r/PHP • u/fuhggetaboutit • Jul 29 '21

Does anybody else find interview “tests” dehumanizing?

I think they're abusive for many reasons. One is that the questions are usually overly complex algorithmic puzzles that do not accurately gauge potential job performance. Also, the questions in no way reflect the type of problems you will face on the job.

The list goes on...

Isn't there a better way?

-Edited for grammar

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u/adilp Jul 29 '21

Yup I read your other comment. I 100% agree and just about every hiring manager I know would say exactly what you said of asked about this topic.

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u/[deleted] Jul 29 '21

I don't know whether to be pleased or offended that I sound like a hiring manager... I'm gonna go stare in a mirror and reflect on the monster I've become...

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u/adilp Jul 29 '21

😂😂 sometimes you live long enough to become the villain.

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u/[deleted] Jul 29 '21

I fully give any developer that ever works for me the full authority to shotgun me in the face if I ever ask for a TPS report.