[nly]

I'm currently sat on 2 strong offers in the UK, and think I'm in a favorable position to receive a third. The market is hot right now.

I know it's an exceptionally privileged position to be in, but trying to make the right decision for my future, particularly when it affects my partner as well, is really stressful.

Interviews vary wildly. Some are pure HackerRank grinds, others are more conversational and want to assess how rounded or seasoned I am as a developer. Some had a focus on algorithms and data structures, others were purely coding, debugging and thought process focused.

One started with a 2.5 hour homework as a timed HackerRank test, before any human contact, and was followed by 6 hours of further technical assessment. I took holiday off my current job to take these interviews, and WFH has helped me "bunk off" and do them.

The only advise I can offer to others is this: work with _only_ the best recruiters you can find, and leverage your personal connections and word of mouth. If your recruiter isn't introducing you to companies you've never heard of, or getting you interviews, ditch them.

[aweiland]

Is finding a good recruiter easier than finding a good position?

[nly]

The easiest way is to find someone you know and trust who switched jobs, preferably in an impression fashion, and then ask them to refer you to their recruiter.

My current recruiter:

- Checks in with me every day, unprompted.

- Calls me after (and sometimes before) every interview.

- Schedules interviews appropriately so I'm not overwhelmed.

- Respectfully tells companies who aren't moving fast enough to get lost (He did this with several companies once I had my first offer, only entertaining companies that promise an expedited or accelerated interview process so that I can make an informed decision).

- Gives me his honest opinion on offers I received from direct applications or via other recruiters, even when they're favorable and it's not in his best interest for me to accept. He's used these as leverage on my behalf.

- Has contacted me at weekends and bank holidays so I'm not left hanging.

If anyone in London wants a good "C++ in the financial sector" recruiter. Let me know.