A few days ago after having an interview with one recruiter, the CTO, and someone who was apparently a co-founder, I was asked to complete a 210 minutes (maximum time) test in codility. I am mentioning this here just because from my point of view (despite they are not multiple choice in general) codility tests are pretty similar to what is very well exposed as a concern in the post.
I didn't have time to dig into the test during the week because I was busy with my actual job tasks (I am looking for my next professional challenge). After that, the weekend came up, but I was doubting if dedicating 210 minutes of my relax/family time would be totally fair.
They pushed me on Monday. Kind of quoting: "Hey, we are kind of wrapping up the candidates for the position, did you had time to look at the codility test?"
So, after thinking deeply about the idea I created in my mind about the company based on the interview we had, and the pressure to work in a non-paid 3.5 hours depersonalized test, I decided to abandon the selection process.
I feel in general that we are obligated to show discomfort and struggle for fair recruiting processes for all of us. We should stand and get together to push companies to a more human and empathic process when they and we are looking for a win-win relationship in the future.
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A few days ago after having an interview with one recruiter, the CTO, and someone who was apparently a co-founder, I was asked to complete a 210 minutes (maximum time) test in codility. I am mentioning this here just because from my point of view (despite they are not multiple choice in general) codility tests are pretty similar to what is very well exposed as a concern in the post.
I didn't have time to dig into the test during the week because I was busy with my actual job tasks (I am looking for my next professional challenge). After that, the weekend came up, but I was doubting if dedicating 210 minutes of my relax/family time would be totally fair.
They pushed me on Monday. Kind of quoting: "Hey, we are kind of wrapping up the candidates for the position, did you had time to look at the codility test?"
So, after thinking deeply about the idea I created in my mind about the company based on the interview we had, and the pressure to work in a non-paid 3.5 hours depersonalized test, I decided to abandon the selection process.
I feel in general that we are obligated to show discomfort and struggle for fair recruiting processes for all of us. We should stand and get together to push companies to a more human and empathic process when they and we are looking for a win-win relationship in the future.