What every programmer should know?
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hehehhe Sad thing is that you would probably be sued for asking this :) Tends to lean a bit on the applicant's political affiliations and is not really allowed. It is kind of like asking an applicant if they are a Democrat or a Republican. You can do it after they are hired but not before.
George Carlin wrote: "Don't sweat the petty things, and don't pet the sweaty things." Jörgen Sigvardsson wrote: If the physicists find a universal theory describing the laws of universe, I'm sure the asshole constant will be an integral part of that theory.
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Ray Cassick wrote: you would probably be sued for asking this There is that. But I imagine you would never get an honest answer from a real terrorist either. Which makes asking the question a bit of a waste of time unless you are the CIA/FBI/MVP/BOB/Etc... :laugh:
I know you can't become if you only say what you would have done and you'll miss a million miles of fun." - Len Work hard, play hard. Don't forget who you are and don't forget where you're from. Do all these things well and you won't have to wonder where you are going.
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Eh, i'm that idiot who's out skating in 100+F days, and relaxing in a snow bank on <0F days. I park in the front row or the back - either way, my car is left alone.
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This is one of the suggestions to programmers to get enough daily exercise...park in a differnt spot each day and then you will get plenty...walking up and down the rows looking for your car because you forgot where you parked it :confused: :-D Steve
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Ray Cassick wrote: you would probably be sued for asking this There is that. But I imagine you would never get an honest answer from a real terrorist either. Which makes asking the question a bit of a waste of time unless you are the CIA/FBI/MVP/BOB/Etc... :laugh:
I know you can't become if you only say what you would have done and you'll miss a million miles of fun." - Len Work hard, play hard. Don't forget who you are and don't forget where you're from. Do all these things well and you won't have to wonder where you are going.
code-frog wrote: Which makes asking the question a bit of a waste of time unless you are the CIA/FBI/MVP/BOB/Etc Kind of like those dump questions that they ask you at the airport... :laugh:
George Carlin wrote: "Don't sweat the petty things, and don't pet the sweaty things." Jörgen Sigvardsson wrote: If the physicists find a universal theory describing the laws of universe, I'm sure the asshole constant will be an integral part of that theory.
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Jeffry J. Brickley wrote: ...but I can swear a little in 3 languages. Is one of them Klingon? Qu'vatlh
George Carlin wrote: "Don't sweat the petty things, and don't pet the sweaty things." Jörgen Sigvardsson wrote: If the physicists find a universal theory describing the laws of universe, I'm sure the asshole constant will be an integral part of that theory.
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Ray Cassick wrote: Is one of them Klingon? Nope, I can order dinner, and cuss in spanish, and I can order a beer and cuss in German. That is about the extent of my foreign language ability.... I may not fully remember the beer order also, I never actually used it. I also learned another sentance in german from an Air Force maintenance tech, but I never used that either and probably never will. _________________________ Asu no koto o ieba, tenjo de nezumi ga warau. Talk about things of tomorrow and the mice in the ceiling laugh. (Japanese Proverb)
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yep, you are through to the second round of interviews :) zen is the art of being at one with the two'ness
feline_dracoform wrote: you are through to the second round of interviews does a gift pack from the Hershey plant in Hershey, PA get one to the next round or is that still considered bribery? ;) _________________________ Asu no koto o ieba, tenjo de nezumi ga warau. Talk about things of tomorrow and the mice in the ceiling laugh. (Japanese Proverb)
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I am trying to come up with a set of questions that will form the initial screening round for all candiates at our company. Any thoughts about questions/concepts that should defintely be known by any programmer?
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hehehhe Sad thing is that you would probably be sued for asking this :) Tends to lean a bit on the applicant's political affiliations and is not really allowed. It is kind of like asking an applicant if they are a Democrat or a Republican. You can do it after they are hired but not before.
George Carlin wrote: "Don't sweat the petty things, and don't pet the sweaty things." Jörgen Sigvardsson wrote: If the physicists find a universal theory describing the laws of universe, I'm sure the asshole constant will be an integral part of that theory.
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Ray Cassick wrote: Sad thing is that you would probably be sued for asking this Tends to lean a bit on the applicant's political affiliations and is not really allowed. It's allowed here and probably always will be. However, what stops the person from lying? My last employer asked someone if they were Catholic once... I almost fell out of my seat in that interview. It's a good thing she didn't know that was innapropriate, but you could sure see she was uncomfortable. _________________________ Asu no koto o ieba, tenjo de nezumi ga warau. Talk about things of tomorrow and the mice in the ceiling laugh. (Japanese Proverb)
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Ray Cassick wrote: you would probably be sued for asking this There is that. But I imagine you would never get an honest answer from a real terrorist either. Which makes asking the question a bit of a waste of time unless you are the CIA/FBI/MVP/BOB/Etc... :laugh:
I know you can't become if you only say what you would have done and you'll miss a million miles of fun." - Len Work hard, play hard. Don't forget who you are and don't forget where you're from. Do all these things well and you won't have to wonder where you are going.
code-frog wrote: But I imagine you would never get an honest answer from a real terrorist either. Which makes asking the question a bit of a waste of time It is, per se. but if you ever find out otherwise, one of the employment clauses is "termination for lying on your application," so if you ask the question, and they lie, then you have grounds for immeadiate termination. Thus it might be a waste of time up front, but if investigation turns up something later, rapid termination is now legal. _________________________ Asu no koto o ieba, tenjo de nezumi ga warau. Talk about things of tomorrow and the mice in the ceiling laugh. (Japanese Proverb)
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feline_dracoform wrote: i have the theory and belief that you can always learn new areas and skills, but if you don't have the right sort of mind set to begin with this will be the biggest problem. I think that about 98% of us would confirm your theory thereby making it a fact. A former boss of mine used to say something to the effect of Aptitude = 200% Attitude. He'd go further to say that with the proper attitude and mind-set a person can be taught almost anything. His concern and his praise was rarely based on aptitude. His reviews always praised and focused on developing attitude. He rewarded very generously for attitude. He had a quip I really liked. "I can improve your aptitude and therefore I should get the raise. Only you can improve your attitude for which I will give you a raise." Good Philosophy and his mileage didn't vary. It was outstanding. To this day he continues to be a mentory. Smart Man he was, strong in the force was he. ;P (Did I really just type that? How embarrassing.)
I know you can't become if you only say what you would have done and you'll miss a million miles of fun." - Len Work hard, play hard. Don't forget who you are and don't forget where you're from. Do all these things well and you won't have to wonder where you are going.
this sounds like a *very* wise man indeed! and yes you did just type that, and it seems to be true :) zen is the art of being at one with the two'ness
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feline_dracoform wrote: you are through to the second round of interviews does a gift pack from the Hershey plant in Hershey, PA get one to the next round or is that still considered bribery? ;) _________________________ Asu no koto o ieba, tenjo de nezumi ga warau. Talk about things of tomorrow and the mice in the ceiling laugh. (Japanese Proverb)
i am not a great fan of Hershey's, but you are definitely on the right track for getting the post :) this is not bribery, it is considered: * showing a proper appreciation of the work place ethic * knowing how to enhance happiness and cooperation with your collages * you are bringing something valuable to the table *radiates open innocence* zen is the art of being at one with the two'ness