> Well it’s not like the company you’re applying to has access to the test results from the company you’re leaving
Which is a better signal? Passing a leetcode style interview, or 5+ years in a development role at a reputable company?
Which is a better signal? Passing a leetcode style interview, or 5+ years in a development role at a reputable company?
The reason I would ask this because I don't want to join a team that writes bad code.
They would tell me that each engineer did the same test and passed.
I would then say, "I don't believe you, I demand a live exercise so you can't cheat and help each other out". After all, their skills could have deteriorated since they joined!
People are only offended because companies don't believe our past demonstrations of competence.
Yes, of course. If you have a degree from a recognized schools and many years of experience at the job, why would you be hazed on undergrad trivia you've forgotten decades ago?
None of my high school friends who went into accounting, finance, medicine, law, etc have this problem. What is it with the dysfunctional hiring BS in software development?
A surgeon with many experience at a top hospital most certainly does not get grilled on organic chemistry trivia from their undergrad classes when chaning jobs.