If you're hiring for "great", you need to realize it is a two way street. As an employer, if you really think a white board quiz is the best way to see if you

If you're hiring for "great", you need to realize it is a two way street. As an employer, if you really think a white board quiz is the best way to see if you want to work with someone, ask the candidate to bring a couple of questions for the interviewer to solve, you know, so the candidate can tell if they want to work with you. An interview is a date - you want to find out if you're compatible without coming off as a jerk. That said, white board stuff never bothered me. I don't remember caring that much if I got the job and talking to other developers is kinda enjoyable.