As a candidate, I vastly prefer a take-home to live whiteboarding or pairing. That background sensation of being observed and evaluated greatly interferes with my ability to concentrate and perform at my best.
(I'll note that I have no problem pairing in real-world work scenarios! I love discussing problems with my team. It's the artificial pressure injected by the interview process that really gets to me)
(I'll note that I have no problem pairing in real-world work scenarios! I love discussing problems with my team. It's the artificial pressure injected by the interview process that really gets to me)