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by deepsun 1117 days ago
That's why I always ask for a very simple programming task (same for each candidate), but somewhat vaguely specified, solvable in different ways. Just like on real job, lots of inputs are not needed, some are missing.

Experienced candidates give two solutions in seconds, juniors cannot figure out the task, and overqualified are visibly annoyed by being asked to come to a whiteboard.