Should you including a programmer test in your Interview process? It’s a question many ask. Here’s how to decide whether or not to do it.
While many jobs in the worldwide economy are experiencing downsizing, technology jobs are seeing steady growth to the tune of 7.3 million jobs in the US alone as of 2017.
Due to this trend, people wanting to be attractive to potential employers are positioning themselves as having coding knowledge required for jobs in software development, cybersecurity, cloud computing, and more.
But how can you tell if an applicant actually possesses the skills they’re claiming they have? After all, a resume only gives you so much insight.
This problem creates a question. Should hiring managers implement a programmer test into their interview process?
This post discusses some of the advantages and disadvantages of a programming test. We hope it’s valuable to both people hiring and those applying for coding jobs. These are some reasons why a programmer test makes sense in the interview process.
1) You Can Assess Whether or Not Candidates Have Non-negotiable Skills
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