The modern tech interview
Summary
The article recounts a personal history of job interviewing and argues for reforms in modern tech recruitment. It critiques over-reliance on Leetcode-style tests and multiple rounds, advocates for scheduling flexibility and transparent, task-focused assessments, and emphasizes collaborative problem-solving and feedback at every stage. The piece also notes the impact of AI and LLMs on interviewing, urging interviewers to test for production readiness, scalability, and tradeoffs rather than memorization.