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If I found this article by a potential applicant, I'd be much less likely to hire them. Besides the obvious red flag of the sentiment why should I have to code

If I found this article by a potential applicant, I'd be much less likely to hire them. Besides the obvious red flag of the sentiment why should I have to code at a programming interview, the knowledge that they have been rejected by many other companies would make me worry.

AndrewMoffat 16y ago
I understand where you're coming from, and yes, most people would probably do that, but personally, if I found a article by a potential candidate expressing their frustration with not being able to adequately convey their skillets and abilities, I'd make an extra effort to reach out and evaluate them more carefully so that I don't miss what they have to offer. Maybe you haven't been in their shoes, so I can't blame you for your approach, but the phrase "diamond in the rough" exists for a reason.
alain94040 16y ago
I didn't have that impression (and I have been a hiring manager for 10 years+). It gave me the impression of someone senior. What I would then try to determine in the interview is whether that person has grown to become a strong developer, or rather has reached a level of incompetency. But I wouldn't pass judgment either way based on that blog post.
rimantas 16y ago
If the job is to code on whiteboard: definitely don't hire.
grayhairmomma 16y ago
Sorry you feel that way. Several hiring managers from top companies feel differently than you though, because they have contacted me directly and even asked me to apply at their companies. Does this mean that I've got an instant job ? Of course not. I still have much proving to accomplish -- to these hiring managers and their crew. But they obviously see a glimpse of something special in me -- which you don't. I speak my mind...I live authentically. Yes, it's a risk to live that way, but I am willing to accept the consequences of my actions.
- mikeklaas 16y ago
  Good luck. I hope those leads work out for you.

AndrewMoffat 16y ago

I understand where you're coming from, and yes, most people would probably do that, but personally, if I found a article by a potential candidate expressing their frustration with not being able to adequately convey their skillets and abilities, I'd make an extra effort to reach out and evaluate them more carefully so that I don't miss what they have to offer. Maybe you haven't been in their shoes, so I can't blame you for your approach, but the phrase "diamond in the rough" exists for a reason.

alain94040 16y ago

I didn't have that impression (and I have been a hiring manager for 10 years+). It gave me the impression of someone senior. What I would then try to determine in the interview is whether that person has grown to become a strong developer, or rather has reached a level of incompetency. But I wouldn't pass judgment either way based on that blog post.

rimantas 16y ago

If the job is to code on whiteboard: definitely don't hire.

grayhairmomma 16y ago

Sorry you feel that way. Several hiring managers from top companies feel differently than you though, because they have contacted me directly and even asked me to apply at their companies. Does this mean that I've got an instant job ? Of course not. I still have much proving to accomplish -- to these hiring managers and their crew. But they obviously see a glimpse of something special in me -- which you don't. I speak my mind...I live authentically. Yes, it's a risk to live that way, but I am willing to accept the consequences of my actions.

mikeklaas 16y ago
Good luck. I hope those leads work out for you.