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Re:70TB of Parler users’ messages, videos, and posts leaked ... by whatiscomputer on Monday January 11, 2021 @11:11AM (#25730845)
Can you outline what you might expect in an essay exam for a software engineer position?

Would it take the form of a standard interview question:

"Write a few paragraphs on what happens when you press a key on the keyboard"

Or would it use the medium to ask a question less appropriate in an oral interview process?

Genuinely curious what you envision with this format.

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Re:70TB of Parler users’ messages, videos, and posts leaked ... by austincheney on Monday January 11, 2021 @11:18AM (#25730999)
The goal is to assess a candidate’s ability to communicate technical matters quickly with structure, organization, and planning. Secondary considerations include the ability to follow simple instructions, command of written language, and accurate descriptions of technical subjects.
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