Do software companies Amazon, Google, Microsoft, Adobe, Facebook consider people with research projects less able at programming if they have not being active in competitive programming/SPOJ/Codechef/topcoder?
I want to know if software companies like Amazon, Google, Microsoft, Adobe, and Facebook consider people with research projects less able at programming if they have not been active in competitive programming like SPOJ, Codechef, or Topcoder.
Though it is not a general standard, most of the companies may consider competitive programming experience as a plus point. But, having research project experience is also valued in the industry. You can always highlight your research project achievements and its significance while applying for jobs in these companies.