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How do I pass a coding test? (lemmy.world)

submitted 6 months ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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Seriously, been working as a software developer for 9 years now and never passed a single coding test.

The jobs I got were always the ones giving me weekend projects or just no coding test at all.

I have a job opportunity that looks exciting but they sent me this coding test link and I know I'm gonna fail for sure. Any tips aside from the obvious (practicing in advance on leetcode etc)?

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[–] [email protected] 7 points 6 months ago (1 children)

Don't give the test. Tell the examiner to first be able enough to test you.

Let me tell people that most HRs are purely professional and don't budge 1 bit till they receive money. Simply say to them, I'll code as much as you want me to after we discuss the payment terms.

[–] [email protected] 24 points 6 months ago (2 children)

Easy way to never get a job.

The market is very competitive right now.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 6 months ago

The market is very competitive right now.

True.

It's such a weird time, though.

The market has the strongest availability of developer talent right now that it ever has, largely because C suite executives have bought the snake oil that AI is doing to solve all their problems.

The 'fuck around' timer is ticking fast, and the 'find out' phase is not going to be cheap.

This is a great time for employers like me to remember that employees have long memories, and not to push our luck.

[–] [email protected] -1 points 6 months ago (2 children)

I give jobs.

[–] [email protected] 6 points 6 months ago (1 children)

Can I have one?

[–] [email protected] 3 points 6 months ago

Yeah and how many applicants do you have a day? Hundreds? Tens? How long is your average posting open?

Cause I do interviews as well - the candidates are many and the positions few.