Re:On asking job candidates to code
by PedroCandeias on Tuesday March 15, 2016 @09:49AM
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That's actually a great suggestion and I'm ashamed to admit it never occurred to me. I'll definitely share it internally. Thanks!
Re:On asking job candidates to code
by numbsafari on Tuesday March 15, 2016 @09:36AM
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This sounds reasonable.
"We ask that you provide:
1) an implementation of this sample project (estimated 8 hours time).
2) a work sample that meets the following criteria (same criteria we are looking for in the sample project)"
You're on the phone with them, you can ask them if they'd prefer a little challenge to showcase their skills, or whether they'd like to provide a portfolio example instead.
Maybe a bright self-taught college student switching tracks into software would pick #1, a parent switching jobs would pick #2.