Cs evergreen slide 5

1. Avoid These 3
Common Technical
Interview Mistakes:

2. 1
Using a Whiteboard or Text Editor
Can be awkward for candidates
writing JavaScript by hand
Redundant when using
fully-functional IDE coding
environment
Creates unnecessary complexity
and stress during interviews

3. 2
Asking Candidates to Share
Their Screen
Seeing candidates’ browser tabs
or search history can introduce bias
Carries potential legal risks for
the company

4. 3
Improvising Interview Questions
Lack of preparation can
introduce bias
Consistency suffers when
there’s a lack of planning
and structure

5. Having the right tools for conducting remote technical
interviews - such as a cloud-based IDE - and a
consistent set of well-honed questions will move your
hiring team toward a less biased process for finding
the most qualified candidates.
By avoiding common pitfalls in technical interviews,
you will leave all candidates with a positive experience
and impression of your company.

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CodeSignal.com