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> Of course, you could always take smart people and train them - but seriously, who does that anymore? The companies who get tired of whining that there is no
by hippee-lee 14y ago
> Of course, you could always take smart people and train them - but seriously, who does that anymore?
The companies who get tired of whining that there is no tech talent to hire.
- RyanZAG 14y agoI've never actually seen that happen. This is what happens: 1) Large companies will import H1Bs and/or open development offices in India and similar. 2) Startups will have the founders learn to code (this often ends well), or they will outsource the development work (this often ends badly). 3) Companies will hang outside universities at graduation/trade shows and try to grab promising students (this is mainly restricted to top tier universities) You may have good examples of it happening though?
- josh2600 14y agoWe hire folks who have either a CompSci background or "skillz". If you can walk the walk a piece of paper is just signaling. At 2600hz we have folks with Masters Degrees and folks who learned to code the hard way, but it's important to understand that it's easier to start with a foundation and build than it is to start from scratch. That being said, old habits die hard and it can be difficult to unlearn them. Ultimately, referrals are almost always the best source of candidates. The best way to interview is with a conversation. You can learn just about everything you want to know if you ask the right questions.