> One seeking a managerial position isn't necessarily asked to demonstrate and perform his skills on spot, are they? Actually, they are. That is the interview.

> One seeking a managerial position isn't necessarily asked to demonstrate and perform his skills on spot, are they? Actually, they are. That is the interview. As a manager, you need to have social skills. And a lot of the questions asked give a good insight into how you approach problems and social situations. And that is why the better coder interviews are more about talking through a problem with a bit of whiteboard sketching/coding.