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The job advert asked for someone that knows Javscript. This person doesn't know JavaScript. The person that got the job probably knew Javascript. I don't think

The job advert asked for someone that knows Javscript. This person doesn't know JavaScript. The person that got the job probably knew Javascript. I don't think this deserves a blog post ranting against that company because they asked you a Javascript question in, I repeat, a job listing that specifically asked for Javascript knowledge.

dkersten 11y ago
The advertised job was for a "UX Engineer/Interaction Designer". The responsibilities listed were: * Create low and high-fidelity mockups to effectively convey interaction and design ideas (e.g. wireframes, sketches, 'pixel-perfect' mockups, etc). * Deliver engaging, innovative prototypes, and contribute to front-end development of our products. * Collaborate with and synthesize feedback from other members of the team. * Evaluate the usability of new and existing products, apply user research findings, and make constructive suggestions for improvements. The minimum qualifications: * B.S. degree in Design, Computer Science or related technical field or comparable practical experience. * 2 or more years of designing clean, valid, and compatible websites and applications. * Knowledge of Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator. * Clean and elegant visual design aesthetic. * HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript. * Passionate about creating responsive and delightful interfaces and experiences. Everything except the HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript. scream visual/ux designer. Nowhere does it say programmer. I don't think its a stretch that if you came across that job post that you would assume that Javascript is needed in a small way to tie bits and pieces together, like the author assumed. EVERY thing else in that post[1] is about UX or visual design. They didn't say they wanted a programmer, they said they wanted a designer who knows a small bit about technical things. I think the author fits the bill, especially since most job posts are now completely inflated with impossible requests (ten years experience in a technology that's only existed for five? I've seen it done!) [1] I'm ignoring the "preferred qualifications", since that heading makes it sound like nice to have not must have
- carlosrg 11y ago
  Minimum qualifications: "HTML5, CSS3, Javascript". I think it's pretty clear. You can question why the company needs a JS programmer in a design job. I don't know. But it's clear in the requirements that Javascript could come up in the interview. Knowing Javascript means you can code a loop and some conditionals, which is all FizzBuzz requires. They didn't ask her to implement a red-black tree or the Dijsktra's algorithm. And besides that, who told her the rejection was about the FizzBuzz or JS issue? Maybe another designer had a better portfolio or whatever. Again, a blog post that got more attention it deserved to rant about something that happens every day and has happened to a lot of us: a job interview that doesn't go well.

dkersten 11y ago

The advertised job was for a "UX Engineer/Interaction Designer". The responsibilities listed were: * Create low and high-fidelity mockups to effectively convey interaction and design ideas (e.g. wireframes, sketches, 'pixel-perfect' mockups, etc). * Deliver engaging, innovative prototypes, and contribute to front-end development of our products. * Collaborate with and synthesize feedback from other members of the team. * Evaluate the usability of new and existing products, apply user research findings, and make constructive suggestions for improvements. The minimum qualifications: * B.S. degree in Design, Computer Science or related technical field or comparable practical experience. * 2 or more years of designing clean, valid, and compatible websites and applications. * Knowledge of Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator. * Clean and elegant visual design aesthetic. * HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript. * Passionate about creating responsive and delightful interfaces and experiences. Everything except the HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript. scream visual/ux designer. Nowhere does it say programmer. I don't think its a stretch that if you came across that job post that you would assume that Javascript is needed in a small way to tie bits and pieces together, like the author assumed. EVERY thing else in that post[1] is about UX or visual design. They didn't say they wanted a programmer, they said they wanted a designer who knows a small bit about technical things. I think the author fits the bill, especially since most job posts are now completely inflated with impossible requests (ten years experience in a technology that's only existed for five? I've seen it done!) [1] I'm ignoring the "preferred qualifications", since that heading makes it sound like nice to have not must have

carlosrg 11y ago
Minimum qualifications: "HTML5, CSS3, Javascript". I think it's pretty clear. You can question why the company needs a JS programmer in a design job. I don't know. But it's clear in the requirements that Javascript could come up in the interview. Knowing Javascript means you can code a loop and some conditionals, which is all FizzBuzz requires. They didn't ask her to implement a red-black tree or the Dijsktra's algorithm. And besides that, who told her the rejection was about the FizzBuzz or JS issue? Maybe another designer had a better portfolio or whatever. Again, a blog post that got more attention it deserved to rant about something that happens every day and has happened to a lot of us: a job interview that doesn't go well.