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Actually I was able to solve it later in under 30 minutes. But the pressure at the time of interview was kind of preventing me from thinking clearly. I solved 3
by rubberstamp 11y ago
Actually I was able to solve it later in under 30 minutes. But the pressure at the time of interview was kind of preventing me from thinking clearly. I solved 3 fairly hard questions within an hour, taking only 20 minutes to solve one question on average. So I didn't stop panting halfway up the stairs. I did better than what I was asked for. But in the next step, someone was watching my screen share while I code. I wasn't able to concentrate better as this is new for me. I didn't need to google or cheat to do better. I have read some reviews that this stage was easier than codility tests, so I was a bit unprepared you could say, when I got this question instead. And having to wait 3 months before I could try again is really too long. I definitely cannot wait 3 months to try again. If this interview represents Toptal's working environment, then I don't want to work there. If this isn't typical of their working environment, why should they interview like this in the first place?
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- xsolid 11y agoHei rubberstamp - Kenan from Toptal here, seems like you have been really close! There is of course the pressure element and even some of our best developers needed more then one attempt to pass the screening process. I'd love to help - if you wish I could connect you to some of our community members to give you some tipps on how to approach the whole exercise. Please feel free to reach out to me at kenan@toptal.com at any time and I am happy to help where I can. Hope to see you become part of the community soon :)