[Kaethar]

> 3) Don't do coding exercises before you interview with someone, be weary of asymmetrical time expenditures. see #2.

I hope no one outside of highly experienced individuals applies this rule when looking for a job in 2025.

[usernamed7]

why subject yourself to a 5 hour coding exercise before you've even spoken to someone at the company?

[Kaethar]

Because there's no other choice for entry/mid-level positions (and some lower end senior ones). Thankfully they are not 5 hours long, that's something I would also avoid.

For instance, in my recent job search for a new grad role, I had to do an OA for every company but Jane Street and Databricks (props to them).