Multiple choice questions
September 16, 2019
One of the main strengths of the CodeSignal platform is that it can provide a quick signal of a candidate’s abilities. This has evident advantages
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Top 5 Mistakes in Technical Recruiting
September 13, 2019
We’ll unpack the top five mistakes we see in technical recruiting, starting with number five.
Test Driven Development
September 9, 2019
When a candidate has made it past the initial screening process, we’d typically like to take a closer look at their work, so there’s less
Where Do CS Grads Get Hired?
September 6, 2019
The best way to understand early technical hiring is by the numbers. With the utilization of LinkedIn data, we can determine where candidates went to school, and subsequently, where they are going to work.
File system task tests
September 2, 2019
In this episode we revisited the same file system task that we saw last time, but with a focus on how the tests work. The
Democratization of Education
August 30, 2019
The democratization of education is here. So, what exactly does that mean for recruiting? Whether we realize it or not, education has had and continues to have a significant impact on hiring. It’s not always easy to see the connection, and that’s because it takes a while for it to propagate.
File system tasks
August 26, 2019
Continuing the theme of showcasing tasks that emulate the real dev experience, we look at a file system task in this episode. In this type
Guidelines For Testing
August 23, 2019
Using assessments, especially at the top of your hiring funnel is a key component of making the selection process fair. But, with the introduction of assessments comes the need to validate the results you’re getting while avoiding any adverse impact.
Measuring Backend Skills
August 19, 2019
In the previous two episodes we looked at ways to zoom in and isolate a particular skill, though in reality, many developer positions will involve
Top 5 Talent Data Sources
August 16, 2019
When identifying talent data sources, it’s essential to focus on accessibility and accuracy. Just because a candidate may have one source readily available, doesn’t mean it’s highly accurate. And those that are accurate may not be widely used. Let’s jump into the top five talent data sources and see how they rank.
Recovery Tasks
August 12, 2019
Sometimes it’s not enough for a candidate to just be able to solve a given problem; you might be looking for someone who can solve
Testing Refactoring Skills
August 5, 2019
One of the specialties of the CodeSignal platform is its ability to provide targeted assessment. Isolating the specific skills required for the job provides the