Hello Matthew,
Tuesday, November 30, 2004, 6:21:26 PM, you wrote:
>> I've been on the receiving end of one of these "come in and code with
>> us" sessions and I consider it a splendid idea. From the
>> candidate's perspective it's a great way to demonstrate ability,
>> something which isn't so easy to get across at interview. I found the
>> experience more comfortable than a standard interview and I left with a
>> good
>> feeling about the company.
MS> How long did you spend with them? Did you feel it was an appropriate length
MS> of time?
I think I spent around 90 minutes or so in front of a computer.
During that time I had a chance to pair with two developers on a
throwaway project and in that context the amount of time spent was
appropriate.
Incidentally, the same company begins the hiring process by asking the
candidate to submit a solution for a small project. This too, is a
great idea.
I wish more companies would adopt this approach. I honestly don't
understand how any company can hire developers using standard
interview alone.
Regards,
Tony.
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Tony Byrne
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