Re: not enough real programmers?

["Ruff Records" <ruffrecords@geocities.com>]

This type of open question is very powerful and works for all types of
candidates.  It's standard teaching on recruitment courses.

Ian


Jeff Kenton wrote in message ...
>prs@gol.com (Peter Stephenson) writes:
>
>>The question remains: how do you tell if they are decent programmers?
>
>Things I ask:
>
>* Describe a project you think you did well.  What were the important
>  decisions you had to make?
>
>* Tell me how you attack a new project you are given.
>
>* Compare C and C++.
>
>* What makes a good programmer?
>
>All of these are open ended questions.  No multiple choice.  If s/he
>can communicate the important aspects of what was done, chances are
>you have a decent candidate.  You can learn a lot by listening.  Most
>interviewers talk way too much.
>
>
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