Surprising lessons from my research scientist job search

(yongzx.github.io)

28 points | by gmays 6 days ago ago

4 comments

  • zeafoamrun 2 days ago ago

    I've seen work trials promoted as a way for companies to improve their hiring decisions, but as he points out it sucks for a candidate. I think work trials might be a reflection of the current buyers market for software devs.

    • HPsquared a day ago ago

      If it's so good for the hiring company, it should be worth compensating candidates for their effort. Not sure how that works in regulatory / legal terms though.

      • zeafoamrun a day ago ago

        I think they do compensate candidates. But as the article mentions it sucks a whole week of energy you could be applying for other jobs. It means for that week you're forgoing other opportunities.

  • Ozzie-D a day ago ago

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