Doing a Tecnical Test to Secure an Interview

[perplexed]

Have you ever been interviewed by bobs? I suggest that you don't miss that once-a-life experience!

Yes, I find it hard to resist pointing out the fact that with heavy accents I can't understand most of what is asked. I just tend to answer based upon the words I can actually make out. Based upon specs can usually have a good idea of what the questions are intended to be.

Have had a few where it's also been hard to stifle giggles as some argue with you about basic technical concepts/terminology as their knowledge is somewhat inferior.

[FatLazyContractor]

Have had a few where it's also been hard to stifle giggles as some argue with you about basic technical concepts/terminology as their knowledge is somewhat inferior.

^ This.

Don't give a hoot about their accent, but I find it funny when they get so pedantic in terms of basic concepts. They don't talk systems / solutions. They talk crappy fit-for-nothing text book rubbish.

[Gumbo Robot]

^ This.

Don't give a hoot about their accent, but I find it funny when they get so pedantic in terms of basic concepts. They don't talk systems / solutions. They talk crappy fit-for-nothing text book rubbish.

I was talking to a bloke at my last client co & he was telling me that he interviewed an impeccably dressed Indian man for a role & he passed with flying colours so he gave him the job.

The following Monday arrives and the same suit presents itself in reception - though with a different Bob inside it.

Apparently they think that we think they all look the same. Or something....

[FatLazyContractor]

I was talking to a bloke at my last client co & he was telling me that he interviewed an impeccably dressed Indian man for a role & he passed with flying colours so he gave him the job.

The following Monday arrives and the same suit presents itself in reception - though with a different Bob inside it.

Apparently they think that we think they all look the same. Or something....

Ah, the classic bait-and-switch scam ...

[heyya99]

I've found that 90% of end clients use technical programming tests for dev roles. I'm surprised people are saying they'd never do them.. If I didn't I'd never work.

[SussexSeagull]

If it is anything they can re-use in the real world decline or walk. If it is anything over a couple of hours then refuse.

That said, a few logical questions in interviews to see how you think (Microsoft are big on them) are quite fun!

[kingcook]

You wouldn't get a plumber to fit a new toilet to prove he has the ability to fit a bath before giving him a job would you? But you would talk to him and possibly get recommendations.

You would if he was going to fit you 200+ baths and toilets across 50+ sites, and you were considering if it's worth paying him £100,000+.

[FatLazyContractor]

I've found that 90% of end clients use technical programming tests for dev roles. I'm surprised people are saying they'd never do them.. If I didn't I'd never work.

Yes, for permies. You are a contractor who is "meant" to be a specialist. Either the clients take a risk or they don't.

As far as taking those technical tests is concerned, it is purely a matter of personal choice with factors like warchest, etc etc helping the choice.

[stek]

Have you ever been interviewed by bobs? I suggest that you don't miss that once-a-life experience!

I had a cracker once. I'd not normally bother but I was working at the Coop in M/cr so I was keen to get out....

Role was in Sweden (I get a lot for there but never worked there apart from some dodgy stuff I did in early 80's so I speak a bit..) for HCL, tulipe rate but I thought I could push it up a bit, anyway...

Had about 7 bobs on speaker phone, all with the IBM AIX VIO manuals in front of them, quizzing me on every switch of iosbackup for an hour literally, in the end I had to say sorry, I've had enough, this just isn't worth it....

SEC Recruitment.....

[FatLazyContractor]

I had a cracker once. I'd not normally bother but I was working at the Coop in M/cr so I was keen to get out....

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The bank?!