Interviewing Developers

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You are a salesperson.

  • Prep Work

  • Selling Your Company

  • Interview Questions

  • Post Interview Work

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Prep Work

Specific questions about their resume.

General questions for all candidates.

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.

Have 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 based on specific criteria elements.

  • Ability

  • Manageability

  • Willingness

  • Adaptability

  • Critical Thinking

  • Conciseness

  • Attention to Detail

Some Examples:

Follow up.

Any questions?

Interviewing Developers

By Ryan Doll

Interviewing Developers

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