We have some success stories, but much longer search times and far more interviews per start when we hire for experience-required roles.
As an applicant senior dev, I found a small take-home + a discussion over my solution + just chatting in general has worked best. Chill atmosphere and not going by a checklist helped a lot as well, to both sides.
We have some success stories, but much longer search times and far more interviews per start when we hire for experience-required roles.