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I was treated like that several times. How would you react if I agreed but... sent them a link to working web application, such as on Heroku, instead of full s
by b0rsuk 9y ago
I was treated like that several times.
How would you react if I agreed but... sent them a link to working web application, such as on Heroku, instead of full source code ? This clearly demonstrates a person can code, and they have no rights to demand that I hand it back. (They still did in the last place I got a job, so I ended up working for them for free for a week and then 3 weeks as an intern initially). If they insist on source code, I can offer to come with printouts and discuss it.
Basically how to defend against this ? Can I have the cookie and eat it ? There isn't plenty of offers to choose from in my area.
The last time I did such an assignment they had the nerve to say it really only takes 2 hours (rather than a week), and ask for documentation and 70% test coverage. Basically a short review then plug and play.
- builditand 9y agoThey test you if you can do the work, you test them if they can pay. A company should be more financially stable than you, so they should pay for the recruiting process. If they pay, it's their work. But if they give you real work to do for free, you probably don't want to work for them, as it's a good chance they'll take advantage of you again at some point. Get really good at what you do and you'll find good work on your area or remotely.