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Why not require programmers to submit samples of work (most likely personal, side projects due to legal issues) done over a period of time, like graphic artists
by dba7dba 12y ago
Why not require programmers to submit samples of work (most likely personal, side projects due to legal issues) done over a period of time, like graphic artists do when they apply for positions? I would think that would be a much more correct assessment of the programmer.
Interviews should really be limited to check personality, and not much more imo.
- rifung 12y agoThis seems like what the article suggested. The issue then just becomes that not everyone has the time to do side projects and some of us are lucky enough that we really enjoy what we do for our job, so even when we have spare time we still work on the company project.
- dba7dba 12y agoWhile I agree with you, I've learned no company will stay as loyal to you as you are to them. You always need to plan ahead to fend for yourself. And having SOME kind of side project (no matter how small) is always advised, imho, for future employment.