> This is close to one of the points I'm getting at > i.e. The cliche (sometimes truism) that those who interview are simply > given a "shopping list".
Shall we start another topic to discuss those rare creatures who understand programming at the 3-year level AND have sufficient people and interviewing skills to identify a good employee? Nature of the system, man. > In reply to another point (Chad), yes I do sometimes apply anyway. But > I've done this less over the years, as agencies are much more likely to > simply rule you out if you don't "fit the cutout". If the cutout is a level of understanding, then you may not fit. What is 3 years? 1,920 working hours * 3? Look, get creative, count your overtime, and you've got 4 1/2 years with the language. > > I'm more than happy to apply anyway if the ad is placed by the actual > employer, and have generally found it easier to get an interview and, most > importantly, gain the opportunity to argue the case. Typically, with recruiters, the employer feeds them "triggers". I went for a job in Human Resources with 2 years experience, but I didn't have the right answer for "how to implement change", which was obviously what the employer was looking for. The recruiter WANTS to fill the position, so give them every opportunity to do so with you. Don't focus on the years, but try to find out what they are really after. It's not someone with X number of hours, it's someone who can do the job. Remember, the objective isn't to hire or not hire you, it's to get the job done. Convince them you canmeet that need, and you get the job. OK, that's my motivational speech for the day. > > The limitation is that so few employers advertise directly for CF > programmers. Can't argue that one. Learn Java or hire yourself and start out on your own and your set... Chad who just discovered Yahoo's music Launchcast and thinks it's pretty cool --- You are currently subscribed to cfaussie as: [email protected] To unsubscribe send a blank email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Aussie Macromedia Developers: http://lists.daemon.com.au/
