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Can you outline what you might expect in an essay exam for a software engineer position?

Would it take the form of a standard interview question:

"Write a few paragraphs on what happens when you press a key on the keyboard"

Or would it use the medium to ask a question less appropriate in an oral interview process?

Genuinely curious what you envision with this format.


The goal is to assess a candidate’s ability to communicate technical matters quickly with structure, organization, and planning. Secondary considerations include the ability to follow simple instructions, command of written language, and accurate descriptions of technical subjects.


Hooray for mice.


I'll stick to my Fremen Windtraps thank you very much.


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