Also known as the "does he swear when things make loud popping noises" test? Or is that only 115 plugged into a 230 circuit?
---- Jack Kramer Computer Systems Specialist University Relations, Michigan State University w: 517-884-1231 / c: 248-635-4955 On 3/25/11 3:35 PM, "Jacob" <[email protected]> wrote: >He is a fun one.. on the power supply, set the switch to "230" (assuming >you >are on 120V) > >Kick back, relax, and enjoy the show! > >-----Original Message----- >From: Matthew W. Ross [mailto:[email protected]] >Sent: Friday, March 25, 2011 12:04 PM >To: NT System Admin Issues >Subject: RE: OT: looking for favorite Network Engineer interview questions > >We give a prospective employee the following directions: "Login to a >computer using the following username and password, open Google.com and >print from this printer." > >We setup a computer for them with a few things not quite right... First, >we'll plug the computer into a power strip with the switch off. Second, we >loosen one of the plugs (such as the keyboard, network, or monitor power) >so >that it looks plugged in, but it's not. Third, we make sure the browser is >not on the desktop, so they have to go through the menus to launch a >browser. (Notice we are not specific on which browser, or even to use a >browser.) Last, we make sure the default printer is not set correctly. > > >As the user attempts these steps, they are free to ask questions. It's >not a >pass/fail, it's just for us to figure out how the prospective employee >thinks. Do they ask for help? Do they try and troubleshoot? Do they give >up? >Do they do something we didn't expect? > > >--Matt Ross >Ephrata School District > > >----- Original Message ----- >From: Jacob >[mailto:[email protected]] >To: NT System Admin Issues >[mailto:[email protected]] >Sent: Fri, 25 Mar 2011 >11:49:50 -0700 >Subject: RE: OT: looking for favorite Network Engineer interview questions > > >> Agree. If an interviewee does not know something technical, he can >> learn it in some instances. >> >> >> >> I have interviewed many people that were amazing from a technical >> aspect, but I knew his or her personality/attitude would not mix will >>with >the team. >> >> >> >> From: Guyer, Don [mailto:[email protected]] >> Sent: Friday, March 25, 2011 10:59 AM >> To: NT System Admin Issues >> Subject: RE: OT: looking for favorite Network Engineer interview >> questions >> >> >> >> Technical aspect aside, I think one of the most important factors in >> any situation is how well one fits into the mix of current employees. >> >> >> >> Before taking my last gig, they invited me in to spend a half day with >> them, to meet them and get a glimpse into the environment, both >> technical and personal. >> >> >> >> This was after my initial interview, which took place at a sushi >restaurant. >> >> >> >> J >> >> >> >> I think the half day spent there was a HUGE help to both sides, in >> making the decision on if I was a good fit for the company and >>vice-versa. >> >> >> >> Don Guyer >> >> Windows Systems Engineer >> >> Datasafe Platform >> >> Enterprise Technology Group >> >> Fiserv >> >> [email protected] >> >> Office: 1-800-523-7282 x 1673 >> >> Fax: 610-233-0404 >> >> <http://www.fiserv.com/> www.fiserv.com >> >> >> >> From: Rankin, James R [mailto:[email protected]] >> Sent: Thursday, March 24, 2011 6:46 PM >> To: NT System Admin Issues >> Subject: Re: OT: looking for favorite Network Engineer interview >> questions >> >> >> >> I always like to ask people how they would troubleshoot a GPO that is >> not applying. There are many things they should cover - computer or >> user, settings enabled or disabled, security filter, wmi filter, >> inheritance, application order, etc. - but what I like to hear first >> is "is it actually linked to the OU?" That shows someone who deals in >> first principles. Often the simple answer is the right one. >> >> Applying the same idea to all your other questions let's you find >> people who can solve problems quickly. >> >> Typed frustratingly slowly on my BlackBerryR wireless device >> >> _____ >> >> From: "Eldridge, Dave" <[email protected]> >> >> Date: Thu, 24 Mar 2011 16:04:46 -0600 >> >> To: NT System Admin Issues<[email protected]> >> >> ReplyTo: "NT System Admin Issues" >> <[email protected]> >> >> Subject: OT: looking for favorite Network Engineer interview questions >> >> >> >> We are going to be hiring 2 additional "Network Engineers" very soon >> as 1 is leaving and we have approval to add 1 more. >> >> >> >> The bulk of the questions that I get to ask will be AD related as past >> experience has dictated that I need that level of expertise here. >> >> Those of you that do hiring what are some questions you are using in >> the interview process? >> >> We are a 2003 domain with exchange 2003. We will be migrating to 2008 >> domain and exchange 2010 next year. >> >> This is not a Sr. level job but we are looking for an experienced >>person. >> >> Thanks much for any feedback. >> >> >> >> dave >> >> This e-mail contains the thoughts and opinions of the sender and does >> not represent official Parkview Medical Center policy. >> >> This communication is intended only for the recipient(s) named above, >> may be confidential and/or legally privileged: and, must be treated as >> such in accordance with state and federal laws. If you are not the >> intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any use of this >> communication, or any of its contents, is prohibited. 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