Tell the person in step #3 about this. They might be able to give you an alternate coding test, or at least be more considerate during the interview. We sometim

Tell the person in step #3 about this. They might be able to give you an alternate coding test, or at least be more considerate during the interview. We sometimes give candidates "homework", where they have 24 hours or something do something "simple" but more complicated than a whiteboard problem. It would might put you at a disadvantage to a similar candidate, people might worry that you might "lock up" during a stressful situation at work, but it's certainly putting you in a better position than freezing during the interview. Also -- have some portfolio project, and public github projects with your past work, if you can. I've had interviews with folks that I was on the fence about, and then went and looked through some of their code and that helped make up my mind.