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The only thing doing tech tests has taught me is that I'm too stupid to do the job I've been doing professionally for the better part of 2 decades. (lemmy.world)
submitted 3 years ago by to c/programming@programming.dev
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Can't just be me, can it? Currently 0 for 3 on interviews because I can't seem to get past the technical interview/test. Usually because of some crazy complicated algorithm question that's never been relevant to anything I've ever had to do on the job in all my years coding.

Also, while I'm ranting: screw the usual non-answer when given feedback.

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[–] 14 points 3 years ago (9 children)

If they ask a tech test question, it's time to leave. When they act surprised, tell them you don't believe in wasting your time with bullshit.

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  • [–] 23 points 3 years ago (5 children)

    You'd be surprised by the number of applicants that can't write a for-loop. There's a middle ground between no test and complex tree search algorithms.

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  • [–] 5 points 3 years ago (4 children)

    If I ever encounter that middle ground, I'll let you know. Until now, it's only ever been complex bullshit.

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  • [–] 8 points 3 years ago (2 children)

    Why? Tech tests are fine, absurd complex tests for shitty jobs are not

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  • [–] 11 points 3 years ago (1 child)

    If you find some that are reasonable then I consider you lucky. I have not. They've only ever proven to be an absurd waste of time in my experience.

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  • [–] 4 points 3 years ago

    I only got quite simple tests tbf, but I don’t look for senior positions. Main thing is to just get the problem solved writing decent code (if it’s a home assignment) or to walk them through your reasonings

    The only time I got a leetcode waste of time it was a Dijsktra/A* problem (which I failed)

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