What I learned from doing over 60 technical interviews in 30 days

Re:What I learned from doing over 60 technical interviews in... by majikandy on Saturday August 01, 2020 @03:28AM (#24018458)

I can’t say I never have taken a role with a stupid coding challenge (because I have) but often you’ll go for 4 or 5 interviews maybe 4 having coding challenges. At least one role will end up having 5 stages! At least one will end up being just a 15-30 mins chat with no challenge, with either an instant offer at the end or a phone call from the recruiter 20 mins after you leave the interview.

Inevitably I end up taking the one that was just a short chat.

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Re:What I learned from doing over 60 technical interviews in... by dleslie on Saturday August 01, 2020 @08:52AM (#24020084)

Indeed, when I interview I view whiteboard coding, take-home tests and so forth as red flags. The happiest jobs I've had were those where the interview was naught more than a friendly conversation regarding my CV.

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Re:What I learned from doing over 60 technical interviews in... by smnscu on Saturday August 01, 2020 @04:56AM (#24018900)

Wow you just made me realise that most of my jobs are the same, I've passed plenty of coding challenges with flying colours but almost always went for the jobs where we just chatted and got along immediately.

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Re:What I learned from doing over 60 technical interviews in... by wojciii on Saturday August 01, 2020 @05:14AM (#24018990)

I had one whiteboard interview (which I blew) in the past. I decided not to do whiteboard or challenges that take time unless I get paid. Most work I got was because I could show previous experience which matches the job I was trying to get.

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