I've had a lot of interviews and never had to do a code critique. Microsoft's had me write some simple reverse strings type things but never critique code. It

I've had a lot of interviews and never had to do a code critique. Microsoft's had me write some simple reverse strings type things but never critique code. It would think it would work great. Being able to turn some junk into something elegant and functional is a way better skill (for an employer wanting experienced programmers) than knowing the terms and names of methodologies you learn in school.