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So I got a task to code some "home work" for a technical interview, where we are going to discuss what and why I did it this way.



I normally dont se any problem doing so. But the case I got recently is just nonsense and this really makes me doubt if I want to work in a place like that and waste time on this task and a new interview.



Its almost like this task is just made in this way, so I should point out how meaningless this is. Is this something that ca company actually would do?






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  • "Is this something that ca company actually would do?" - I suppose anything is possible, although I don't see the point.

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So I got a task to code some "home work" for a technical interview, where we are going to discuss what and why I did it this way.



I normally dont se any problem doing so. But the case I got recently is just nonsense and this really makes me doubt if I want to work in a place like that and waste time on this task and a new interview.



Its almost like this task is just made in this way, so I should point out how meaningless this is. Is this something that ca company actually would do?






interviewing software-development technology







share|improve this question























  • "Is this something that ca company actually would do?" - I suppose anything is possible, although I don't see the point.

    – Joe Strazzere
    7 hours ago














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So I got a task to code some "home work" for a technical interview, where we are going to discuss what and why I did it this way.



I normally dont se any problem doing so. But the case I got recently is just nonsense and this really makes me doubt if I want to work in a place like that and waste time on this task and a new interview.



Its almost like this task is just made in this way, so I should point out how meaningless this is. Is this something that ca company actually would do?






interviewing software-development technology







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So I got a task to code some "home work" for a technical interview, where we are going to discuss what and why I did it this way.



I normally dont se any problem doing so. But the case I got recently is just nonsense and this really makes me doubt if I want to work in a place like that and waste time on this task and a new interview.



Its almost like this task is just made in this way, so I should point out how meaningless this is. Is this something that ca company actually would do?






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  • "Is this something that ca company actually would do?" - I suppose anything is possible, although I don't see the point.

    – Joe Strazzere
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  • "Is this something that ca company actually would do?" - I suppose anything is possible, although I don't see the point.

    – Joe Strazzere
    7 hours ago

















"Is this something that ca company actually would do?" - I suppose anything is possible, although I don't see the point.

– Joe Strazzere
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"Is this something that ca company actually would do?" - I suppose anything is possible, although I don't see the point.

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I can't imagine a scenario where an interviewer would assign a task as a test of whether or not a candidate is able to recognize the task has no value. If you're convinced the task in no way measures your skills as a developer, you could send a follow up email and ask what they're trying to gauge. If it's not a job you're particularly keen on landing, I would probably just call it a day and move on to the next one.






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    I would recommend you seek an opinion about if it is nonsense from your peers in the industry.



    Also, sometimes these screening exercises can be from a recruitment agency, and not from the organisation itself. And sometimes these recruitment agencies can be quite... wacky... with the stuff they come up with.



    If you want the job, I'd complete it. If you get hired, and the actual work is the same, you can always leave. You are not locked in for life.






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      I can't imagine a scenario where an interviewer would assign a task as a test of whether or not a candidate is able to recognize the task has no value. If you're convinced the task in no way measures your skills as a developer, you could send a follow up email and ask what they're trying to gauge. If it's not a job you're particularly keen on landing, I would probably just call it a day and move on to the next one.






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        I can't imagine a scenario where an interviewer would assign a task as a test of whether or not a candidate is able to recognize the task has no value. If you're convinced the task in no way measures your skills as a developer, you could send a follow up email and ask what they're trying to gauge. If it's not a job you're particularly keen on landing, I would probably just call it a day and move on to the next one.






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          I can't imagine a scenario where an interviewer would assign a task as a test of whether or not a candidate is able to recognize the task has no value. If you're convinced the task in no way measures your skills as a developer, you could send a follow up email and ask what they're trying to gauge. If it's not a job you're particularly keen on landing, I would probably just call it a day and move on to the next one.






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          I can't imagine a scenario where an interviewer would assign a task as a test of whether or not a candidate is able to recognize the task has no value. If you're convinced the task in no way measures your skills as a developer, you could send a follow up email and ask what they're trying to gauge. If it's not a job you're particularly keen on landing, I would probably just call it a day and move on to the next one.







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              I would recommend you seek an opinion about if it is nonsense from your peers in the industry.



              Also, sometimes these screening exercises can be from a recruitment agency, and not from the organisation itself. And sometimes these recruitment agencies can be quite... wacky... with the stuff they come up with.



              If you want the job, I'd complete it. If you get hired, and the actual work is the same, you can always leave. You are not locked in for life.






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                I would recommend you seek an opinion about if it is nonsense from your peers in the industry.



                Also, sometimes these screening exercises can be from a recruitment agency, and not from the organisation itself. And sometimes these recruitment agencies can be quite... wacky... with the stuff they come up with.



                If you want the job, I'd complete it. If you get hired, and the actual work is the same, you can always leave. You are not locked in for life.






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                  I would recommend you seek an opinion about if it is nonsense from your peers in the industry.



                  Also, sometimes these screening exercises can be from a recruitment agency, and not from the organisation itself. And sometimes these recruitment agencies can be quite... wacky... with the stuff they come up with.



                  If you want the job, I'd complete it. If you get hired, and the actual work is the same, you can always leave. You are not locked in for life.






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                  I would recommend you seek an opinion about if it is nonsense from your peers in the industry.



                  Also, sometimes these screening exercises can be from a recruitment agency, and not from the organisation itself. And sometimes these recruitment agencies can be quite... wacky... with the stuff they come up with.



                  If you want the job, I'd complete it. If you get hired, and the actual work is the same, you can always leave. You are not locked in for life.







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