How do you feel about being asked to code during an interview?

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How do you feel about being asked to code during an interview?

I have seen a lot of comments about good interview questions and puzzles to require potential developers to solve during the interview process. I have personally had several interviews in which the interviewer has asked me to write some piece of code or solve a problem during the interview, and I have always performed very poorly in these "tests". The reason is simple, as a developer who spends my days talking to computers, I find I have to prepare myself and "switch gears"...

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"I just can't get into "the zone" when i'm also having to be a charming and witty potential...

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Did I mess up this job interview by being evasive?

I think I more or less lied by omission in a job interview that I had a bit over a week ago. I am feeling a bit guilty about it and kind of mad at myself. Do those feelings seem warranted given the situation? Would this be a red flag for you as an employer...

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As a thought experiment, let's say you did handle this all wrong. What could you do now to fix it? Absolutely...

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Should I call back to follow up about an interview?

Sorry this is pretty long and detailed!! please help if you have been on prior interviews!! Here's how things went: I had my first interview for a well known hospital on March 30th (the interviewer came on campus to hold the initial interviews), he told...

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Do you really wish to work for these people? they cannot be relied upon, cannot show you respect and...

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Should I call to follow up about a third interview?

Sorry this is pretty long and detailed!! please help if you have been on prior interviews!! Here's how things went: I had my first interview for a well known hospital on March 30th (the interviewer came on campus to hold the initial interviews), he told...

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1) Sounds like this person is not keeping a good schedule for the interviews. 2) If they are filling...

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How to pass a programming interview with rusty skills?

How to pass a programming interview with rusty skills? I've changed careers to research and haven't hacked in over a year and a half. I'm applying for everything that appears to match my skillset. However, the only job interviews I'm getting are for...

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I think you have a mistaken idea about what a perfect interview is. You don't need a perfect interview...

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How can I feel happy about being a skinny male (125 pounds, 6 feet tall) when I have never felt comfortable in my own skin?

How can I feel happy about being a skinny male (125 pounds, 6 feet tall) when I have never felt comfortable in my own skin? I have never been satisfied with my body image because I am constantly trying to manage a case of cognitive dissonance. I am a...

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At your age, I was 6'1" and 129, so I feel your pain. I'm now 41, and here's what I've learned...

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Interview advice

I had a phone interview last week that I thought I bombed. But, apparently I did good enough to land an in-person interview on Thursday. I'd like some advice on where in between "Fake it till you make it" and "lay your cards on the table...

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I liked the book, 60 Seconds You're Hired, frequently recommended here. Their recommendation is to come...

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How well do you think I did in my Phone Interview?

Hello Everyone, I had a phone interview on Monday, July 18th with SiriusXM in New York, I live in Michigan, I applied for the position on July 10th.a Human Resources person sent me an email stating what day would be good to schedule the interview with...

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He seems to be letting you be recruited. He does not give his e-mail address reluctantly.

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Is there any chance that a Google recruiter will get back to you after a couple of months if you failed in their interview rounds but you thought you did quite well in them?

My explanation as this question was marked as needing clarification !! I was selected for the interview rounds with Google for the Account Strategist role . And I attended the SQL written test . A week later , I got an Interview call, I mean face to...

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Follow up. You are already half way done my friend. Wait for 3 months. After 3 months, follow up with...

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How to get past job interview depression?

I applied for a job and had a great first interview for a company that seems perfect. They asked me to take an emotional IQ test and then called me for a second interview. i thought I had it. That second interview has left me completely crushed. The...

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Firstly you MUST NOT beat yourself up over this, you ARE NOT a failure as a person! You were analysed...

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