On Fri, 21 Sep 2007 16:49:26 +0100, Graeme Bradbury <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>Joel rewrote that article the newer version is >http://www.joelonsoftware.com/articles/GuerrillaInterviewing3.html > >It's a better read, and he does, indirectly, make the point about making the >questions about pointers/recursion language agnostic. Since at that point >you interested in their ability to think more than their ability to write >syntax. thanks. > >In my experience of interviews i've found that having a discussion (making >sure they do most of the talking) about development in general, or about the >problems they've faced in the past, gives me a much better indication about >the persons skill level. It's easier to spot a bullshitter when talking the >whole picture rather than the small details. > I've depended on this previously and been caught out...they know the buzzwords and the standard patterns etc....but when it comes to the small details...it just doesn't seem to work....so I wanted to augment the standard.....tell me about XYZ....how would you ABC...with something that addressed the 'small details'. >I've been in the situation where a developer aced all the Joel test >questions but couldn't code worth a bean, since he just didn't have the >ability to take a large problem and decompose it into the small interview >size chunks. a ha....exactly my experience...you can't catch everyone....and instinct comes into it at some point, but the more basic knowledge I can glean easily the better. Fizz > >------------------------------------ ><snip> >see > >http://www.joelonsoftware.com/articles/fog0000000073.html > >The problem with asking such questions in technical forums is that they >value technical knowledge....the questions presumes that innate ability is >more important.....so I've probably got what I deserved. ><snip> > >=================================== >This list is hosted by DevelopMentor® http://www.develop.com > >View archives and manage your subscription(s) at http://discuss.develop.com =================================== This list is hosted by DevelopMentor® http://www.develop.com View archives and manage your subscription(s) at http://discuss.develop.com
