Sometimes, worrying less and connecting more brings its downsides, but let's see how it goes.... Certainly, delving deeper into a topic in a meeting is a good tactic if we want to really get to know people and how much they master. Here in Canada, there is a lot of value placed on the information a person demonstrates they can handle and how they apply it. Job interviews are rigorous and depending on the position, the questions are globalized. I work with a multidisciplinary team that has passed the filter, and each one is good in their specialty. It's been a long, long time since I've been to a costume meeting, “since school, I think…”
The company KI work for has a very rigorous testing process for new hires. Many won't even go through the process once they find out, because they don't see it as worth it. However, we also have an average tenure about 6x the US average, and growing. hard to get in, worth staying for.
Costume parties are fun.