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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 11 months ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]
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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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[โ€“] [email protected] 17 points 11 months ago (1 children)

Don't worry about the algorithm questions... companies asking that are just google-wannabe companies that don't deserve you. I have always told recruiters "if there's a time-limited interview test, I'm out", and I'm doing very well for myself now.

If you're desperate, unfortunately, you have to pick up a book on algorithms... one of those 600 pages book, and start reading...

[โ€“] [email protected] 14 points 11 months ago

Let's be honest, even if you finish that 600-page book, you might not "crack" the algorithm interview. The inteview requires you to grind the question, or simply a lot of practices.