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Ask HN: Interviews and Offers Help Needed

by chandrew on 2/4/15, 10:13 PM with 3 comments

Hi HN,

Currently, I have an offer which I'll probably have to get back to them within a week. I'm also interviewing with another company but I have to finish some coding challenges (1 small application, 3 puzzle programs). I'm not sure if I can make it through the challenges and interview process and then offer by the time I need to get back with the other employer. Any advice?

Thanks.

  • by gamechangr on 2/4/15, 11:16 PM

    TAKE THE FIRST OFFER.

    What you could do is tell the "Code Challenge" company that you will be accepting another offer and wanted to know if they would make "an exception" by letting you skip the challenge. Then if the "code challenge" company doesn't offer a substantial increase...go with the first company. If it's close, make sure to go with the company WITHOUT the challenge.

  • by JoeAltmaier on 2/4/15, 11:19 PM

    Depends on your experience and on the offer. A code challenge is just a first filter; it doesn't mean the company will make an offer. Probably not worth putting yourself through that for maybe nothing.

  • by smt88 on 2/4/15, 10:43 PM

    Take the offer you have. Don't work for a company that makes you do coding challenges.