Originally posted by veekay
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I recently had a 6 hour interview where I had to write a link-list using a supplied header file, on a laptop with an editer and compiler supplied, and then had to go through it with the interviewers.
Then had a cross-questioning on virtual memory.
Then had to design a cache on a whiteboard.
With interviewing from 2 engineers, 1 director, 1 HR bod, and 1 VP - and after passing all this the VP was still concerned that I only had a HND and not a 1st degree.
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Originally posted by FarmerPalmer View PostI recently had a 6 hour interview where I had to write a link-list using a supplied header file, on a laptop with an editer and compiler supplied, and then had to go through it with the interviewers.
Then had a cross-questioning on virtual memory.
Then had to design a cache on a whiteboard.
With interviewing from 2 engineers, 1 director, 1 HR bod, and 1 VP - and after passing all this the VP was still concerned that I only had a HND and not a 1st degree.
And how did your system connect to the whiteboard cache?Comment
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Originally posted by FarmerPalmer View PostI recently had a 6 hour interview where I had to write a link-list using a supplied header file, on a laptop with an editer and compiler supplied, and then had to go through it with the interviewers.
Then had a cross-questioning on virtual memory.
Then had to design a cache on a whiteboard.
With interviewing from 2 engineers, 1 director, 1 HR bod, and 1 VP - and after passing all this the VP was still concerned that I only had a HND and not a 1st degree.
Sounds like a permie role interview to meComment
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I think technical tests are a good idea. Before I agree to a consultation with a Doctor, I always set him a test, to check his medical knowledge. The same with lawyers. Recently before buying a loaf of bread I got the baker to do a test, to ensure he had a good understanding of the principles of baking.I'm alright JackComment
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Technical tests are ok in moderation, but how many interviews test the full developer package ? I have never yet been asked to demontrate my skill at telling jokes, remembering the coffee round, the permies kids names, not to mention my ability to look at the HR girlies boobies without staring
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I am increasingly getting the feeling that it looks like I am the only lucky guy to get tangled into this sort of silly technical test routine.
Is it fair to assume that most companies dissect your abilities with a technical discussion and not sit you in front of a slow desktop PC configured for use by a non technical chap and have the senior developer of the company and the HR director and the technical director sit behind you looking at every line of code you hack up ?
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I interviewed a contractor last week.
As I handed him a technical test he said "You're not going to test me are you?"
To which I replied "No, no, I'm quite willing to pay someone 400 quid a day on spec!"
FFS, you need to prove you can do the job!!!Comment
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Originally posted by Churchill View PostI interviewed a contractor last week.
As I handed him a technical test he said "You're not going to test me are you?"
To which I replied "No, no, I'm quite willing to pay someone 400 quid a day on spec!"
FFS, you need to prove you can do the job!!!
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Originally posted by DimPrawn View PostMy response would be "sure, my rate has now doubled to £800/day"
HTH
"By the way, you might want to spend the next few weeks while on the bench pulling your own head from up your arse!!!"
I pay the money, you do the job. I throw you a fish, you jump through the hoop.
If you're not happy with me testing you and proving that you've got the skills I need then fine, feck off and find someone more gullible.Comment
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