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Date Published
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Amjad Masad
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1077
Language
English
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Summary

Remote interviews have become increasingly necessary, especially due to the COVID-19 pandemic, prompting teams to adopt tools like Repl.it Multiplayer for conducting effective remote technical interviews. Repl.it's platform allows for real-time collaborative coding, which transforms interviews into more of a collaborative session, easing the pressure typically associated with programming interviews. The process starts with a phone screen using Repl.it's Multiplayer mode, where candidates can code in their preferred language and demonstrate their problem-solving skills. Successful candidates then participate in a remote onsite, which includes a design session, virtual lunch for personal interaction, and a hacking session facilitated by Slack and Repl.it templates. This approach provides deep insights into a candidate's capabilities and working style without the need for physical presence. The platform's capability to navigate, explore, and run code in real-time enhances the assessment experience, allowing teams to evaluate candidates' work more thoroughly. Users of Repl.it, such as engineers from Observable, Lola.com, and Vayavya Labs, praise its ability to facilitate a seamless and effective remote interviewing process, highlighting its collaborative editing features and ease of integration for technical assessments.