Hey I just would like to thank you because after reading this, and seeing that you are actually a Head of Software Engineering, I think just regained all my confidence that was almost gone after I failed on my very first toptal test. I worked on it with full confidence the other day, and I thought it was weird & rather outdated multiple choice test.
On some points, I couldn’t even see which of the given statements is the correct one — on some I’m pretty sure all of the statements are incorrect, based on what I know. I feel like it’s more like riddles with the intention to fail everyone.
One day after, I was told that my score is far below expectation, and that I have failed and the next try out for me will be available in 2 months time. I was really shocked seeing how low my score is. I felt really stupid and even thought what if turned out what I knew all these years turned out to be wrong? That doesn’t make any sense at all. If I really am that dumb, then how could I manage to be where I am now in the first place. And you’re right. All those portfolios, github account — i don’t think they even looked at it. Just because of this test with outdated questions — I am labeled as incapable. Doesn’t make any sense, really.
So thanks again, I suppose there will be no point for the 2nd round in November. I don’t even feel like trying out anymore. This is really a big BS.
