On asking job candidates to code

3/18/2016

In this blog post, the author discusses the practice of asking job candidates to code during interviews. The author argues that while coding exercises can be useful for assessing candidates' technical skills, they are not sufficient on their own to evaluate a person's ability to perform well in a job. The post highlights the limitations of relying solely on coding exercises and suggests that interviews should also focus on assessing other important qualities such as problem-solving abilities, communication skills, and cultural fit. The author emphasizes the need for a holistic approach to hiring that takes into account a candidate's overall suitability for a role, rather than solely relying on coding exercises.

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