I’ve been diving deep into candidate sourcing lately and it’s both exciting and overwhelming. Just last week, I used GitHub to find some hidden gems who were perfect for a tough-to-fill role. How are you all approaching the technical skills assessment in your interviews? Any tips or tools that have been game-changers for you?
It’s like trying to find the perfect puzzle piece in a thrift store — sometimes you just have to dig a bit deeper! I’ve had success using coding challenges on platforms like HackerRank to gauge technical skills before interviews. What kind of questions do you find work best for assessing candidates?
I totally get the excitement and overwhelming feeling! When I assess technical skills, I love using practical coding challenges — it really shows candidates in action… What’s your go-to method on GitHub to find those ‘hidden gems’?
I’ve had great luck with platform-specific assessments, especially when I need to gauge expertise in a particular area. Using GitHub for sourcing is smart; I often follow up with a pair programming session to see candidates in action. @bwright, do you ever incorporate real-world project scenarios into your assessments?
Finding the right fit can feel impossible at times! I’ve started incorporating project-based assessments that mirror real work instead of just coding tests. It gives a clearer picture of how they’d tackle actual tasks.
When assessing technical skills, I’ve found that incorporating a take-home project really helps gauge not just their coding abilities but also their problem-solving approach. It’s great to see how candidates tackle real-world scenarios. Have you considered how these projects can reflect a candidate’s work style?