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Recently I applied to a company that I was really excited to work for. They, like many other companies, gave me a simple take home code challenge. I made sure all my code was clean, had comments, and even included Java Documentation.



When they first sent the test, I noticed a few possible problems with the Challenge, which I immediately addressed with a polite email stating that I had reviewed the question and was about to begin, but had a few questions regarding the requirement... mainly that they were referring to an Int where it seemed more appropriate to use a float (as it was a currency exchange calculator). They didn't reply to those questions, so over the weekend I went ahead and completed the challenge making assumptions around my questions and documenting those assumptions and why I made them when submitting for review.



As soon as they received my submission they replied saying that my assumptions were correct and they were not sure why they referenced an int and in fact they were changing it to a float. They also stated that they received my submission and would contact me soon to set up a Question and Answer Review of my code.



A week later, I wrote a checking in email. And now another week later I have still heard nothing back.



Is it common to just not call a candidate back if you are not satisfied with the result of the test? It was so simple, i don't know how I could have flunked it.



In the past I have always received an email pass or fail from other companies.




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    "Flunking" is such a subjective term. There could be any number of reasons why they haven't returned your mails. You don't have representation in the form of a recruiter?
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    Just as an aside, see Why not use Double or Float to represent currency? (It might still make sense for a conversion rate, though.)
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    that was my correction.. i actually used float and BigDecimal to half-round up to the nearest 2nd decimal position
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    but integers won't represent the decimal positions and the no exchange is going to come back as a whole number
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    @erik: You may still be having a point, but just to make sure, we're talking about using an int to represent the smallest unit of the currency in question.
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Recently I applied to a company that I was really excited to work for. They, like many other companies, gave me a simple take home code challenge. I made sure all my code was clean, had comments, and even included Java Documentation.



When they first sent the test, I noticed a few possible problems with the Challenge, which I immediately addressed with a polite email stating that I had reviewed the question and was about to begin, but had a few questions regarding the requirement... mainly that they were referring to an Int where it seemed more appropriate to use a float (as it was a currency exchange calculator). They didn't reply to those questions, so over the weekend I went ahead and completed the challenge making assumptions around my questions and documenting those assumptions and why I made them when submitting for review.



As soon as they received my submission they replied saying that my assumptions were correct and they were not sure why they referenced an int and in fact they were changing it to a float. They also stated that they received my submission and would contact me soon to set up a Question and Answer Review of my code.



A week later, I wrote a checking in email. And now another week later I have still heard nothing back.



Is it common to just not call a candidate back if you are not satisfied with the result of the test? It was so simple, i don't know how I could have flunked it.



In the past I have always received an email pass or fail from other companies.




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    "Flunking" is such a subjective term. There could be any number of reasons why they haven't returned your mails. You don't have representation in the form of a recruiter?
    – Joel Etherton
    Jul 29 '14 at 13:17






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    Just as an aside, see Why not use Double or Float to represent currency? (It might still make sense for a conversion rate, though.)
    – Joshua Taylor
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    that was my correction.. i actually used float and BigDecimal to half-round up to the nearest 2nd decimal position
    – erik
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    but integers won't represent the decimal positions and the no exchange is going to come back as a whole number
    – erik
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    @erik: You may still be having a point, but just to make sure, we're talking about using an int to represent the smallest unit of the currency in question.
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Recently I applied to a company that I was really excited to work for. They, like many other companies, gave me a simple take home code challenge. I made sure all my code was clean, had comments, and even included Java Documentation.



When they first sent the test, I noticed a few possible problems with the Challenge, which I immediately addressed with a polite email stating that I had reviewed the question and was about to begin, but had a few questions regarding the requirement... mainly that they were referring to an Int where it seemed more appropriate to use a float (as it was a currency exchange calculator). They didn't reply to those questions, so over the weekend I went ahead and completed the challenge making assumptions around my questions and documenting those assumptions and why I made them when submitting for review.



As soon as they received my submission they replied saying that my assumptions were correct and they were not sure why they referenced an int and in fact they were changing it to a float. They also stated that they received my submission and would contact me soon to set up a Question and Answer Review of my code.



A week later, I wrote a checking in email. And now another week later I have still heard nothing back.



Is it common to just not call a candidate back if you are not satisfied with the result of the test? It was so simple, i don't know how I could have flunked it.



In the past I have always received an email pass or fail from other companies.




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  • Is it normal for a company not to contact you after a lengthy interview to let you know you didn't get the job? [closed]

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Recently I applied to a company that I was really excited to work for. They, like many other companies, gave me a simple take home code challenge. I made sure all my code was clean, had comments, and even included Java Documentation.



When they first sent the test, I noticed a few possible problems with the Challenge, which I immediately addressed with a polite email stating that I had reviewed the question and was about to begin, but had a few questions regarding the requirement... mainly that they were referring to an Int where it seemed more appropriate to use a float (as it was a currency exchange calculator). They didn't reply to those questions, so over the weekend I went ahead and completed the challenge making assumptions around my questions and documenting those assumptions and why I made them when submitting for review.



As soon as they received my submission they replied saying that my assumptions were correct and they were not sure why they referenced an int and in fact they were changing it to a float. They also stated that they received my submission and would contact me soon to set up a Question and Answer Review of my code.



A week later, I wrote a checking in email. And now another week later I have still heard nothing back.



Is it common to just not call a candidate back if you are not satisfied with the result of the test? It was so simple, i don't know how I could have flunked it.



In the past I have always received an email pass or fail from other companies.





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    "Flunking" is such a subjective term. There could be any number of reasons why they haven't returned your mails. You don't have representation in the form of a recruiter?
    – Joel Etherton
    Jul 29 '14 at 13:17






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    Just as an aside, see Why not use Double or Float to represent currency? (It might still make sense for a conversion rate, though.)
    – Joshua Taylor
    Jul 29 '14 at 15:27







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    that was my correction.. i actually used float and BigDecimal to half-round up to the nearest 2nd decimal position
    – erik
    Jul 29 '14 at 15:29






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    but integers won't represent the decimal positions and the no exchange is going to come back as a whole number
    – erik
    Jul 29 '14 at 15:31






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    @erik: You may still be having a point, but just to make sure, we're talking about using an int to represent the smallest unit of the currency in question.
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    "Flunking" is such a subjective term. There could be any number of reasons why they haven't returned your mails. You don't have representation in the form of a recruiter?
    – Joel Etherton
    Jul 29 '14 at 13:17






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    Just as an aside, see Why not use Double or Float to represent currency? (It might still make sense for a conversion rate, though.)
    – Joshua Taylor
    Jul 29 '14 at 15:27







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    that was my correction.. i actually used float and BigDecimal to half-round up to the nearest 2nd decimal position
    – erik
    Jul 29 '14 at 15:29






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    but integers won't represent the decimal positions and the no exchange is going to come back as a whole number
    – erik
    Jul 29 '14 at 15:31






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    @erik: You may still be having a point, but just to make sure, we're talking about using an int to represent the smallest unit of the currency in question.
    – O. R. Mapper
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"Flunking" is such a subjective term. There could be any number of reasons why they haven't returned your mails. You don't have representation in the form of a recruiter?
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"Flunking" is such a subjective term. There could be any number of reasons why they haven't returned your mails. You don't have representation in the form of a recruiter?
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Just as an aside, see Why not use Double or Float to represent currency? (It might still make sense for a conversion rate, though.)
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that was my correction.. i actually used float and BigDecimal to half-round up to the nearest 2nd decimal position
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that was my correction.. i actually used float and BigDecimal to half-round up to the nearest 2nd decimal position
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but integers won't represent the decimal positions and the no exchange is going to come back as a whole number
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but integers won't represent the decimal positions and the no exchange is going to come back as a whole number
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@erik: You may still be having a point, but just to make sure, we're talking about using an int to represent the smallest unit of the currency in question.
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@erik: You may still be having a point, but just to make sure, we're talking about using an int to represent the smallest unit of the currency in question.
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It's really hard to say. They should have sent you some sort of reply. That's pretty common but I suppose they don't have to.



They may not be in any hurry to hire someone. They could be fielding a large volume of qualified people.



People can react very negatively to being corrected too, you can't control that.



There is a possibility that you're overqualified. Recently a group of my classmates all applied for the same software job. We've all taken the same classes together and I've worked with each of them over the years and in my assessment the least qualified one among them got the job. The top two didn't even get an interview. Sometimes these software jobs are companies looking for people who can put code into the computer, without having to pay for a 'developer', I make that statement very cautiously and wish not to sound pretentious.



You can keep politely following up but at some point you may have to face the music that you didn't get it and continue to look elsewhere.






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    Yeah, i hope i didn't offend them with corrections to the test, i was careful to pose them as questions, not criticisms.
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    I make that statement very cautiously and wish not to sound pretentious I've been passed over, as a programmer with years of experience w/only AA's, for individuals with MBA's and no experience. It's not pretentious to face the real world with real expectations. Recruiters who care more about paper than experience, over/under qualified, over/under paid, etc...
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    "Sometimes these software jobs are companies looking for people who can put code into the computer, without having to pay for a 'developer'..." - also known as the United States Air Force.
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Keep following up. You have a positive relationship with them. They know that they not just a good programmer but that you are a case where good help is hard to find. They almost certainly have other stuff on their plates. Give them the benefit of the doubt, keep following up but take no chances - keep floating your resume and going to interviews. No putting all your eggs in the same basket.






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    well i am already currently employed and fairly happy where i am at, but felt it was time as an android dev to start shopping around for more exciting positions and salary. I have been at my current job for over 2 years and while my reviews are always "kick a$$" I am not getting more than 3% more every year
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    @erik over 2 years and … I am not getting more than 3% more every year So you mean you got ≤3% twice. (Just pointing out that two data points isn't all that much. It's fine to be dissatisfied with it, but it's not quite a "long term pattern of behavior" yet, either.)
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  • @erik do you work for an IT focused company or a company that's main business is in other fields and has an IT department to help enable the main business?
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  • I work in advertising.. as a mobile developer. And i understand that 2 years is not exactly long term, but i have read that it is wise to look for a new company every 2-3 years
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  • 3% performance based raise, twice in a row?! Luxury! When I were a boy, we wouldn't get nowt but hopes and dreams for Christmas.
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I have interviewed for hundreds of jobs, and been accepted for dozens, but not ever have I got a call back to let me know I was not chosen.



It sounds like they have not gotten back to you for a while. This means that they are not going to hire you. Odds are, as amazingly well as you did on your exam, someone else did better, or was a better fit over all.



The appropriate action to take at this time is nothing. Move on to the next interview.






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    i have gotten many responses as to why i was not chosen before.. that said sure this is a possibility, but code test are generally put forth not as an ultimate decider but to raise a question and answer period
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  • @erik if you get a response at all when you're rejected it's a form letter with some standard phrase like "we don't think you'd fit in your team"... Anything more detailed I've only ever been told in person during a job interview or from a recruiter who went fishing for information after hearing nothing for weeks.
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This sounds like a very good start.



Management can be very busy though, and decisions are sometimes required to be chained between multiple layers of management.



There's HR, sometimes a manager over the team you'd be working in, a manager over that manager and other managers within the work space unit and then there can be a manager over that manager and so on, sometimes a permission from everyone, including some specialists, are required.



Also, let's face it, It's summer time, it's common that things take way longer than they usually do due to summer vacations.



It's happened to me that I've been having a good experience with a potential employer, but I didn't hear anything for weeks until suddenly I was offered a job in that company. I had already accepted another job offer but that's not the important point, the important point is that sometimes companies are not rushing to offer anything due to many reasons.



If you don't hear from them within another week try to give them a call, direct contact is usually the best way to go. Just don't give up.






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  • I mean i wrote their internal Tech Recruiter a follow up email a week ago, just asking if there was any status, and if they as a company offer constructive feedback to code tests. no response but you are right, it is summer. who knows.
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  • @erik If you wrote the recruiter while the recruiter was on vacation, guess what happens :)
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  • @VietnhiPhuvan I guess it's similar to when we were in elementary school, thinking of teachers living outside school was just absurd back then.
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  • @erik Make it simple on the internal recruiter - just ask for status. You can always ask for constructive feedback on your code later.
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I've recruited several candidates before, and I think checking in once a week to say simply "we're still interested" or "management is reviewing your application" is acceptable, but to not send anything for a week or longer is not professional.



Companies will not necessarily provide constructive feedback, there are some good reasons for this and some silly HR reasons for this.






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    I'm a software developer, too. The situation that you've described is, from my experience, very common. As someone else noted, it's very rare that you receive a response informing you that you were not selected for the position. And though you may have done well on the test, there are several factors at play in the hiring decision that a company makes-- technical skill, personality, availability of an established colleague, etc.



    Your best defense is a good offense: Continue applying for more jobs, continue going to other interviews, and continue working on side projects that will boost your confidence. Ambiguity regarding a job application is easier to handle when you have several irons in the fire, so to speak.



    Good luck!






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      I made sure all my code was clean, had comments, and even included Java Documentation.




      Maybe they were looking for someone who just codes and doesn't ask that many questions. You could post up your code on Code Review, maybe you did things like too many comments or extra classes where a function is enough, and so on.



      But assuming there was more than one applicant it is just normal to not get accepted even if you did a good job. Maybe someone did equally good and they threw dice to decide. Just don't let that disappoint you.






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      • When giving me the code test, the explained that the point was to have me complete it and then they would set up a phone call where they would as me about the code I wrote and my process..
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      so over the weekend I went ahead and completed the challenge making assumptions around my questions and documenting those assumptions and why I made them when submitting for review.




      And that's the problem right there. You didn't write to the listed specifications. You made assumptions about things you didn't have enough information about to make assumptions on.

      And if you decided to use floating point numbers to store monetary data, you made a fundamental mistake.


      So they threw out your submission because of that no doubt.






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        this doesn't answer the question asked, "Is it common to just not call a candidate back if you are not satisfied with the result of the test?"
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        its also inaccurate and an assumption. I wrote them as soon as i got the test, which i had agreed to complete by monday. they never wrote back answering my question, until i submitted the answer and they told me i was correct and they would fix the test to reflect that in the future.
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      It's really hard to say. They should have sent you some sort of reply. That's pretty common but I suppose they don't have to.



      They may not be in any hurry to hire someone. They could be fielding a large volume of qualified people.



      People can react very negatively to being corrected too, you can't control that.



      There is a possibility that you're overqualified. Recently a group of my classmates all applied for the same software job. We've all taken the same classes together and I've worked with each of them over the years and in my assessment the least qualified one among them got the job. The top two didn't even get an interview. Sometimes these software jobs are companies looking for people who can put code into the computer, without having to pay for a 'developer', I make that statement very cautiously and wish not to sound pretentious.



      You can keep politely following up but at some point you may have to face the music that you didn't get it and continue to look elsewhere.






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        Yeah, i hope i didn't offend them with corrections to the test, i was careful to pose them as questions, not criticisms.
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        I make that statement very cautiously and wish not to sound pretentious I've been passed over, as a programmer with years of experience w/only AA's, for individuals with MBA's and no experience. It's not pretentious to face the real world with real expectations. Recruiters who care more about paper than experience, over/under qualified, over/under paid, etc...
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        "Sometimes these software jobs are companies looking for people who can put code into the computer, without having to pay for a 'developer'..." - also known as the United States Air Force.
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      It's really hard to say. They should have sent you some sort of reply. That's pretty common but I suppose they don't have to.



      They may not be in any hurry to hire someone. They could be fielding a large volume of qualified people.



      People can react very negatively to being corrected too, you can't control that.



      There is a possibility that you're overqualified. Recently a group of my classmates all applied for the same software job. We've all taken the same classes together and I've worked with each of them over the years and in my assessment the least qualified one among them got the job. The top two didn't even get an interview. Sometimes these software jobs are companies looking for people who can put code into the computer, without having to pay for a 'developer', I make that statement very cautiously and wish not to sound pretentious.



      You can keep politely following up but at some point you may have to face the music that you didn't get it and continue to look elsewhere.






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        Yeah, i hope i didn't offend them with corrections to the test, i was careful to pose them as questions, not criticisms.
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        I make that statement very cautiously and wish not to sound pretentious I've been passed over, as a programmer with years of experience w/only AA's, for individuals with MBA's and no experience. It's not pretentious to face the real world with real expectations. Recruiters who care more about paper than experience, over/under qualified, over/under paid, etc...
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      It's really hard to say. They should have sent you some sort of reply. That's pretty common but I suppose they don't have to.



      They may not be in any hurry to hire someone. They could be fielding a large volume of qualified people.



      People can react very negatively to being corrected too, you can't control that.



      There is a possibility that you're overqualified. Recently a group of my classmates all applied for the same software job. We've all taken the same classes together and I've worked with each of them over the years and in my assessment the least qualified one among them got the job. The top two didn't even get an interview. Sometimes these software jobs are companies looking for people who can put code into the computer, without having to pay for a 'developer', I make that statement very cautiously and wish not to sound pretentious.



      You can keep politely following up but at some point you may have to face the music that you didn't get it and continue to look elsewhere.






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      It's really hard to say. They should have sent you some sort of reply. That's pretty common but I suppose they don't have to.



      They may not be in any hurry to hire someone. They could be fielding a large volume of qualified people.



      People can react very negatively to being corrected too, you can't control that.



      There is a possibility that you're overqualified. Recently a group of my classmates all applied for the same software job. We've all taken the same classes together and I've worked with each of them over the years and in my assessment the least qualified one among them got the job. The top two didn't even get an interview. Sometimes these software jobs are companies looking for people who can put code into the computer, without having to pay for a 'developer', I make that statement very cautiously and wish not to sound pretentious.



      You can keep politely following up but at some point you may have to face the music that you didn't get it and continue to look elsewhere.







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        Yeah, i hope i didn't offend them with corrections to the test, i was careful to pose them as questions, not criticisms.
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        I make that statement very cautiously and wish not to sound pretentious I've been passed over, as a programmer with years of experience w/only AA's, for individuals with MBA's and no experience. It's not pretentious to face the real world with real expectations. Recruiters who care more about paper than experience, over/under qualified, over/under paid, etc...
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        Jul 29 '14 at 15:13






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        "Sometimes these software jobs are companies looking for people who can put code into the computer, without having to pay for a 'developer'..." - also known as the United States Air Force.
        – Deryck
        Jul 30 '14 at 7:24










      • Hello football. :)
        – nomen
        Jul 31 '14 at 20:05












      • 1




        Yeah, i hope i didn't offend them with corrections to the test, i was careful to pose them as questions, not criticisms.
        – erik
        Jul 29 '14 at 13:15






      • 8




        I make that statement very cautiously and wish not to sound pretentious I've been passed over, as a programmer with years of experience w/only AA's, for individuals with MBA's and no experience. It's not pretentious to face the real world with real expectations. Recruiters who care more about paper than experience, over/under qualified, over/under paid, etc...
        – WernerCD
        Jul 29 '14 at 15:13






      • 1




        "Sometimes these software jobs are companies looking for people who can put code into the computer, without having to pay for a 'developer'..." - also known as the United States Air Force.
        – Deryck
        Jul 30 '14 at 7:24










      • Hello football. :)
        – nomen
        Jul 31 '14 at 20:05







      1




      1




      Yeah, i hope i didn't offend them with corrections to the test, i was careful to pose them as questions, not criticisms.
      – erik
      Jul 29 '14 at 13:15




      Yeah, i hope i didn't offend them with corrections to the test, i was careful to pose them as questions, not criticisms.
      – erik
      Jul 29 '14 at 13:15




      8




      8




      I make that statement very cautiously and wish not to sound pretentious I've been passed over, as a programmer with years of experience w/only AA's, for individuals with MBA's and no experience. It's not pretentious to face the real world with real expectations. Recruiters who care more about paper than experience, over/under qualified, over/under paid, etc...
      – WernerCD
      Jul 29 '14 at 15:13




      I make that statement very cautiously and wish not to sound pretentious I've been passed over, as a programmer with years of experience w/only AA's, for individuals with MBA's and no experience. It's not pretentious to face the real world with real expectations. Recruiters who care more about paper than experience, over/under qualified, over/under paid, etc...
      – WernerCD
      Jul 29 '14 at 15:13




      1




      1




      "Sometimes these software jobs are companies looking for people who can put code into the computer, without having to pay for a 'developer'..." - also known as the United States Air Force.
      – Deryck
      Jul 30 '14 at 7:24




      "Sometimes these software jobs are companies looking for people who can put code into the computer, without having to pay for a 'developer'..." - also known as the United States Air Force.
      – Deryck
      Jul 30 '14 at 7:24












      Hello football. :)
      – nomen
      Jul 31 '14 at 20:05




      Hello football. :)
      – nomen
      Jul 31 '14 at 20:05












      up vote
      12
      down vote













      Keep following up. You have a positive relationship with them. They know that they not just a good programmer but that you are a case where good help is hard to find. They almost certainly have other stuff on their plates. Give them the benefit of the doubt, keep following up but take no chances - keep floating your resume and going to interviews. No putting all your eggs in the same basket.






      share|improve this answer


















      • 1




        well i am already currently employed and fairly happy where i am at, but felt it was time as an android dev to start shopping around for more exciting positions and salary. I have been at my current job for over 2 years and while my reviews are always "kick a$$" I am not getting more than 3% more every year
        – erik
        Jul 29 '14 at 12:35






      • 2




        @erik over 2 years and … I am not getting more than 3% more every year So you mean you got ≤3% twice. (Just pointing out that two data points isn't all that much. It's fine to be dissatisfied with it, but it's not quite a "long term pattern of behavior" yet, either.)
        – Joshua Taylor
        Jul 29 '14 at 15:33











      • @erik do you work for an IT focused company or a company that's main business is in other fields and has an IT department to help enable the main business?
        – Lee O.
        Jul 29 '14 at 16:23










      • I work in advertising.. as a mobile developer. And i understand that 2 years is not exactly long term, but i have read that it is wise to look for a new company every 2-3 years
        – erik
        Jul 29 '14 at 16:25










      • 3% performance based raise, twice in a row?! Luxury! When I were a boy, we wouldn't get nowt but hopes and dreams for Christmas.
        – Gusdor
        Jul 30 '14 at 7:47














      up vote
      12
      down vote













      Keep following up. You have a positive relationship with them. They know that they not just a good programmer but that you are a case where good help is hard to find. They almost certainly have other stuff on their plates. Give them the benefit of the doubt, keep following up but take no chances - keep floating your resume and going to interviews. No putting all your eggs in the same basket.






      share|improve this answer


















      • 1




        well i am already currently employed and fairly happy where i am at, but felt it was time as an android dev to start shopping around for more exciting positions and salary. I have been at my current job for over 2 years and while my reviews are always "kick a$$" I am not getting more than 3% more every year
        – erik
        Jul 29 '14 at 12:35






      • 2




        @erik over 2 years and … I am not getting more than 3% more every year So you mean you got ≤3% twice. (Just pointing out that two data points isn't all that much. It's fine to be dissatisfied with it, but it's not quite a "long term pattern of behavior" yet, either.)
        – Joshua Taylor
        Jul 29 '14 at 15:33











      • @erik do you work for an IT focused company or a company that's main business is in other fields and has an IT department to help enable the main business?
        – Lee O.
        Jul 29 '14 at 16:23










      • I work in advertising.. as a mobile developer. And i understand that 2 years is not exactly long term, but i have read that it is wise to look for a new company every 2-3 years
        – erik
        Jul 29 '14 at 16:25










      • 3% performance based raise, twice in a row?! Luxury! When I were a boy, we wouldn't get nowt but hopes and dreams for Christmas.
        – Gusdor
        Jul 30 '14 at 7:47












      up vote
      12
      down vote










      up vote
      12
      down vote









      Keep following up. You have a positive relationship with them. They know that they not just a good programmer but that you are a case where good help is hard to find. They almost certainly have other stuff on their plates. Give them the benefit of the doubt, keep following up but take no chances - keep floating your resume and going to interviews. No putting all your eggs in the same basket.






      share|improve this answer














      Keep following up. You have a positive relationship with them. They know that they not just a good programmer but that you are a case where good help is hard to find. They almost certainly have other stuff on their plates. Give them the benefit of the doubt, keep following up but take no chances - keep floating your resume and going to interviews. No putting all your eggs in the same basket.







      share|improve this answer














      share|improve this answer



      share|improve this answer








      edited Jul 29 '14 at 12:38

























      answered Jul 29 '14 at 12:32









      Vietnhi Phuvan

      68.9k7118254




      68.9k7118254







      • 1




        well i am already currently employed and fairly happy where i am at, but felt it was time as an android dev to start shopping around for more exciting positions and salary. I have been at my current job for over 2 years and while my reviews are always "kick a$$" I am not getting more than 3% more every year
        – erik
        Jul 29 '14 at 12:35






      • 2




        @erik over 2 years and … I am not getting more than 3% more every year So you mean you got ≤3% twice. (Just pointing out that two data points isn't all that much. It's fine to be dissatisfied with it, but it's not quite a "long term pattern of behavior" yet, either.)
        – Joshua Taylor
        Jul 29 '14 at 15:33











      • @erik do you work for an IT focused company or a company that's main business is in other fields and has an IT department to help enable the main business?
        – Lee O.
        Jul 29 '14 at 16:23










      • I work in advertising.. as a mobile developer. And i understand that 2 years is not exactly long term, but i have read that it is wise to look for a new company every 2-3 years
        – erik
        Jul 29 '14 at 16:25










      • 3% performance based raise, twice in a row?! Luxury! When I were a boy, we wouldn't get nowt but hopes and dreams for Christmas.
        – Gusdor
        Jul 30 '14 at 7:47












      • 1




        well i am already currently employed and fairly happy where i am at, but felt it was time as an android dev to start shopping around for more exciting positions and salary. I have been at my current job for over 2 years and while my reviews are always "kick a$$" I am not getting more than 3% more every year
        – erik
        Jul 29 '14 at 12:35






      • 2




        @erik over 2 years and … I am not getting more than 3% more every year So you mean you got ≤3% twice. (Just pointing out that two data points isn't all that much. It's fine to be dissatisfied with it, but it's not quite a "long term pattern of behavior" yet, either.)
        – Joshua Taylor
        Jul 29 '14 at 15:33











      • @erik do you work for an IT focused company or a company that's main business is in other fields and has an IT department to help enable the main business?
        – Lee O.
        Jul 29 '14 at 16:23










      • I work in advertising.. as a mobile developer. And i understand that 2 years is not exactly long term, but i have read that it is wise to look for a new company every 2-3 years
        – erik
        Jul 29 '14 at 16:25










      • 3% performance based raise, twice in a row?! Luxury! When I were a boy, we wouldn't get nowt but hopes and dreams for Christmas.
        – Gusdor
        Jul 30 '14 at 7:47







      1




      1




      well i am already currently employed and fairly happy where i am at, but felt it was time as an android dev to start shopping around for more exciting positions and salary. I have been at my current job for over 2 years and while my reviews are always "kick a$$" I am not getting more than 3% more every year
      – erik
      Jul 29 '14 at 12:35




      well i am already currently employed and fairly happy where i am at, but felt it was time as an android dev to start shopping around for more exciting positions and salary. I have been at my current job for over 2 years and while my reviews are always "kick a$$" I am not getting more than 3% more every year
      – erik
      Jul 29 '14 at 12:35




      2




      2




      @erik over 2 years and … I am not getting more than 3% more every year So you mean you got ≤3% twice. (Just pointing out that two data points isn't all that much. It's fine to be dissatisfied with it, but it's not quite a "long term pattern of behavior" yet, either.)
      – Joshua Taylor
      Jul 29 '14 at 15:33





      @erik over 2 years and … I am not getting more than 3% more every year So you mean you got ≤3% twice. (Just pointing out that two data points isn't all that much. It's fine to be dissatisfied with it, but it's not quite a "long term pattern of behavior" yet, either.)
      – Joshua Taylor
      Jul 29 '14 at 15:33













      @erik do you work for an IT focused company or a company that's main business is in other fields and has an IT department to help enable the main business?
      – Lee O.
      Jul 29 '14 at 16:23




      @erik do you work for an IT focused company or a company that's main business is in other fields and has an IT department to help enable the main business?
      – Lee O.
      Jul 29 '14 at 16:23












      I work in advertising.. as a mobile developer. And i understand that 2 years is not exactly long term, but i have read that it is wise to look for a new company every 2-3 years
      – erik
      Jul 29 '14 at 16:25




      I work in advertising.. as a mobile developer. And i understand that 2 years is not exactly long term, but i have read that it is wise to look for a new company every 2-3 years
      – erik
      Jul 29 '14 at 16:25












      3% performance based raise, twice in a row?! Luxury! When I were a boy, we wouldn't get nowt but hopes and dreams for Christmas.
      – Gusdor
      Jul 30 '14 at 7:47




      3% performance based raise, twice in a row?! Luxury! When I were a boy, we wouldn't get nowt but hopes and dreams for Christmas.
      – Gusdor
      Jul 30 '14 at 7:47










      up vote
      8
      down vote













      I have interviewed for hundreds of jobs, and been accepted for dozens, but not ever have I got a call back to let me know I was not chosen.



      It sounds like they have not gotten back to you for a while. This means that they are not going to hire you. Odds are, as amazingly well as you did on your exam, someone else did better, or was a better fit over all.



      The appropriate action to take at this time is nothing. Move on to the next interview.






      share|improve this answer
















      • 1




        i have gotten many responses as to why i was not chosen before.. that said sure this is a possibility, but code test are generally put forth not as an ultimate decider but to raise a question and answer period
        – erik
        Jul 29 '14 at 17:01










      • @erik if you get a response at all when you're rejected it's a form letter with some standard phrase like "we don't think you'd fit in your team"... Anything more detailed I've only ever been told in person during a job interview or from a recruiter who went fishing for information after hearing nothing for weeks.
        – jwenting
        Jul 30 '14 at 7:19














      up vote
      8
      down vote













      I have interviewed for hundreds of jobs, and been accepted for dozens, but not ever have I got a call back to let me know I was not chosen.



      It sounds like they have not gotten back to you for a while. This means that they are not going to hire you. Odds are, as amazingly well as you did on your exam, someone else did better, or was a better fit over all.



      The appropriate action to take at this time is nothing. Move on to the next interview.






      share|improve this answer
















      • 1




        i have gotten many responses as to why i was not chosen before.. that said sure this is a possibility, but code test are generally put forth not as an ultimate decider but to raise a question and answer period
        – erik
        Jul 29 '14 at 17:01










      • @erik if you get a response at all when you're rejected it's a form letter with some standard phrase like "we don't think you'd fit in your team"... Anything more detailed I've only ever been told in person during a job interview or from a recruiter who went fishing for information after hearing nothing for weeks.
        – jwenting
        Jul 30 '14 at 7:19












      up vote
      8
      down vote










      up vote
      8
      down vote









      I have interviewed for hundreds of jobs, and been accepted for dozens, but not ever have I got a call back to let me know I was not chosen.



      It sounds like they have not gotten back to you for a while. This means that they are not going to hire you. Odds are, as amazingly well as you did on your exam, someone else did better, or was a better fit over all.



      The appropriate action to take at this time is nothing. Move on to the next interview.






      share|improve this answer












      I have interviewed for hundreds of jobs, and been accepted for dozens, but not ever have I got a call back to let me know I was not chosen.



      It sounds like they have not gotten back to you for a while. This means that they are not going to hire you. Odds are, as amazingly well as you did on your exam, someone else did better, or was a better fit over all.



      The appropriate action to take at this time is nothing. Move on to the next interview.







      share|improve this answer












      share|improve this answer



      share|improve this answer










      answered Jul 29 '14 at 16:59









      Code Whisperer

      1,822618




      1,822618







      • 1




        i have gotten many responses as to why i was not chosen before.. that said sure this is a possibility, but code test are generally put forth not as an ultimate decider but to raise a question and answer period
        – erik
        Jul 29 '14 at 17:01










      • @erik if you get a response at all when you're rejected it's a form letter with some standard phrase like "we don't think you'd fit in your team"... Anything more detailed I've only ever been told in person during a job interview or from a recruiter who went fishing for information after hearing nothing for weeks.
        – jwenting
        Jul 30 '14 at 7:19












      • 1




        i have gotten many responses as to why i was not chosen before.. that said sure this is a possibility, but code test are generally put forth not as an ultimate decider but to raise a question and answer period
        – erik
        Jul 29 '14 at 17:01










      • @erik if you get a response at all when you're rejected it's a form letter with some standard phrase like "we don't think you'd fit in your team"... Anything more detailed I've only ever been told in person during a job interview or from a recruiter who went fishing for information after hearing nothing for weeks.
        – jwenting
        Jul 30 '14 at 7:19







      1




      1




      i have gotten many responses as to why i was not chosen before.. that said sure this is a possibility, but code test are generally put forth not as an ultimate decider but to raise a question and answer period
      – erik
      Jul 29 '14 at 17:01




      i have gotten many responses as to why i was not chosen before.. that said sure this is a possibility, but code test are generally put forth not as an ultimate decider but to raise a question and answer period
      – erik
      Jul 29 '14 at 17:01












      @erik if you get a response at all when you're rejected it's a form letter with some standard phrase like "we don't think you'd fit in your team"... Anything more detailed I've only ever been told in person during a job interview or from a recruiter who went fishing for information after hearing nothing for weeks.
      – jwenting
      Jul 30 '14 at 7:19




      @erik if you get a response at all when you're rejected it's a form letter with some standard phrase like "we don't think you'd fit in your team"... Anything more detailed I've only ever been told in person during a job interview or from a recruiter who went fishing for information after hearing nothing for weeks.
      – jwenting
      Jul 30 '14 at 7:19










      up vote
      5
      down vote













      This sounds like a very good start.



      Management can be very busy though, and decisions are sometimes required to be chained between multiple layers of management.



      There's HR, sometimes a manager over the team you'd be working in, a manager over that manager and other managers within the work space unit and then there can be a manager over that manager and so on, sometimes a permission from everyone, including some specialists, are required.



      Also, let's face it, It's summer time, it's common that things take way longer than they usually do due to summer vacations.



      It's happened to me that I've been having a good experience with a potential employer, but I didn't hear anything for weeks until suddenly I was offered a job in that company. I had already accepted another job offer but that's not the important point, the important point is that sometimes companies are not rushing to offer anything due to many reasons.



      If you don't hear from them within another week try to give them a call, direct contact is usually the best way to go. Just don't give up.






      share|improve this answer




















      • I mean i wrote their internal Tech Recruiter a follow up email a week ago, just asking if there was any status, and if they as a company offer constructive feedback to code tests. no response but you are right, it is summer. who knows.
        – erik
        Jul 29 '14 at 13:14










      • @erik If you wrote the recruiter while the recruiter was on vacation, guess what happens :)
        – Vietnhi Phuvan
        Jul 29 '14 at 16:58










      • @VietnhiPhuvan I guess it's similar to when we were in elementary school, thinking of teachers living outside school was just absurd back then.
        – Jonast92
        Jul 29 '14 at 17:01











      • @erik Make it simple on the internal recruiter - just ask for status. You can always ask for constructive feedback on your code later.
        – Vietnhi Phuvan
        Jul 29 '14 at 17:04














      up vote
      5
      down vote













      This sounds like a very good start.



      Management can be very busy though, and decisions are sometimes required to be chained between multiple layers of management.



      There's HR, sometimes a manager over the team you'd be working in, a manager over that manager and other managers within the work space unit and then there can be a manager over that manager and so on, sometimes a permission from everyone, including some specialists, are required.



      Also, let's face it, It's summer time, it's common that things take way longer than they usually do due to summer vacations.



      It's happened to me that I've been having a good experience with a potential employer, but I didn't hear anything for weeks until suddenly I was offered a job in that company. I had already accepted another job offer but that's not the important point, the important point is that sometimes companies are not rushing to offer anything due to many reasons.



      If you don't hear from them within another week try to give them a call, direct contact is usually the best way to go. Just don't give up.






      share|improve this answer




















      • I mean i wrote their internal Tech Recruiter a follow up email a week ago, just asking if there was any status, and if they as a company offer constructive feedback to code tests. no response but you are right, it is summer. who knows.
        – erik
        Jul 29 '14 at 13:14










      • @erik If you wrote the recruiter while the recruiter was on vacation, guess what happens :)
        – Vietnhi Phuvan
        Jul 29 '14 at 16:58










      • @VietnhiPhuvan I guess it's similar to when we were in elementary school, thinking of teachers living outside school was just absurd back then.
        – Jonast92
        Jul 29 '14 at 17:01











      • @erik Make it simple on the internal recruiter - just ask for status. You can always ask for constructive feedback on your code later.
        – Vietnhi Phuvan
        Jul 29 '14 at 17:04












      up vote
      5
      down vote










      up vote
      5
      down vote









      This sounds like a very good start.



      Management can be very busy though, and decisions are sometimes required to be chained between multiple layers of management.



      There's HR, sometimes a manager over the team you'd be working in, a manager over that manager and other managers within the work space unit and then there can be a manager over that manager and so on, sometimes a permission from everyone, including some specialists, are required.



      Also, let's face it, It's summer time, it's common that things take way longer than they usually do due to summer vacations.



      It's happened to me that I've been having a good experience with a potential employer, but I didn't hear anything for weeks until suddenly I was offered a job in that company. I had already accepted another job offer but that's not the important point, the important point is that sometimes companies are not rushing to offer anything due to many reasons.



      If you don't hear from them within another week try to give them a call, direct contact is usually the best way to go. Just don't give up.






      share|improve this answer












      This sounds like a very good start.



      Management can be very busy though, and decisions are sometimes required to be chained between multiple layers of management.



      There's HR, sometimes a manager over the team you'd be working in, a manager over that manager and other managers within the work space unit and then there can be a manager over that manager and so on, sometimes a permission from everyone, including some specialists, are required.



      Also, let's face it, It's summer time, it's common that things take way longer than they usually do due to summer vacations.



      It's happened to me that I've been having a good experience with a potential employer, but I didn't hear anything for weeks until suddenly I was offered a job in that company. I had already accepted another job offer but that's not the important point, the important point is that sometimes companies are not rushing to offer anything due to many reasons.



      If you don't hear from them within another week try to give them a call, direct contact is usually the best way to go. Just don't give up.







      share|improve this answer












      share|improve this answer



      share|improve this answer










      answered Jul 29 '14 at 13:02









      Jonast92

      6,88122333




      6,88122333











      • I mean i wrote their internal Tech Recruiter a follow up email a week ago, just asking if there was any status, and if they as a company offer constructive feedback to code tests. no response but you are right, it is summer. who knows.
        – erik
        Jul 29 '14 at 13:14










      • @erik If you wrote the recruiter while the recruiter was on vacation, guess what happens :)
        – Vietnhi Phuvan
        Jul 29 '14 at 16:58










      • @VietnhiPhuvan I guess it's similar to when we were in elementary school, thinking of teachers living outside school was just absurd back then.
        – Jonast92
        Jul 29 '14 at 17:01











      • @erik Make it simple on the internal recruiter - just ask for status. You can always ask for constructive feedback on your code later.
        – Vietnhi Phuvan
        Jul 29 '14 at 17:04
















      • I mean i wrote their internal Tech Recruiter a follow up email a week ago, just asking if there was any status, and if they as a company offer constructive feedback to code tests. no response but you are right, it is summer. who knows.
        – erik
        Jul 29 '14 at 13:14










      • @erik If you wrote the recruiter while the recruiter was on vacation, guess what happens :)
        – Vietnhi Phuvan
        Jul 29 '14 at 16:58










      • @VietnhiPhuvan I guess it's similar to when we were in elementary school, thinking of teachers living outside school was just absurd back then.
        – Jonast92
        Jul 29 '14 at 17:01











      • @erik Make it simple on the internal recruiter - just ask for status. You can always ask for constructive feedback on your code later.
        – Vietnhi Phuvan
        Jul 29 '14 at 17:04















      I mean i wrote their internal Tech Recruiter a follow up email a week ago, just asking if there was any status, and if they as a company offer constructive feedback to code tests. no response but you are right, it is summer. who knows.
      – erik
      Jul 29 '14 at 13:14




      I mean i wrote their internal Tech Recruiter a follow up email a week ago, just asking if there was any status, and if they as a company offer constructive feedback to code tests. no response but you are right, it is summer. who knows.
      – erik
      Jul 29 '14 at 13:14












      @erik If you wrote the recruiter while the recruiter was on vacation, guess what happens :)
      – Vietnhi Phuvan
      Jul 29 '14 at 16:58




      @erik If you wrote the recruiter while the recruiter was on vacation, guess what happens :)
      – Vietnhi Phuvan
      Jul 29 '14 at 16:58












      @VietnhiPhuvan I guess it's similar to when we were in elementary school, thinking of teachers living outside school was just absurd back then.
      – Jonast92
      Jul 29 '14 at 17:01





      @VietnhiPhuvan I guess it's similar to when we were in elementary school, thinking of teachers living outside school was just absurd back then.
      – Jonast92
      Jul 29 '14 at 17:01













      @erik Make it simple on the internal recruiter - just ask for status. You can always ask for constructive feedback on your code later.
      – Vietnhi Phuvan
      Jul 29 '14 at 17:04




      @erik Make it simple on the internal recruiter - just ask for status. You can always ask for constructive feedback on your code later.
      – Vietnhi Phuvan
      Jul 29 '14 at 17:04










      up vote
      3
      down vote













      I've recruited several candidates before, and I think checking in once a week to say simply "we're still interested" or "management is reviewing your application" is acceptable, but to not send anything for a week or longer is not professional.



      Companies will not necessarily provide constructive feedback, there are some good reasons for this and some silly HR reasons for this.






      share|improve this answer
























        up vote
        3
        down vote













        I've recruited several candidates before, and I think checking in once a week to say simply "we're still interested" or "management is reviewing your application" is acceptable, but to not send anything for a week or longer is not professional.



        Companies will not necessarily provide constructive feedback, there are some good reasons for this and some silly HR reasons for this.






        share|improve this answer






















          up vote
          3
          down vote










          up vote
          3
          down vote









          I've recruited several candidates before, and I think checking in once a week to say simply "we're still interested" or "management is reviewing your application" is acceptable, but to not send anything for a week or longer is not professional.



          Companies will not necessarily provide constructive feedback, there are some good reasons for this and some silly HR reasons for this.






          share|improve this answer












          I've recruited several candidates before, and I think checking in once a week to say simply "we're still interested" or "management is reviewing your application" is acceptable, but to not send anything for a week or longer is not professional.



          Companies will not necessarily provide constructive feedback, there are some good reasons for this and some silly HR reasons for this.







          share|improve this answer












          share|improve this answer



          share|improve this answer










          answered Jul 29 '14 at 15:56









          James Kingsbery

          46425




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              I'm a software developer, too. The situation that you've described is, from my experience, very common. As someone else noted, it's very rare that you receive a response informing you that you were not selected for the position. And though you may have done well on the test, there are several factors at play in the hiring decision that a company makes-- technical skill, personality, availability of an established colleague, etc.



              Your best defense is a good offense: Continue applying for more jobs, continue going to other interviews, and continue working on side projects that will boost your confidence. Ambiguity regarding a job application is easier to handle when you have several irons in the fire, so to speak.



              Good luck!






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                I'm a software developer, too. The situation that you've described is, from my experience, very common. As someone else noted, it's very rare that you receive a response informing you that you were not selected for the position. And though you may have done well on the test, there are several factors at play in the hiring decision that a company makes-- technical skill, personality, availability of an established colleague, etc.



                Your best defense is a good offense: Continue applying for more jobs, continue going to other interviews, and continue working on side projects that will boost your confidence. Ambiguity regarding a job application is easier to handle when you have several irons in the fire, so to speak.



                Good luck!






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                  up vote
                  0
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                  I'm a software developer, too. The situation that you've described is, from my experience, very common. As someone else noted, it's very rare that you receive a response informing you that you were not selected for the position. And though you may have done well on the test, there are several factors at play in the hiring decision that a company makes-- technical skill, personality, availability of an established colleague, etc.



                  Your best defense is a good offense: Continue applying for more jobs, continue going to other interviews, and continue working on side projects that will boost your confidence. Ambiguity regarding a job application is easier to handle when you have several irons in the fire, so to speak.



                  Good luck!






                  share|improve this answer












                  I'm a software developer, too. The situation that you've described is, from my experience, very common. As someone else noted, it's very rare that you receive a response informing you that you were not selected for the position. And though you may have done well on the test, there are several factors at play in the hiring decision that a company makes-- technical skill, personality, availability of an established colleague, etc.



                  Your best defense is a good offense: Continue applying for more jobs, continue going to other interviews, and continue working on side projects that will boost your confidence. Ambiguity regarding a job application is easier to handle when you have several irons in the fire, so to speak.



                  Good luck!







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                  answered Jul 30 '14 at 5:54









                  Michael

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                      I made sure all my code was clean, had comments, and even included Java Documentation.




                      Maybe they were looking for someone who just codes and doesn't ask that many questions. You could post up your code on Code Review, maybe you did things like too many comments or extra classes where a function is enough, and so on.



                      But assuming there was more than one applicant it is just normal to not get accepted even if you did a good job. Maybe someone did equally good and they threw dice to decide. Just don't let that disappoint you.






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                      • When giving me the code test, the explained that the point was to have me complete it and then they would set up a phone call where they would as me about the code I wrote and my process..
                        – erik
                        Jul 30 '14 at 12:27










                      • this doesn't answer the question asked, "Is it common to just not call a candidate back if you are not satisfied with the result of the test?"
                        – gnat
                        Jul 30 '14 at 12:40














                      up vote
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                      I made sure all my code was clean, had comments, and even included Java Documentation.




                      Maybe they were looking for someone who just codes and doesn't ask that many questions. You could post up your code on Code Review, maybe you did things like too many comments or extra classes where a function is enough, and so on.



                      But assuming there was more than one applicant it is just normal to not get accepted even if you did a good job. Maybe someone did equally good and they threw dice to decide. Just don't let that disappoint you.






                      share|improve this answer




















                      • When giving me the code test, the explained that the point was to have me complete it and then they would set up a phone call where they would as me about the code I wrote and my process..
                        – erik
                        Jul 30 '14 at 12:27










                      • this doesn't answer the question asked, "Is it common to just not call a candidate back if you are not satisfied with the result of the test?"
                        – gnat
                        Jul 30 '14 at 12:40












                      up vote
                      -1
                      down vote










                      up vote
                      -1
                      down vote










                      I made sure all my code was clean, had comments, and even included Java Documentation.




                      Maybe they were looking for someone who just codes and doesn't ask that many questions. You could post up your code on Code Review, maybe you did things like too many comments or extra classes where a function is enough, and so on.



                      But assuming there was more than one applicant it is just normal to not get accepted even if you did a good job. Maybe someone did equally good and they threw dice to decide. Just don't let that disappoint you.






                      share|improve this answer













                      I made sure all my code was clean, had comments, and even included Java Documentation.




                      Maybe they were looking for someone who just codes and doesn't ask that many questions. You could post up your code on Code Review, maybe you did things like too many comments or extra classes where a function is enough, and so on.



                      But assuming there was more than one applicant it is just normal to not get accepted even if you did a good job. Maybe someone did equally good and they threw dice to decide. Just don't let that disappoint you.







                      share|improve this answer












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                      answered Jul 30 '14 at 12:11









                      user25744

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                      1











                      • When giving me the code test, the explained that the point was to have me complete it and then they would set up a phone call where they would as me about the code I wrote and my process..
                        – erik
                        Jul 30 '14 at 12:27










                      • this doesn't answer the question asked, "Is it common to just not call a candidate back if you are not satisfied with the result of the test?"
                        – gnat
                        Jul 30 '14 at 12:40
















                      • When giving me the code test, the explained that the point was to have me complete it and then they would set up a phone call where they would as me about the code I wrote and my process..
                        – erik
                        Jul 30 '14 at 12:27










                      • this doesn't answer the question asked, "Is it common to just not call a candidate back if you are not satisfied with the result of the test?"
                        – gnat
                        Jul 30 '14 at 12:40















                      When giving me the code test, the explained that the point was to have me complete it and then they would set up a phone call where they would as me about the code I wrote and my process..
                      – erik
                      Jul 30 '14 at 12:27




                      When giving me the code test, the explained that the point was to have me complete it and then they would set up a phone call where they would as me about the code I wrote and my process..
                      – erik
                      Jul 30 '14 at 12:27












                      this doesn't answer the question asked, "Is it common to just not call a candidate back if you are not satisfied with the result of the test?"
                      – gnat
                      Jul 30 '14 at 12:40




                      this doesn't answer the question asked, "Is it common to just not call a candidate back if you are not satisfied with the result of the test?"
                      – gnat
                      Jul 30 '14 at 12:40










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                      so over the weekend I went ahead and completed the challenge making assumptions around my questions and documenting those assumptions and why I made them when submitting for review.




                      And that's the problem right there. You didn't write to the listed specifications. You made assumptions about things you didn't have enough information about to make assumptions on.

                      And if you decided to use floating point numbers to store monetary data, you made a fundamental mistake.


                      So they threw out your submission because of that no doubt.






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                      • 1




                        this doesn't answer the question asked, "Is it common to just not call a candidate back if you are not satisfied with the result of the test?"
                        – gnat
                        Jul 30 '14 at 8:14






                      • 1




                        its also inaccurate and an assumption. I wrote them as soon as i got the test, which i had agreed to complete by monday. they never wrote back answering my question, until i submitted the answer and they told me i was correct and they would fix the test to reflect that in the future.
                        – erik
                        Jul 30 '14 at 11:06














                      up vote
                      -2
                      down vote














                      so over the weekend I went ahead and completed the challenge making assumptions around my questions and documenting those assumptions and why I made them when submitting for review.




                      And that's the problem right there. You didn't write to the listed specifications. You made assumptions about things you didn't have enough information about to make assumptions on.

                      And if you decided to use floating point numbers to store monetary data, you made a fundamental mistake.


                      So they threw out your submission because of that no doubt.






                      share|improve this answer
















                      • 1




                        this doesn't answer the question asked, "Is it common to just not call a candidate back if you are not satisfied with the result of the test?"
                        – gnat
                        Jul 30 '14 at 8:14






                      • 1




                        its also inaccurate and an assumption. I wrote them as soon as i got the test, which i had agreed to complete by monday. they never wrote back answering my question, until i submitted the answer and they told me i was correct and they would fix the test to reflect that in the future.
                        – erik
                        Jul 30 '14 at 11:06












                      up vote
                      -2
                      down vote










                      up vote
                      -2
                      down vote










                      so over the weekend I went ahead and completed the challenge making assumptions around my questions and documenting those assumptions and why I made them when submitting for review.




                      And that's the problem right there. You didn't write to the listed specifications. You made assumptions about things you didn't have enough information about to make assumptions on.

                      And if you decided to use floating point numbers to store monetary data, you made a fundamental mistake.


                      So they threw out your submission because of that no doubt.






                      share|improve this answer













                      so over the weekend I went ahead and completed the challenge making assumptions around my questions and documenting those assumptions and why I made them when submitting for review.




                      And that's the problem right there. You didn't write to the listed specifications. You made assumptions about things you didn't have enough information about to make assumptions on.

                      And if you decided to use floating point numbers to store monetary data, you made a fundamental mistake.


                      So they threw out your submission because of that no doubt.







                      share|improve this answer












                      share|improve this answer



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                      answered Jul 30 '14 at 7:25









                      jwenting

                      1,46257




                      1,46257







                      • 1




                        this doesn't answer the question asked, "Is it common to just not call a candidate back if you are not satisfied with the result of the test?"
                        – gnat
                        Jul 30 '14 at 8:14






                      • 1




                        its also inaccurate and an assumption. I wrote them as soon as i got the test, which i had agreed to complete by monday. they never wrote back answering my question, until i submitted the answer and they told me i was correct and they would fix the test to reflect that in the future.
                        – erik
                        Jul 30 '14 at 11:06












                      • 1




                        this doesn't answer the question asked, "Is it common to just not call a candidate back if you are not satisfied with the result of the test?"
                        – gnat
                        Jul 30 '14 at 8:14






                      • 1




                        its also inaccurate and an assumption. I wrote them as soon as i got the test, which i had agreed to complete by monday. they never wrote back answering my question, until i submitted the answer and they told me i was correct and they would fix the test to reflect that in the future.
                        – erik
                        Jul 30 '14 at 11:06







                      1




                      1




                      this doesn't answer the question asked, "Is it common to just not call a candidate back if you are not satisfied with the result of the test?"
                      – gnat
                      Jul 30 '14 at 8:14




                      this doesn't answer the question asked, "Is it common to just not call a candidate back if you are not satisfied with the result of the test?"
                      – gnat
                      Jul 30 '14 at 8:14




                      1




                      1




                      its also inaccurate and an assumption. I wrote them as soon as i got the test, which i had agreed to complete by monday. they never wrote back answering my question, until i submitted the answer and they told me i was correct and they would fix the test to reflect that in the future.
                      – erik
                      Jul 30 '14 at 11:06




                      its also inaccurate and an assumption. I wrote them as soon as i got the test, which i had agreed to complete by monday. they never wrote back answering my question, until i submitted the answer and they told me i was correct and they would fix the test to reflect that in the future.
                      – erik
                      Jul 30 '14 at 11:06


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