alt Hacker Newsthe idea is sound. create a basic standardized test targeted at tech/engineering jobs. not actually SAT -- operated by a vendor like The College Board. There are plenty of standardized test operators
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el_benhameen • 02/20/2025
Would certainly make it easy for employers to differentiate themselves by saying “well, at least we don’t do THAT”.
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renewiltord • 02/19/2025
That’s what Triplebyte planned on. The truth is I don’t trust anyone else to run evals.
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Etheryte • 02/20/2025
This largely misses what an interview is all about, save for entry level positions.
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When I'm interviewing, I'm putting about 30% of the weight towards "would I enjoy working with this person on a daily basis?", but in the context of technical discussions. Standardized testing won't be able to replicate it.