Being asked to perform a complex task while someone else is both watching and judging you is way different from just talking through a non-technical interview.

Being asked to perform a complex task while someone else is both watching and judging you is way different from just talking through a non-technical interview. It’s an entirely different experience. Speaking a foreign language is hard, especially under pressure, but it’s absolutely nothing like trying to solve a brain teaser while the clock is ticking.