I wish more interviewers followed this approach for judging candidates. In fact, some of the best teams I worked in had similar interview processes, probably because when I was selected it turned out to be a far better match because of the process.
Also, while interviewing, I've found the best candidates for the team not asking pre-decided DSA questions but deeper discussions on actual problem-solving that reveal the person's thought process.
For me as an interviewer - it also makes the candidate more ‘human’. I think that subconsciously, when you see someone think and struggle their way, even if the answer is only at 80%, we’ll prefer that candidate to the ‘perfect’ and rehearsed one.
Totally agree. It resembles work conditions (and results) more too. We often make sacrifices while building stuff and our solutions are rarely 100% and usually have some pros and cons that we have to be aware of.
This is excellent advice Akos!
I wish more interviewers followed this approach for judging candidates. In fact, some of the best teams I worked in had similar interview processes, probably because when I was selected it turned out to be a far better match because of the process.
Also, while interviewing, I've found the best candidates for the team not asking pre-decided DSA questions but deeper discussions on actual problem-solving that reveal the person's thought process.
Thanks Saurabh!
Yep, I just some good experiences recently and I knew I'm interviewing at the right company when I figured what their approach is. :)
Loved the advice Ákos :)
For me as an interviewer - it also makes the candidate more ‘human’. I think that subconsciously, when you see someone think and struggle their way, even if the answer is only at 80%, we’ll prefer that candidate to the ‘perfect’ and rehearsed one.
Totally agree. It resembles work conditions (and results) more too. We often make sacrifices while building stuff and our solutions are rarely 100% and usually have some pros and cons that we have to be aware of.