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Why would that warm-bodies scenario even happen? I think there's an assumption here that these tests actually provide a lower false positive rate than a solid e
by jahaja 8y ago
Why would that warm-bodies scenario even happen? I think there's an assumption here that these tests actually provide a lower false positive rate than a solid experience check or whatever non-puzzle interviews do. After all, one stark difference to an audition for a ballet, is that you can't fake your ballet skills, however, memorizing CS stuff may actually be possible. Furthermore, the hard part to memorize are the things that would be asked in a good non-puzzle interview anyway.
Clearly there's room for pragmatism for such as interns, newly graduated, relocations etc.
Honestly, I think they're primarily filtering out based on themselves as the target image.
- opportune 8y agoFrom what I've heard from hiring managers, when you open a position and interview applicants without the use of headhunting, the majority of applicants are wildly under-qualified, even if they do have some relevant experience. Also, I see no reason not to combine both a background check and a technical interview. You have no way of knowing what someone's actual contributions to a previous software project are, even with a background check; maybe they were about as productive as an observer even if they understood the project at a high enough level to explain it.
- jahaja 8y agoI agree that it would be hard to know an individuals specific contributions, but I can't see how a person can pass a good work-related interview if they're wildly under-qualified.