Hi Dan. Instead of the case statement, which requires leapyear logic - Set YY to current year; set MM to current month. Mm += 1; if 13 then MM = 1 AND YY += 1. I.date = Iconv(MM / 01 / YY, 'd2/'). Then i.date -= 1. That gives you last day of current month every time. Then dow and roll back to thursday.
Some liberties taken in typing above - iphone typing is tedious... (Allen - Sent from my paperweight) > On Dec 14, 2013, at 11:48 AM, Dan Fitzgerald <dangf...@hotmail.com> wrote: > > First, agreeing with Kevin. I've been amazed over the years at how many folks > represent that they have technical skills that they don't. > But, I got a good non-technical question recently: Describe a situation where > you argued strongly for a position and ended up changing your mind. I had a > wealth of examples to draw upon… > Kevin: I'd take the month (verifying; gigo), then run it through a case > statement to determine the number of days in that month (sounds like a handy > subroutine to have in the toolbox). Then I'd convert to get the day of the > week, another case statement to get the number of days past Thursday, do the > math from the last DOM internal date, oconv the result, and grab a cup of > dark roast. There are probably more efficient ways, but that's how I'd work > it through my head in an interview. > >> Date: Sat, 14 Dec 2013 09:14:36 -0700 >> From: ke...@precisonline.com >> To: u2-users@listserver.u2ug.org >> Subject: Re: [U2] [OT] Interview Questions >> >> David, I've used many of these questions in the past but where it fell down >> was that it didn't give any real picture of technical ability. The one >> question I've been using lately to assess technical thinking is "how would >> you calculate the last Thursday in a month?" The answers have been >> everywhere from accurate to sheer ridiculous. The unexpected takeaway from >> this question is that it has helped to identify people who simply want to >> answer quickly without thinking - not a good trait unless the answer is >> right and to date that's happened a total of zero times - vs people who >> think first and then give a reasoned response. >> >> I've just found it too easy for people to stretch the truth when >> explaining their >> technical ability, so I'm asking questions intended to give some evidence. >> >>> On Saturday, December 14, 2013, David Sharp wrote: >>> >>> Here is something I have used: >>> What single project >>> or task would you consider the most significant accomplishment in your >>> career >>> so far? >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> · >>> Can you give me a detailed overview of the >>> accomplishment? >>> >>> · >>> Tell me about the company, your title, your >>> position, your role, and the team involved. >>> >>> · >>> What were the actual results achieved? >>> >>> · >>> When did it take place and how long did the >>> project take. >>> >>> · >>> Why you were chosen? >>> >>> · >>> What were the 3-4 biggest challenges you >>> faced and how did you deal with them? >>> >>> · >>> Where did you go the extra mile or take the >>> initiative? >>> >>> · >>> Walk me through the plan, how you managed >>> to it, and if it was successful. >>> >>> · >>> Describe the environment and resources. >>> >>> · >>> Describe your manager’s style and whether >>> you liked it or not. >>> >>> · >>> Describe the technical skills needed to >>> accomplish the objective and how they were used. >>> >>> · >>> Some of the biggest mistakes you made. >>> >>> · >>> Aspects of the project you truly enjoyed. >>> >>> · >>> Aspects you didn’t especially care about >>> and how you handled them. >>> >>> · >>> How you managed and influenced other, with >>> lots of examples. >>> >>> · >>> How you changed and grew as a person. >>> >>> · >>> What you would do differently if you could >>> do it again. >>> >>> · >>> What type of formal recognition did your >>> receive? >>> >>> >>> Regards, >>> David Sharp >>>> Date: Fri, 13 Dec 2013 12:27:18 -0800 >>>> From: i...@keyway.net <javascript:;> >>>> To: u2-users@listserver.u2ug.org <javascript:;> >>>> Subject: Re: [U2] [OT] Interview Questions >>>> >>>> Please email me in regards to your ads. I am currently in between >>>> contracts/assignments/projects and looking for my next assignment. >>>> Multivalue languages I have been programming in: >>>> >>>> * CACHE (language: MV BASIC) >>>> * INFORMATION (language: INFO/BASIC) >>>> * jBASE (language: jBC, jBASE BASIC, jBASIC) >>>> * MENTOR System (language: DATA/BASIC, DATABASIC, DATA BASIC) >>>> * MVENTERPRISE (language: MVENTERPRISE BASIC) >>>> * MVON/ONWARE (language: ONWARE BASIC) >>>> * OPENINSIGHT (language: BASIC+) >>>> * OPENQM, QM (language: QMBASIC) >>>> * PICK, Advanced PICK, D3 (language: PICK BASIC) >>>> * Power95 (language: DATA/BASIC, DATABASIC, DATA BASIC) >>>> * REALITY System (language: DATA/BASIC, DATABASIC, DATA BASIC) >>>> * REVELATION, Advanced REVELATION (language: R/BASIC, REVELATION BASIC) >>>> * UNIDATA (language: UNIBASIC) >>>> * UNIVERSE (language: UNIVERSE BASIC) >>>> * UNIVISION (language: UVBASIC) >>>> * WebSphere DataStage (language: DSBASIC, DataStage BASIC) >>>> >>>> Robert Norman, Multivalue Programmer/Analyst >>>> (951) 541-1668 >>>> >>>>> On 10/7/2013 7:35 PM, Kevin King wrote: >>>>> This is not specifically a job posting, but I do have ads up on >>> Monster and >>>>> LinkedIn looking for talent. >>>>> >>>>> At the risk of confessing too much, I have historically been far too >>> easy >>>>> in the interview process. As a result, I have had some >>> less-than-excellent >>>>> hires and spent far too much time and money trying to rescue >>>>> underperforming and/or recalcitrant staff. Therefore, I'm planning to >>> be >>>>> much more discriminating this time around, and am building a series of >>>>> technical questions to help quickly identify those that have the right >>>>> skills, abilities, and attitude for our team compared to those who may >>> not. >>>>> >>>>> That being said, I have a question for the group: >>>>> >>>>> Technical questions aside, what are the best interview questions you've >>>>> asked, been asked, or otherwise heard about that help differentiate >>> between >>>>> the candidates worthy of additional consideration vs. those that are >>> not? >>>>> >>>>> Each company is different of course, but that aside I'm hoping to get >>> some >>>>> ideas to cut to the heart of the matter as quickly and efficiently as >>>>> possible, both for the sake of the interviewer and the interviewee. >>> (My >>>>> technical interview is bordering on 200 questions and growing at an >>>>> alarming pace.) If there were a half dozen questions to open with that >>>>> could help set the stage for what may be to come, that could be very >>>>> beneficial for everyone in this mix. >>>>> >>>>> Also, in an effort to keep the OT to a minimum, please don't ask me >>>>> questions about the positions here. If you have questions, email me >>>>> directly or through LinkedIn. I'd prefer to keep this topic on point >>> of >>>>> your recommended interview questions. >>>>> _______________________________________________ >>>>> U2-Users mailing list >>>>> U2-Users@listserver.u2ug.org <javascript:;> >>>>> http://listserver.u2ug.org/mailman/listinfo/u2-users >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> _______________________________________________ >>>> U2-Users mailing list >>>> U2-Users@listserver.u2ug.org <javascript:;> >>>> http://listserver.u2ug.org/mailman/listinfo/u2-users >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> U2-Users mailing list >>> U2-Users@listserver.u2ug.org <javascript:;> >>> http://listserver.u2ug.org/mailman/listinfo/u2-users >> _______________________________________________ >> U2-Users mailing list >> U2-Users@listserver.u2ug.org >> http://listserver.u2ug.org/mailman/listinfo/u2-users > > _______________________________________________ > U2-Users mailing list > U2-Users@listserver.u2ug.org > http://listserver.u2ug.org/mailman/listinfo/u2-users _______________________________________________ U2-Users mailing list U2-Users@listserver.u2ug.org http://listserver.u2ug.org/mailman/listinfo/u2-users
