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There is a limit to the proposed approach. Most interviews I conduct (algorithms) include puzzle-like problems. So if you just Google them - you would find a co
by ub99 5y ago
There is a limit to the proposed approach. Most interviews I conduct (algorithms) include puzzle-like problems. So if you just Google them - you would find a complete answer. In that case, what's left for the interviewee to solve?
(Whether algorithm questions should be a part of the interview cycle is a different matter.)
- aprdm 5y agoI interviewed at SkyScanner around 5 years ago and they gave me some problems that I already had seen since I was interviewing like crazy. I solved them very easily and the interviewee had nothing else to say. Then her feedback to the interview was negative because it looked like I had already seen the problem.. like... :shrugs:
- wdb 5y agoYes, Skyscanner is a horrible at hiring. Can't even bother to reject you or give feedback in the last round
- tchalla 5y ago> Most interviews I conduct (algorithms) include puzzle-like problems. The reason for your predicament is in your comment.
- ub99 5y agoIt's a company policy with vetted questions, I dislike this approach.