This is fairly true in my experience. I find solving puzzles at codeeval much more interesting than crafting custom cover letters, and the ease of applying mea

This is fairly true in my experience. I find solving puzzles at codeeval much more interesting than crafting custom cover letters, and the ease of applying means I'll more likely apply to a company there than elsewhere. OTOH I don't think I'd classify myself as an "A" player, at least not yet. The more I learn the more I find I need to learn &tc. (haven't heard back for anyone yet though. Probably a bunch of good applicants inundating their hiring team as well.)