Woven Reviews & Product Details

I have participated in technical interviews with companies that primarily emphasize mathematical problem-solving skills and familiarity with algorithms. As a senior software engineer, I frequently need to revisit topics I haven't used since college, even when applying for experienced roles. I believe that focusing on "Work Simulations" is a much better approach, as it demonstrates that I am truly capable of performing the tasks required in the job description, rather than just being theoretically qualified. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I understand that the challenge time constraints level the playing field, but I wish I was able to read through the question prompt before the timer starts. Often it took me 5-10 minutes to fully read and understand the prompt, but the challenge would only give me 20-30 minutes to complete it. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What I appreciated most about the interview process at Woven was its clarity and conciseness. The tasks presented were highly relevant to the job and not overly complex, and I particularly appreciated that expectations were clearly communicated at the beginning of the interview.

The feedback after the evaluation was also very helpful. Instead of simply stating whether I passed or failed, they provided specific feedback on my strengths and areas for improvement. Overall, I felt it was a fair and professional process that focused on evaluating actual skills rather than trying to trick candidates with difficult questions. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

My only reservation about Woven is that there isn't much opportunity for additional questions or discussion during the evaluation process. The assignments themselves are excellent, but especially when working alone without real-time feedback, it can be difficult to be sure you're fully understanding the intentions of the assignment creator.

Other than that, I have no complaints. Overall, the process is very smooth! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I enjoyed using Woven because of the real-world problems it provides along with the IDE which supports several programming languages.

It also has a notes section. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

It would be nice to be able to separate the notes window into a sub-window or separate panel/window within the UI.

I would suggest perhaps having some small problems to build up into bigger logical problems.

I believe 2 problems does not sound like much, but at first glance it can seem like a lot. (honestly it was not, the problems were straight forward, I did overthink/underthink in some areas)

However, this can put some pressure on interviewees. It could be wise and more effective to split problems into smaller problems or sections (ex Problem 1 has 3 or 4 mini problems and same going for Problem 2 -- or leave that up to the developer if it is something worth gauging. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The interview experience is generally practical and resembles real life on the job more than leetcode style interviews. This is definitely much more realistic than typical coding problems which repeat the same problems throughout industry. However, the very small window of time to complete each task is very unrealistic. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I would really appreciate a debugging solution with breakpoints. I would also appreciate more time to finish a quality response. I am a senior engineer with 9 years and I cannot complete the coding assessment how does that make sense Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I like their tech skills test process.

The test challenges are thoroughly designed to evaluate how well a developer can perform in an actual working environment.

The assigned test deadlines are also very reasonable, though if you don’t stay focused, you will likely miss the time. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I think they could implement an alert system in their test for when the time limit is near.

On the first question, I missed the time limit because I was so focused on the investigation, and I didn’t have enough time to compose my answers properly. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Woven is straightforward to use with a clean and intuitive interface, which made my assessment experience smooth and stress-free. The ease of implementation stood out since everything ran directly in the browser without extra setup, making it simple to get started. Their customer support was responsive, with clear instructions and timely emails that guided me through the process. While I only used it once for my own assessment, I can see how it would be valuable for frequent use in hiring pipelines. The platform has the core features needed to assess real-world skills and integrates seamlessly into the company's hiring workflow, so I never had to juggle multiple tools. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Some of the assessment questions felt a bit generic, and the platform doesn't have as many advanced features as larger assessment tools. Also, integration with other tools could be smoother. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I took a Woven assessment as part of a job interview. As a candidate, I thought Woven was more transparent and respectful of my time than other interview platforms. Because I get human feedback from my attempt, it makes me feel like the company values my personal growth. It seems that they can accommodate a much wider array of assessments than typical LeetCode-style algorithm problems. My tasks were a written response after diagnosing a bug, and writing tests for a pre-existing code block (using a typical TypeScript framework).

Using alternatives like CodeSignal and HackerRank, it feels like "if I don't get maximum points, I've wasted an hour of my life", while with Woven I feel much less pressure and anxiety (even if the problems are of comparable difficulty)

They claim to be able to detect when candidates abuse AI tools using a different, potentially more accurate method than other platforms. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I thought it was odd that the interviewee interface defaulted to the test results instead of the problem description. I certainly need to see the instructions before I can complete the task.

There was a noticeable delay between requesting tests be ran and the tests actually running, presumably so the backend could spin up a container. I wonder if integrating a solution like WebContainers would help here. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The platform is intuitive and feels native to the actual work experience of the job that I was applying to. If you have experience with an IDE, and other coding tools, then Woven has built an experience suited just for you. I used Woven as part of my job interview for a Frontend software engineer position and felt like it better showcased my efficiency and engineering abilities, much more than memorizing Leetcode solutions. I am able to showcase both my soft skills and technical skills, which is so amazing! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The tabs where you're able to select between the test results, IDE settings, instructions for the assessment, etc., felt unnatural at first because it opened on the test results, rather than instructions tab. Maybe have the instructions tab opened first, or have it flashing when the test first begins so that users know to immediately open that and read the prompt for the assessment itself. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

It was really easy to start. I clicked the link and the test just opened without any setup. The layout is simple, nothing confusing, and the tasks felt close to the kind of quick debugging you run into when working on a school project or a small feature. It did not feel like a long or heavy assignment, which I appreciated. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Some of the prompts felt a bit unclear, and there were a couple moments where I was not totally sure what direction they wanted. The feedback afterward was also pretty light, so it was hard to tell exactly what I missed. It would help to see a little more detail so you know what to improve for next time. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I took a Woven assessment as part of a job interview and had a great experience. I like Woven's inclusive and innovative approach. It goes beyond traditional live coding and instead presents an environment that reflects how tech professionals actually work. It allowed me to research syntax and draw inspiration from community-driven solutions--just like I would in a real analyst role. The customer service is also amazing because they personally reach out to you and answer your questions. The team also provided excellent resources to prepare--both technically and in terms of getting comfortable with the platform. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I had some quirks to work through as I moved my code from my preferred tool to the assessment tool. In my case, I didn't catch the differences in capitalization of column titles when importing csv into my Jupyter notebook versus the Woven platform. That made ease of use a bit difficult. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.