Use your 90-day cool-down period to strengthen your skills across all test areas. This time is a great opportunity to focus on overall improvement and build confidence for your next attempt. It’s also a good moment to revisit our eligibility requirements and ensure full compliance with all guidelines to avoid disqualification.
Scoring well on quizzes
Many applicants will encounter quizzes in the skills test, regardless of whether a coding challenge is required. These quizzes are designed to assess your foundational knowledge in areas relevant to your role.
They may include practical concepts, industry best practices, or soft skills essential to the job. Scoring well on these quizzes contributes to your overall assessment score.
Prepare by reviewing fundamental topics and expectations for your field—whether that’s technical (e.g., concepts, tools, frameworks, best practices) or non-technical (e.g., communication, project management).
Completing the coding challenge
Note: The coding challenge is typically required for software engineers, data professionals, and QA engineers. If your role does not include a coding component, you may skip this section.
Achieving strong overall performance
Our skills test evaluates your abilities across multiple sections, so aim for a balanced approach.
If you're required to complete a coding challenge, practice a range of coding problems—ideally of varying complexity and domain. Platforms like Codewars can help you strengthen specific areas that need improvement.
Passing all test cases
The skills test includes both visible and hidden test cases to assess how well your solution handles different scenarios. Focus on writing comprehensive code that considers edge cases.
While passing all test cases is important, it does not guarantee acceptance. Your code will also be reviewed for quality, structure, and problem-solving approach.
Practicing coding challenges that require adaptability and thoughtful design will help you build confidence and improve performance.
Following coding best practices
Passing the coding challenge isn't just about getting the correct answer; it’s about following coding best practices. This includes:
- Code simplicity and readability: Write clean, easy-to-understand code.
- Efficiency and optimization: Strive to make your solution both time-efficient and space-efficient.
- Scalability: Ensure that your solution can handle larger inputs or more complex cases.
- Unit testing: Most code challenges allow you to edit test cases. Add more tests to ensure your solution is robust and addresses edge cases.
Well-written, maintainable code stands out—especially in professional environments. Refactor where needed, and think like someone writing production-ready solutions.
Completeness and thoroughness
A successful submission demonstrates a thorough understanding of the problem and a solution that is both robust and maintainable.
Incomplete or overly simplistic solutions are unlikely to succeed. Ensure that you have tested your solution thoroughly and that it meets all the requirements, including edge cases and possible exceptions.
Attention to detail is critical—small oversights such as typos, missing statements, incorrect logic, or wrong parameters can cause your solution to fail.
Platforms like Codewars offer challenges that emphasize complete problem-solving—from ideation to testing—mirroring real-world scenarios.
By using this 90-day cool-down period to refine your skills and strengthen your understanding, you’re setting yourself up for success on your next attempt.
Focus on the areas relevant to your role, follow best practices, and give yourself the time and space to grow professionally. Preparation and adherence to the rules will give you the best chance to showcase your talents!