last time I interviewed for a job (and I am a sr developer with lengthy resume and all the 'right' skills for the job I was applying), after initial interview with recruiter and then hiring manager the recruiter said I had to take a coding test like I was some entry level programmer - I said no way, and thanks for your time - they made me an offer a few days later anyway.
Sometimes you just need to push back - won't always work - but at least you can have some control over the process.
Sometimes you just need to push back - won't always work - but at least you can have some control over the process.