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by devplusplus 11y ago
Just for your notes, I did not get a "good approaches" discussion. We just jumped straight into it. So much for consistency? I don't really want to go any further in public. I already sent you my feedback (and received no res
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by devplusplus 11y ago
The ASCII spiral one was from Triplebyte as well. The problem with the task is that you can demonstrate decrementing counters, recursive functions, and familiarity with the language, but if you don't solve the specified problem in a co
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by devplusplus 11y ago
I think we're both on the same page that the standard "tech interview" model is broken. I don't have a problem with doing work sample tests. I have a problem with contrived samples that aren't representative of my c
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by devplusplus 11y ago
My experience re: startups is similar. However, what if (hypothetically) I don't want to work for a startup? If I want to work for, say, Amazon, in a senior/lead/managerial capacity? Assuming they have a more rigid structure,
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by devplusplus 11y ago
Yes. I don't disagree. Hiring someone is super important, and paying me is very expensive. I don't disagree that they need to be as certain as possible regarding my technical skills. I just need to figure out a way, when asked to
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by devplusplus 11y ago
I tend to try to talk to the Hiring Manager first, but occasionally I get in touch with a recruiter first, and they stubbornly refuse to connect with a hiring manager, and instead go through their rigid process of screening. Any tips on con
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Ask HN: How to handle tech interviews?
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