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I'll bail from a job application if the tech trivia starts. Even a fizzbuzz.

It's a complete waste of time. Easily gamed or "crammed" for and provides little to no measure of actual problem solving or capability in the context of actual work.

On the other hand it's a strong signal that the company adheres to many "best practices" that aren't grouned in reality. So I say thanks for the red flag interviewer, goodbye!



How do you find a job, then?


The VAST majority of jobs don’t do this during the application phase.


The vast majority of jobs don't ask technical questions during the interview? Have I just been the unluckiest applicant of all time, then?


> The VAST majority of jobs don’t do this during the **application phase**.




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