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Re:Hacking the Hiring Process by maxcap on Tuesday September 15, 2009 @12:09PM (#824103)
It is a problem for freelancers - people always ask for free solutions to real problems and various ways. Candidate employees are in the same situation, but during the worst possible time - the interview.

As you said, you want to hire people for whom solving your problems is easy. Keep in mind that your problems are not unique and probably already have a solution, so you really need someone that.....woops...almost gave it away ;)

Re:Hacking the Hiring Process by eru on Wednesday September 16, 2009 @11:22AM (#825971)
Yes. Though drafting a cover letter and tweaking your resume also takes some time (not to mention the research).