Re:Hiring Is Broken: What Do Developers Say About Technical ...
by tombert on Thursday August 15, 2019 @08:25PM
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I actually don't have a huge issue with whiteboarding, but I don't think it's a fair comparison.
Something that "reflects problems we solve here day-to-day" is missing one feature: you're not paid for it. I have a pretty good job right now, but it's not like I'd keep doing it if they decided to stop paying me.
I had an interview a few years ago that I thought did something cool: you spent half a day working with people, and they paid you for your time (around $40/hour, if I recall), and made an offer based on how well you worked with people. I ended up not getting the job, but at least I didn't feel used or like I wasted me time in the process.
Something that "reflects problems we solve here day-to-day" is missing one feature: you're not paid for it. I have a pretty good job right now, but it's not like I'd keep doing it if they decided to stop paying me.
I had an interview a few years ago that I thought did something cool: you spent half a day working with people, and they paid you for your time (around $40/hour, if I recall), and made an offer based on how well you worked with people. I ended up not getting the job, but at least I didn't feel used or like I wasted me time in the process.