SWE Resisting Coding Interviews

OnDeck / Eng
TgAi28

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TgAi28
Jan 24, 2019 23 Comments

Are people seeing any trends in SWE candidates complaining about having to take HackerRank tests or technical phone screens?

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  • Micro Focus / Eng
    ccowboi

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    ccowboi
    I’m fine with technical phone screens but not HackerRank. Reason being that HR only really shows whether your code works or not and how many test cases it passes. I’ve been rejected 100% of the time if my code doesn’t pass all test cases.

    On a phone screen where I’m talking to an actual person, I can explain my thought process and most of time I pass to the onsite even if my code isn’t completely correct.

    So yeah if a company gives me a HackerRank problem I’d rather not waste my time doing that and instead do a technical phone screen with another company where I have a much higher probability of passing.
    Jan 24, 2019 0
  • I am the opposite, I do take home tests ,.but avoided all companies which forces a phone screen.
    Jan 24, 2019 4
    • PyLadies
      iQea15

      PyLadies

      iQea15
      Interesting. I learned something new! Given a choice I'd prefer a take home project over a phone screen.
      Jan 24, 2019
    • To add ... I prefer projects because
      1)you improve as an engineer/ it allows to show off your engineering skills
      2)it shows all of your design, code style, correctness skills
      3)no time constraint(like in real life)
      4)it doesnt interfere with your current work i.e no time off needed and you can do at your own free time
      5)it shows company values engineers over leetcode *******

      The 5 things makes it a no brainer for me
      Jan 24, 2019
  • Oscar / Other
    Tender

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    Tender
    If you want the job you will take it.
    Jan 24, 2019 1
  • OnDeck / Eng
    TgAi28

    Go to company page OnDeck Eng

    TgAi28
    OP
    I'm seeing candidates ghost when they see that they have to take a pre-screening test. I would think that is something standard. Wondering if market has gotten so hot that employers are forgoing the technical screening process.
    Jan 24, 2019 1
    • LG
      lzml

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      lzml
      I generally move on if I'm sent a hackerrank or coding project. Phone screens I do.
      Jan 24, 2019
  • Dropbox
    pu5h33n

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    pu5h33n
    I would do a HavkerRank or something if it’s under an hour. It’s more convenient than scheduling a phone screen during work hours.
    Jan 24, 2019 0