Candidates Dont Like Bullsh*t Homework - The 10 Minute Talent Rant

Published: March 2, 2022, 12:19 a.m.

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Everyone says pay + remote are the two must-not-screw-up-if-you-want-to-hire issues in this market.

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But there\\u2019s a 3rd: bullsh*t homework.

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We\\u2019re looking at you, \\u2018coding test before talking to anyone.\\u2019 You too \\u2018build me a product roadmap on a whim.\\u2019

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Yes, assessing skills is crucial. But there\\u2019s a time and a place for these types of exercises, which is usually later in the process. Or (gasp) never.



Jeff Smith and James Hornick will put the busy work on blast and pitch a few superior alternatives in The 10 Minute Talent Rant, "Candidates Don\\u2019t Like Bullsh*t Homework\\u201d

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