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Summarizing the main points I've picked out of these comments. Anything I'm missing? A) Github does not cover a lot work that is done because developers are pr
by ameribrit27 15y ago
Summarizing the main points I've picked out of these comments. Anything I'm missing?
A) Github does not cover a lot work that is done because developers are prohibited by NDAs (for their day job) and/or don't have time/inclination to contribute to open source; furthermore OSS is less hot outside of silicon valley
B)Github is an important piece of an overall portfolio; for most employers it is not stand-alone in screening a candidate
C) A code portfolio (github or otherwise) is a complement to the information found in a resume
D) Resume should be used to highlight the most significant code contributions (in github or otherwise)
E)Control is important - developers should be able to hide some projects in order to control the image they want to project; it is important to position oneself for the specific jobs one is targeting
F)For hiring, you need a summary (that's easily printable) of everything that you bring to the table
G) For employers, interviewing is a huge time-sink; there's huge value in only bringing the most relevant people into an interview