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While the developer might not be happy per say, the amount of crap that you now have to go through in the interviewing process makes staying the least worse opt

While the developer might not be happy per say, the amount of crap that you now have to go through in the interviewing process makes staying the least worse option on the table.

stillworks 10y ago
Couldn't agree more... Interviewing of late is filled with randomness. One place I interviewed, the Recruiter told me to expect coding exercise. The call starts, and I am handed out a system design problem ! Never expected a positive outcome since I hadn't prepared. Randomly, I got selected for the next round. This time around I prepared for anything come what may. The call starts, I get asked a coding question. I solve it in about 20 minutes, and the remaining 25 minutes we have a good discussion about the company dev practices. Randomly, this time I am not selected ! Another company I interviewed with last year but didn't make it but kept in touch with the recruiter for re-applying after a 12 month cool-off period. Come the time to re-apply, the good recruiter left and now the current ones keep politely refusing my application. Another interesting one wanted me to record a video of mine explaining what I know about the company and why I would be a good fit and send that video to them ! (this one is a mixed bag, I kinda liked the idea but didn't bother eventually) Another one had me fly out internationaly-all-expenses-paid after three Skype rounds,on the day of flying back I left a courtesy email to the recruiter thanking for the opportunity to interview and asking about possible turn-around time for a feedback. Haven't heard back ! Overall I have begun to get the feeling that at I particularly am a Lemon (or atleast the Potato no one is buying). Was that a long comment ? Or maybe a rant.
- AtheistOfFail 10y ago
  The biggest issue with this is that some developers tend to get 2-3 offers in a small period. It's totally normal for a developer to start and leave within 3-4 days because a better offer came along so these companies want enough time to see if their new hires are going to duck out before telling you you're not a match (just in case you are a match but the guy who just got hired in your place quit because the new place offer 5k more)
- ryandrake 10y ago
  No, you're not necessarily a lemon. It is true that the hiring process is a complete random mess. Companies and candidates would probably be better off if we all admitted from the start that it's a random lottery, and that you're being chosen among the hundreds of other candidates essentially at random out of a hat.

While the developer might not be happy per say, the amount of crap that you now have to go through in the interviewing process makes staying the least worse option on the table.

stillworks 10y ago

Couldn't agree more... Interviewing of late is filled with randomness. One place I interviewed, the Recruiter told me to expect coding exercise. The call starts, and I am handed out a system design problem ! Never expected a positive outcome since I hadn't prepared. Randomly, I got selected for the next round. This time around I prepared for anything come what may. The call starts, I get asked a coding question. I solve it in about 20 minutes, and the remaining 25 minutes we have a good discussion about the company dev practices. Randomly, this time I am not selected ! Another company I interviewed with last year but didn't make it but kept in touch with the recruiter for re-applying after a 12 month cool-off period. Come the time to re-apply, the good recruiter left and now the current ones keep politely refusing my application. Another interesting one wanted me to record a video of mine explaining what I know about the company and why I would be a good fit and send that video to them ! (this one is a mixed bag, I kinda liked the idea but didn't bother eventually) Another one had me fly out internationaly-all-expenses-paid after three Skype rounds,on the day of flying back I left a courtesy email to the recruiter thanking for the opportunity to interview and asking about possible turn-around time for a feedback. Haven't heard back ! Overall I have begun to get the feeling that at I particularly am a Lemon (or atleast the Potato no one is buying). Was that a long comment ? Or maybe a rant.

AtheistOfFail 10y ago
The biggest issue with this is that some developers tend to get 2-3 offers in a small period. It's totally normal for a developer to start and leave within 3-4 days because a better offer came along so these companies want enough time to see if their new hires are going to duck out before telling you you're not a match (just in case you are a match but the guy who just got hired in your place quit because the new place offer 5k more)
ryandrake 10y ago
No, you're not necessarily a lemon. It is true that the hiring process is a complete random mess. Companies and candidates would probably be better off if we all admitted from the start that it's a random lottery, and that you're being chosen among the hundreds of other candidates essentially at random out of a hat.