FizzBuzz Buzzkill

Rethinking the Developer Interview Process

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You are a salesperson.

  • Prep Work

  • Selling Your Company

  • Interview Questions

  • Post Interview Work

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Prep Work

READ their resume.

Have specific questions regarding their resume.

Have consistent general questions for all candidates.

Ask for examples of their work.

Have two people give the interview:

  • Salesman

  • Technician

Reserve a meeting room.

Selling Your Company

Know your company information.

Be authentic.

Be a good host/hostess.

Questions

Ask questions regarding their resume.

Have a list of technical questions ready.

Don’t be "Colonel Standards."

Fizzbuzz...don't do it.

No matter how bad the interview is going...

Ask one large greenfield

question.

Find out what inspires them to be better at their craft.

Let them ask questions.

Post Interview

Rank your candidates against each other based on specific criteria.

  • Ability

  • Manageability

  • Willingness

  • Adaptability

  • Critical Thinking

  • Conciseness

  • Attention to Detail

Some Examples:

Follow up.

Any questions?

FizzBuzz Buzzkill: Rethinking the Developer Interview Process

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FizzBuzz Buzzkill: Rethinking the Developer Interview Process

FizzBuzz Buzzkill: Rethinking the Developer Interview Process Hiring great developers is vital for your company's success. By focusing on key areas of an interview, you can identify great talent as well as promote your company's culture and career opportunities. This presentation will be geared toward technologists involved in their company's interview process, and how they can influence it to attract the best talent.

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