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by TylerE 1397 days ago
Well, it's pretty simple if you don't given them the task until they agree they're ready to start, and then record when you receive the submission.

Any candidate capable of actually inventing a time machine should certainly be hired.
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alexyang21 1397 days ago
Haha yeah we implement 'soft time-boxing' by tracking git commit timestamps. It's not as stressful as having a visible timer and we won't block a submission that exceeds the recommended time, but reviewers can clearly see who took longer and their last commit within the suggested time, which helps to create an apples-to-apples comparison.

No candidate wants to be entered in the Hunger Games for who has the most time to sink into a take-home.

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NeverFade 1397 days ago
Most companies that use take-home tests don't use such systems.

Also, such a system does not prevent cheating, which is really the worst issue here.

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