Should a senior developer refuse to take paper exams during an interview?

Posted by ??? Shengyuan Lu on Programmers See other posts from Programmers or by ??? Shengyuan Lu
Published on 2011-04-07T13:17:04Z Indexed on 2012/06/07 16:47 UTC
Read the original article Hit count: 377

Filed under:

interview

|

senior-developer

I found that many senior developers refuse to do paper exams in interviews. They regard the exam as a kind of humiliation, because they think that "They don't trust my programming ability even if I have five years working experience... only junior staff need take a paper exam...".

However, Joel insists:

11. Do new candidates write code during their interview?

Would you hire a magician without asking them to show you some magic tricks? Of course not.

Is it justifiable if a senior developer refuses to take a paper exam in an interview?

© Programmers or respective owner

Related posts about interview

Microsoft SDE Interview vs Microsoft SDET Interview and Resources to Study

as seen on Programmers - Search for 'Programmers'
I have always heard that SDE interviews are much harder to crack than SDET. Is it really true? I have also heard that if candidate doesnt do well in SDE interview he is also sometimes offered SDET position. How much truth is there into these talks? I would highly appreciate if someone would put… >>> More
How to prepare for a telephone interview: ‘Develop an Interview Cheat Sheet’

as seen on Oracle Blogs - Search for 'Oracle Blogs'
At Oracle we often do telephone interviews in different stages of the process with candidates, due to the fact that we hire native speakers into other countries. On this blog we already have an article with tips and tricks for phone interviews that can help you during the telephone interviews… >>> More
C# Multithreading Interview questions for a senior developer/designer position.

as seen on Programmers - Search for 'Programmers'
I know there have been a great deal of interview questions posted on SO and specifically i like the post "Good C# interview questions for a Senior developer position" But i really wondered what sort of interview questions were asked to a senior developer or technical consultant on multithreading… >>> More
SQL SERVER – Interview Questions and Answers – Frequently Asked Questions – Introduction – Day 1 of 31

as seen on SQL Authority - Search for 'SQL Authority'
List of all the Interview Questions and Answers Series blogs Posts covering interview questions and answers always make for interesting reading. Some people like the subject for their helpful hints and thought provoking subject, and others dislike these posts because they feel it is nothing more… >>> More
SQL SERVER – Interview Questions & Answers Needs Your Help

as seen on SQL Authority - Search for 'SQL Authority'
About an year ago, I had posted SQL Server related Interview Questions and Answers. It was very well received in community. I have received many comments, suggestions and emails on this subject. I am planning to upgrade the Interview Questions and Answers and take it to next level. Here, I need your… >>> More

Related posts about senior-developer

Should a senior developer refuse to take paper exams during an interview?

as seen on Programmers - Search for 'Programmers'
I found that many senior developers refuse to do paper exams in interviews. They regard the exam as a kind of humiliation, because they think that "They don't trust my programming ability even if I have five years working experience... only junior staff need take a paper exam...". However, Joel insists: … >>> More
C# Multithreading Interview questions for a senior developer/designer position.

as seen on Programmers - Search for 'Programmers'
I know there have been a great deal of interview questions posted on SO and specifically i like the post "Good C# interview questions for a Senior developer position" But i really wondered what sort of interview questions were asked to a senior developer or technical consultant on multithreading… >>> More
Key things to learn to be a senior developer under the MS platform

as seen on Stack Overflow - Search for 'Stack Overflow'
I know the following: asp.net webforms, mvc, sql server 2005/2008, web services, and windows services. I want to expand so I can be a little more versatile. What things should I be focusing on? (this is general guidance, with a web focus) I am thinking: SSIS windows workflow sharepoint What… >>> More
books or online resources to prepare for .NET interviews for senior developer role

as seen on Stack Overflow - Search for 'Stack Overflow'
Hi, can you suggest some good books or online resources (FAQ or articles) to prepare for .NET interviews (.NET concepts, ASP.NET, C# etc) for senior developer role? something to refresh the concepts, not too much detailed. there could be stuff I haven't done before (that applies to everyone), so at… >>> More
What is a Principal Software Engineer?

as seen on Stack Overflow - Search for 'Stack Overflow'
What is the job description of a Principal and how is it different from just a Software Engineer? >>> More