I think company level tests are (generally) used by managers that have a
weak appreciation of the technology (and therefore no way to judge an
employee). The few times I have taken a test, and got the job, I have found
that the manager has little to no idea about the technology (and little idea
how to manage it). But, wouldn't we all love to have a supervisor that
understood the technology as much as we do?
Once during a third round interview, I could tell the company was having a
hard time judging my ability, so I offered them my CF code. I think it cost
me the job, but hey it was when I was just starting to CF (and they wanted a
Lead), and I wouldn't want to be expected to code on a level that I wasn't
comfortable with. Since I'm from a Graphic Design background, I'm used to
having a "portfolio" of work.
The company I'm at now has started giving a test (not CF) to applicants when
they walk in the door. We have had a few applicants walk out without even
looking at the test. The management here thinks they walked out because they
did not want to "face the music" or fail a test. In reality it was probably
because the applicant was blind-sided with a test up front, and was upset
about it.
After I have seen the type of companies that think a test is an appropriate
solution, I would be very hesitant to take a position somewhere I was given
a test.
But, all of this is moot when I need a job; I'll do about anything.
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