What's with these programming "rockstar" job postings?
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Is it just me or have others also started noticing unnerving amounts of "programming rockstar required" job posts? First of all, WHAT? Second of that, let's assume that there is such a thing as a "programming rockstar". And if there were that many programming rockstars around to fill these jobs, then they'd not be rockstars! They'd be just another set of developers. Oh and then the job posts say the candidate can be fresh college graduate or with "2-3 years of experience". Again, WHAT? What kind of rockstar is this? It's getting to a point where I am going to have to write a browser add-on that puts a big fat red STOP sign on a job post that mentions requirement of "rockstar". -oo
They also want "rockstar" talent while paying in stale circus peanuts. I charge twice the amount of what I've seen in these "rockstar" ads. I swear I'm going to walk into the next interview and say "You want me to smash your equipment, go wreck a hotel room and drag a few lines of coke? I charge extra for that service."
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It's kind of sad though. Genuinely good companies with excellent jobs are ruined by plastering such nonsense phrases. Makes me facepalm at 100mph.
divyamistry wrote:
ruined by plastering such nonsense phrases
Ability to develop radar scanning HTML for embedded [ ] Experience with OOPs programming [ ] Ability to develop Java with a web browser [ ] Works on assigned tasks as needed [ ] Understands Architectural methodologies such as JavaScript What!?! -
Is it just me or have others also started noticing unnerving amounts of "programming rockstar required" job posts? First of all, WHAT? Second of that, let's assume that there is such a thing as a "programming rockstar". And if there were that many programming rockstars around to fill these jobs, then they'd not be rockstars! They'd be just another set of developers. Oh and then the job posts say the candidate can be fresh college graduate or with "2-3 years of experience". Again, WHAT? What kind of rockstar is this? It's getting to a point where I am going to have to write a browser add-on that puts a big fat red STOP sign on a job post that mentions requirement of "rockstar". -oo
There is this recruiter I've dealt with, who in EVERY post she does, puts: "You must have some serious technical chops for this position". WTF is "serious technical chops" :confused::confused:
If it's not broken, fix it until it is
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divyamistry wrote:
ruined by plastering such nonsense phrases
Ability to develop radar scanning HTML for embedded [ ] Experience with OOPs programming [ ] Ability to develop Java with a web browser [ ] Works on assigned tasks as needed [ ] Understands Architectural methodologies such as JavaScript What!?!You forgot to usage of "Agile Methodologies" to the Buzzword Bingo card...
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There is this recruiter I've dealt with, who in EVERY post she does, puts: "You must have some serious technical chops for this position". WTF is "serious technical chops" :confused::confused:
If it's not broken, fix it until it is
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Is it just me or have others also started noticing unnerving amounts of "programming rockstar required" job posts? First of all, WHAT? Second of that, let's assume that there is such a thing as a "programming rockstar". And if there were that many programming rockstars around to fill these jobs, then they'd not be rockstars! They'd be just another set of developers. Oh and then the job posts say the candidate can be fresh college graduate or with "2-3 years of experience". Again, WHAT? What kind of rockstar is this? It's getting to a point where I am going to have to write a browser add-on that puts a big fat red STOP sign on a job post that mentions requirement of "rockstar". -oo
I used to be a rockstar (within a very limited definition of rockstar - the other guys in the band thought I was pretty good on the drums) and now I am doing programming... but I still wouldn't apply for these positions!
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Is it just me or have others also started noticing unnerving amounts of "programming rockstar required" job posts? First of all, WHAT? Second of that, let's assume that there is such a thing as a "programming rockstar". And if there were that many programming rockstars around to fill these jobs, then they'd not be rockstars! They'd be just another set of developers. Oh and then the job posts say the candidate can be fresh college graduate or with "2-3 years of experience". Again, WHAT? What kind of rockstar is this? It's getting to a point where I am going to have to write a browser add-on that puts a big fat red STOP sign on a job post that mentions requirement of "rockstar". -oo
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megaadam wrote:
Who asks such a BASIC thing?
Only those with less FORTRANate minds.
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Is it just me or have others also started noticing unnerving amounts of "programming rockstar required" job posts? First of all, WHAT? Second of that, let's assume that there is such a thing as a "programming rockstar". And if there were that many programming rockstars around to fill these jobs, then they'd not be rockstars! They'd be just another set of developers. Oh and then the job posts say the candidate can be fresh college graduate or with "2-3 years of experience". Again, WHAT? What kind of rockstar is this? It's getting to a point where I am going to have to write a browser add-on that puts a big fat red STOP sign on a job post that mentions requirement of "rockstar". -oo
One way to demo 'rockstar' status is to post one's code via an article here - an article which can potentially earn many nice comments and 5s. And then tell potential employers - "Hey - these people consider my work as 'rockstar output'. I am indeed a rockstar". Of course, easier said than done.
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divyamistry wrote:
ruined by plastering such nonsense phrases
Ability to develop radar scanning HTML for embedded [ ] Experience with OOPs programming [ ] Ability to develop Java with a web browser [ ] Works on assigned tasks as needed [ ] Understands Architectural methodologies such as JavaScript What!?!newton.saber wrote:
Experience with OOPs programmingI say "OOPS" while programming all of the time! :)
"Fairy tales do not tell children the dragons exist. Children already know that dragons exist. Fairy tales tell children the dragons can be killed." - G.K. Chesterton
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One way to demo 'rockstar' status is to post one's code via an article here - an article which can potentially earn many nice comments and 5s. And then tell potential employers - "Hey - these people consider my work as 'rockstar output'. I am indeed a rockstar". Of course, easier said than done.
I think job posts with "show us your code" or "articles you've written for others" are quite all right in my book. It's a good habit to develop for any developer, and something I struggle with.
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Now that was funny. :thumbsup:
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Is it just me or have others also started noticing unnerving amounts of "programming rockstar required" job posts? First of all, WHAT? Second of that, let's assume that there is such a thing as a "programming rockstar". And if there were that many programming rockstars around to fill these jobs, then they'd not be rockstars! They'd be just another set of developers. Oh and then the job posts say the candidate can be fresh college graduate or with "2-3 years of experience". Again, WHAT? What kind of rockstar is this? It's getting to a point where I am going to have to write a browser add-on that puts a big fat red STOP sign on a job post that mentions requirement of "rockstar". -oo
Tell me aout it! I am trying to find a role when I graduated the industry was in the bin, no job unless you have 10+ years experience. Now I have 10 years They don't want to know I am not a fresh grad. The problem is agents don't know, are afraid to ask what is wanted... I have had to pick up projects done by 'rock stars' that are complete ***p. :wtf:
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divyamistry wrote:
ruined by plastering such nonsense phrases
Ability to develop radar scanning HTML for embedded [ ] Experience with OOPs programming [ ] Ability to develop Java with a web browser [ ] Works on assigned tasks as needed [ ] Understands Architectural methodologies such as JavaScript What!?!I don't know about you but I made about three javas with a web browser. ;)
