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Devil's advocate here. That's the kind of interview problem solving test I prefer. You're given an hour to solve a problem that probably takes less than half t
by mekoka 4y ago
Devil's advocate here. That's the kind of interview problem solving test I prefer.
You're given an hour to solve a problem that probably takes less than half that time (if we go by the typical problem given for tech interviews). The ticking time stress effect is thus somewhat alleviated and you can focus more on the problem.
You're left solving the problem on your own. The alternative is a distracting onlooker who keeps bugging you with "what are you thinking?" As if probing people for meta explanations of their mental processes is how we help them solve problems.
You're given a phone number to call if you need help.
If my assumptions are correct, their approach is not too far off the mark.
- steveBK123 4y agoI guess I’ll just add that - as a candidate, for a somewhat niche experienced role, it is incredibly off-putting. They absolutely do not get a lot of applicants for this role. I don’t even have a job spec & having not spoken to anyone technical, I really don’t know the day to day & responsibilities of the potential job. Which is to say, I don’t know that I even want it. I will probably not bother to continue with them as there were some other red flags that point to them being very lean & stingy, which is their reputation on the street.