Of course, all technical interviews aren't created equal. My latest career move involved a few very serious technical talks, but most of it was pretty high level stuff -- drawing boxes on a white board, pseudo code, etc. There was also a specific take-home (over email) exercise, which happened to be fun and I was glad to do it, as it got my brain juices flowing. And then at the end of it all, I joined a team using a whole host of technologies, including a programming language, I'd never used before! Not because I misrepresented myself or they screwed up, but because they thought I'd be a good fit for that project and that team. And I'm having a blast learning new things, expanding my horizons, exchanging ideas, and enjoying my team members' company. I've been on both sides of the interview table before and this is about as close to a perfect hiring process as I've seen. I'm not tooting my own horn, but looking around this place, I'm surrounded by people who are driven and are good at what they do. Sure no one's starving, but after a certain level, money matters little. I'm just excited to come to work every day. Alexey
________________________________ From: Mike Wolfson <[email protected]> To: [email protected] Sent: Saturday, August 27, 2011 9:42 AM Subject: [The Java Posse] Re: Where have all the Senior developers gone? I think technical interviews should not be the main criteria when hiring for a Java position. You need to look for developers that have a proven track record of success, and people who have demonstrated they can learn, and adapt to different technologies. You need to hire a developer, not someone who can do the specific things you are looking for (you will have a hard time finding someone available, that knows the exact things you are looking for, will work for the pay you are offering, is easy to work with, is comfortable in your work environment...). You need to look for people who demonstrate a proficiency with technology, that will be able to handle whatever you throw at them. Hire for ability, not for skillset. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "The Java Posse" group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/javaposse/-/qW-aZYKsz98J. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/javaposse?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "The Java Posse" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/javaposse?hl=en.
