In 10 mins, automate a relatively complex end-to-end scenario. I tried to generate robust locators for WebElements (not "Copy XPath" from dev tools), but time was not enough for that and I backed out. Interviewer told me that "Copy XPath" whould have been Ok. So much for quality ...
One year later I tried to apply again (ready to "Copy XPath" this time), but could not. Support tells me that they permanently closed my application for cheating. Say what?!!
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In 10 mins automate an ~10 steps end-to-end scenario with whatever automation framework you want.
Ho presentato la mia candidatura tramite un selezionatore. La procedura ha richiesto una settimana. Ho sostenuto un colloquio presso Toptal nel mese di mag 2020
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I had never heard about this company before I was contacted by their recruiter, but decided to try it. There are 4 steps overall. The last two are technical screenings through a web cam. I got to the last step where I was presenting a project and this was the worst interview experience I have ever had. The interviewer was very rude and full of himself. I understood that I was not going to pass the moment he started talking.
They told me to carefully read the requirements before submitting the project, but during the interview he asked why I didn't do a certain thing, that was not even in the scope. And when I said this was not in the requirements, he asked me if requirements specifically stated not to do it. Half way through the interview I was just waiting for it to be over.
From the company that claims they hire the top talent, I was expecting a professional interviewer who is able to at least get over himself and stay humble for an hour.
They gave me an option to retry in 3 months (which they seem to give to everyone), but after having such an unpleasant experience I have no intention of dealing with them again.
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The whole interview was about presenting a project that you would have to complete per the requirements they send to you in advance.