[itgoon]

Competency tests have helped me get in the door.

That said, they seem to work best when they're part of an overall interview process. I think it's a mistake to look at only the highest scores and interview those people, they should only weed out the bottom scores and follow a more typical (do they fit? can they learn it?) process for the rest.

[kanox]

> Competency tests have helped me get in the door.

How so? The door was already open if the company decided to give you a test.

My impression is that coding tests either offer neutral or negative feedback during an interview. It's not like a candidate can manipulate linked lists in a way that shows particular brilliance.

[kofejnik]

Nope, the first hurdle is usually some bs resume filter which removes a lot of competent candidates from consideration

[itgoon]

The test comes before the interview, after speaking to a recruiter.