[dvtrn]

> But most people send them after the first filter.

I once got sent an automated email after applying to an org with a coding challenge before the first filter. Before even any recruiter/HM or anyone actually at the organization sent me an email acknowledging they received my application.

I initially bristled, and reached out to the generic "recruiting@" email that was present in the HackerRank email for the company, asking if I could at least have a screening call at minimum before committing time to a coding assessment.

They said no.

In the position of "needing work yesterday", I did the challenge.

And was promptly ghosted.