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Hm, I guess I didn't think about it that way since we wouldn't actually ever give out "real" work, we give out the same problem (which is an extremely scaled do

• ewest 13y ago
  >>...which is an extremely scaled down version of a real application You're putting the candidate in a very vulnerable and stressful position: You're potentially asking a candidate to solve a problem with your application (even if scaled down)-- The question/assignment could be a long-standing issue your staff have been unable to address on their own and you want to try to find out whether you can get a free solution from qualified people. The candidate(s) could get the correct answer, yet you could walk away from the process with a free solution. >> "I think very few people have ever declined" That's short-sighted - they're not declining because the want/need a job and are already vulnerable during the process; many would not, understandably, have the presence of mind to decline.
  • pdovy 13y ago
    You're really twisting my words quite a bit here. We give out a very greatly simplified version of a real (solved) problem so that we're screening for skills relevant to the position, not because we need people to work for free. I just don't see a couple hours spent on a interview programming assignment as being any different from the 5-6 hours you spend in the office being interviewed, which by the way, you don't get paid for either (excepting reimbursements, etc).