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Why not just ask them? You're on the phone with them, you can ask them if they'd prefer a little challenge to showcase their skills, or whether they'd like to
by RodericDay 11y ago
Why not just ask them?
You're on the phone with them, you can ask them if they'd prefer a little challenge to showcase their skills, or whether they'd like to provide a portfolio example instead.
Maybe a bright self-taught college student switching tracks into software would pick #1, a parent switching jobs would pick #2.
- numbsafari 11y agoThis sounds reasonable. "We ask that you provide: 1) an implementation of this sample project (estimated 8 hours time). 2) a work sample that meets the following criteria (same criteria we are looking for in the sample project)"
- PedroCandeias 11y agoThat's actually a great suggestion and I'm ashamed to admit it never occurred to me. I'll definitely share it internally. Thanks!