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Did you have a chance to rate the performance of the candidates that were hired that had trouble writing code at a whiteboard in the interview? Were any of them
by blacksmythe 16y ago
Did you have a chance to rate the performance of the candidates that were hired that had trouble writing code at a whiteboard in the interview? Were any of them productive in a different setting?
I am more inclined to give people a chance to work at a terminal (with internet access) instead of a whiteboard.
- ghshephard 16y agoIt's rare that someone who can write excellent code on a whiteboard can't do so on a terminal. The goal of an interview, in my experience, isn't usually to find a way to let the candidate shine, but find only the best person for the position. If the candidate draws a blank writing code on a whiteboard, that indicates they have poor whiteboard skills - which is a pretty important skill to have in a team environment.