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> Just don't take the coding test too seriously. Don't expect me to write correct syntax on a whiteboard, for example. It should be more about having the right
by JustSomeNobody 8y ago
> Just don't take the coding test too seriously. Don't expect me to write correct syntax on a whiteboard, for example. It should be more about having the right ideas, or even be able to discuss possible approaches if a solution isn't obvious immediately.
This is important. I'm nervous. I don't know you people. And modern IDEs/Editors fill in most of the boilerplate for functions/classes, etc as well as help me recall library function names.
Be respectful of my time and don't expect me to practice whiteboard coding for a month just to interview with you.
- sandoze 8y agoI’m fully convinced that 70-80% of my energy and brain function during an interview is spent on listening, formulating responses, breathing and in general trying to interact in a social situation with people I don’t know. That leaves very little to solve problems that I’m not prepared to speak about, usually a riddle or coding puzzle that has no bearing on my day to day. As developers we are a bit introverted so being in a room with 2-3 people knowing that after this there will be another 2-3 people for round 2, is very difficult. As an interviewer I’ve watched candidates open up talking about what they know and why they enjoy being a developer and completely fall apart (sweat, shake, refuse to get out of their chair) when you hand them a dry erase marker and show them the white board.