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As someone who has just gone through over 100 resumes for a developer position, these are some of my observations.These aren't exactly red-flags per se, merely
by wenc 9y ago
As someone who has just gone through over 100 resumes for a developer position, these are some of my observations.These aren't exactly red-flags per se, merely markers that would give one pause.
- Heavy Java stack experience, with no significant experience in other programming languages. One of the signs of a production programmer with no passion for the craft of programming.
- Huge listing of school projects involving many different technologies. This is a sign of lack of experience, and resume padding. When probed deeper, not many truly understood the tools they were using for their projects.
- majewsky 9y ago> One of the signs of a production programmer with no passion for the craft of programming. More like "one of the signs of a programmer who has other things to do after work". It may just be indicative of that person spending time with his kids, or working in an honorary office that's not IT-related.
- wenc 9y agoYes, one of many possible interpretations. That doesn’t detract from the main point however. The level of developer aptitude we require generally exceeds what this type of developer (production programmer) is able to bring to the table.