On asking job candidates to code

Re:On asking job candidates to code by msy on Tuesday March 15, 2016 @06:51PM (#11293664)

Have you considered that part of the purpose of the challenge might be to filter out particularly arrogant applicants who might be problematic in a team setting?

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Re:On asking job candidates to code by qzxvwt on Tuesday March 15, 2016 @08:02PM (#11294004)

Could be, but that'd be an assumption at best, and "negging" at worst.

Also, one could just as easily see a "massive" assignment as arrogance from the employer.

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