On: I applied to 250 jobs and timed how long each one ...

[bboozzoo]

Phew, only 5 hours, that's really great. How about a week of 2-3 after-hours work to fit within the time limit, then submitting the PRs and addressing review for each of the 3-4 steps?

[kcb → bboozzoo]

That's not an interview that's a job.

[otachack → kcb]

Seriously, at that point candidates should ask for a 1099 along with a settled rate.

[shakezula → kcb]

Except that’s a regular experience I’ve encountered while job hunting this winter. It’s either that or what, don’t apply to a good job that I want? The applicant has no leverage in these situations.