Michael Kimsal wrote:
> To follow up just a bit more, here are skills I would require of someone
> before hiring them:
>
> * Practical SQL knowledge, with hands-on experience of at least 6 months
> (with projects/URLs to show for it) with either MySQL, Postgres, MSSQL,
> Oracle, DB2 or another high-level DB system (preferably more
> than one, but we'll take just one).
>
> * At least 6 months of practical PHP knowledge - projects/URLs to
> show for it.
>
> * Ability to design/debug complex HTML tables, or create scripts to do the
> same. :)
>
> * Ability to talk me through at least 2 ways of solving a data manipulation
> problem, without code - whiteboard/paper/hand gestures and words only.
> You also need to be able to argue why one method is better over another.
> You don't have to be right, but you have to be able to justify your
> choices.
>
> * Understanding of HTTP, session management, cookies, etc.
>
> * More than a passing interest in new technologies, and how to apply
> your current skills to those new areas (wireless, etc.)
>
> * Willingness to work weekends/evenings, if need be, to meet deadlines.
>
> There are some tech things above, and some personality things.
> I don't care too much if the projects people show me are personal
> or professional, as long as they get excited about some of those
> projects - either by talking about the skills they gained or mistakes
> they made, or about how these projects can be adapted to other
> situations.
>
> I'm not dogging you personally Jon - I don't even know you. I'm just
> speaking as an employer in the web services field - these are the skills
> I generally look for in people. :) My guess is that others have similar
> criteria, but I may be way off base.
>
Appreciate your response. I was hoping to get some employer input.
Frankly, I truncated my skills to the list because I was trying to make a
point of what I was looking for not who am I. I do know SQL and I have been
working on a personal project for about three months which I hope to "release"
in about two weeks that uses Perl for data gathering, Oracle for data storage,
and PHP for the CGI.
Just for clarification you can view my resume at:
http://www.manymoons.net/~jon/resume.html
When I knew I was headed out of work the first thing I did was work on my
skill set. I started with C++, looked over and played with PHP, and then
moved on to working out some stuff in Oracle.
You are right. If I only knew Perl, JS, and HTML, then that would be the
"bare minimum". But, I do know more than that and I have demonstrated an
ability to learn new skills. The amazing thing is that Intel was hiring
contractors for $50/hr just for their Perl skills. That was before X-mas. I
had an interview all set to go. Then, Intel announced in January that they
were putting a freeze on hiring. This largely sums up my experience. Again,
I have to say that I don't think my skill set is a major issue. Maybe I am
wrong. But, I have had enough interest in people wanting to hire me, there
just has been no funds to do so.
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