[ConsiderCrying]

> I think that seeing how someone reacts unprepared is a lot more valuable then seeing their work with them knowing what to expect

But why? The odds of them facing unexpected tasks on the job aren't that high, they have their job description, they have their set of skills, you delegate tasks based on that. It's not like there are curveballs coming every week where they have to upend their knowledge and strategies. It might be good to see how they act under pressure but seeing the person comfortable and putting in their best work helps evaluate how beneficial they will be to the company.

[brailsafe]

Imo, most of most jobs come down to how well you can tolerate doing what is basically intellectual grunt work while people interrupt your attention. As an IC, things are much more boring than ridiculous interview processes would have you believe.

[collyw]

> most of most jobs come down to how well you can tolerate doing what is basically intellectual grunt work while people interrupt your attention

I have never heard a better description of the majority of jobs out there.