How can I identify coding skills without any IT background?
We are a small company and looking for a full-stack developer (NodeJS) with focus on Node and React. Since we all don´t have an IT background it´s difficult to really check on the quality of the applicants.
Is there any chance to get a problem set including solutions?
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We are a small company and looking for a full-stack developer (NodeJS) with focus on Node and React. Since we all don´t have an IT background it´s difficult to really check on the quality of the applicants.
Is there any chance to get a problem set including solutions?
applications skills code
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Welcome to the Workplace! Who's writing the code now? Are they part of the interview process?
– jcmack
1 hour ago
Yes, we worked only with IT agencies so far. And now we want to hire own developer but we don´t know how to prove their skills.
– d.meyer
1 hour ago
The agency is not part of the interview process
– d.meyer
1 hour ago
What skill leveling are you looking for?
– UnhandledExcepSean
1 hour ago
You probably want to see the candidate do a small project and look at existing open source projects.
– jcmack
1 hour ago
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We are a small company and looking for a full-stack developer (NodeJS) with focus on Node and React. Since we all don´t have an IT background it´s difficult to really check on the quality of the applicants.
Is there any chance to get a problem set including solutions?
applications skills code
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asked 1 hour ago
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We are a small company and looking for a full-stack developer (NodeJS) with focus on Node and React. Since we all don´t have an IT background it´s difficult to really check on the quality of the applicants.
Is there any chance to get a problem set including solutions?
applications skills code
applications skills code
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Welcome to the Workplace! Who's writing the code now? Are they part of the interview process?
– jcmack
1 hour ago
Yes, we worked only with IT agencies so far. And now we want to hire own developer but we don´t know how to prove their skills.
– d.meyer
1 hour ago
The agency is not part of the interview process
– d.meyer
1 hour ago
What skill leveling are you looking for?
– UnhandledExcepSean
1 hour ago
You probably want to see the candidate do a small project and look at existing open source projects.
– jcmack
1 hour ago
add a comment |
1
Welcome to the Workplace! Who's writing the code now? Are they part of the interview process?
– jcmack
1 hour ago
Yes, we worked only with IT agencies so far. And now we want to hire own developer but we don´t know how to prove their skills.
– d.meyer
1 hour ago
The agency is not part of the interview process
– d.meyer
1 hour ago
What skill leveling are you looking for?
– UnhandledExcepSean
1 hour ago
You probably want to see the candidate do a small project and look at existing open source projects.
– jcmack
1 hour ago
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Welcome to the Workplace! Who's writing the code now? Are they part of the interview process?
– jcmack
1 hour ago
Welcome to the Workplace! Who's writing the code now? Are they part of the interview process?
– jcmack
1 hour ago
Yes, we worked only with IT agencies so far. And now we want to hire own developer but we don´t know how to prove their skills.
– d.meyer
1 hour ago
Yes, we worked only with IT agencies so far. And now we want to hire own developer but we don´t know how to prove their skills.
– d.meyer
1 hour ago
The agency is not part of the interview process
– d.meyer
1 hour ago
The agency is not part of the interview process
– d.meyer
1 hour ago
What skill leveling are you looking for?
– UnhandledExcepSean
1 hour ago
What skill leveling are you looking for?
– UnhandledExcepSean
1 hour ago
You probably want to see the candidate do a small project and look at existing open source projects.
– jcmack
1 hour ago
You probably want to see the candidate do a small project and look at existing open source projects.
– jcmack
1 hour ago
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The best way to approach this is to find someone in your personal network who you could tap for interviews as an interview consultant, or go through a recruiting agency that can do some pre-screening for you.
Since you are small, you don't need to get too sophisticated in the screening as you likely won't attract any heavy hitters, and if you did, they might be bored.
If you go the recruiter route, be sure that they screen for basic competence (online exams, personal interviews, et cetera), then have them send you a pool of candidates that you can screen to see if they are a good fit.
answered 1 hour ago
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Is there any chance to get a problem set including solutions?
No. At least not one that would do you any good. Anything I write here your applicant could read and it would be meaningless that they easily answer the questions.
Also, that really isn't in scope for this forum. If you search, you'll find sets of these questions but remember that your applicants can perform the same search you did.
Since we all don´t have an IT background it´s difficult to really check on the quality of the applicants.
Yes, but not impossible. If you have some knowledge of your existing code you can show them some of it and ask how they would implement something new. Another answer mentioned using recruiters, and this is a good second option if you showing them code is impractical.
answered 1 hour ago
J. Chris ComptonJ. Chris Compton
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IMHO, your first step should be an IT manager and only then a developer, or some kind of combination of two.
Be ready for lower quality or higher salary expectations than you have spent on outsource.
Spending money on consultants for task specific or time-limited contracts could be frustrating, and urge to limit expenses is always high.
But you pay for developer skill-set and experience, that rarely be available to smaller company or will be too expensive to employ including salary , employee cost and benefits.
P.S.
Down-voting without comment is strange, please comment for discussion
answered 1 hour ago
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The best way to approach this is to find someone in your personal network who you could tap for interviews as an interview consultant, or go through a recruiting agency that can do some pre-screening for you.
Since you are small, you don't need to get too sophisticated in the screening as you likely won't attract any heavy hitters, and if you did, they might be bored.
If you go the recruiter route, be sure that they screen for basic competence (online exams, personal interviews, et cetera), then have them send you a pool of candidates that you can screen to see if they are a good fit.
answered 1 hour ago
Richard URichard U
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add a comment |
The best way to approach this is to find someone in your personal network who you could tap for interviews as an interview consultant, or go through a recruiting agency that can do some pre-screening for you.
Since you are small, you don't need to get too sophisticated in the screening as you likely won't attract any heavy hitters, and if you did, they might be bored.
If you go the recruiter route, be sure that they screen for basic competence (online exams, personal interviews, et cetera), then have them send you a pool of candidates that you can screen to see if they are a good fit.
answered 1 hour ago
Richard URichard U
89.6k64230353
add a comment |
The best way to approach this is to find someone in your personal network who you could tap for interviews as an interview consultant, or go through a recruiting agency that can do some pre-screening for you.
Since you are small, you don't need to get too sophisticated in the screening as you likely won't attract any heavy hitters, and if you did, they might be bored.
If you go the recruiter route, be sure that they screen for basic competence (online exams, personal interviews, et cetera), then have them send you a pool of candidates that you can screen to see if they are a good fit.
answered 1 hour ago
Richard URichard U
89.6k64230353
The best way to approach this is to find someone in your personal network who you could tap for interviews as an interview consultant, or go through a recruiting agency that can do some pre-screening for you.
Since you are small, you don't need to get too sophisticated in the screening as you likely won't attract any heavy hitters, and if you did, they might be bored.
If you go the recruiter route, be sure that they screen for basic competence (online exams, personal interviews, et cetera), then have them send you a pool of candidates that you can screen to see if they are a good fit.
answered 1 hour ago
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Is there any chance to get a problem set including solutions?
No. At least not one that would do you any good. Anything I write here your applicant could read and it would be meaningless that they easily answer the questions.
Also, that really isn't in scope for this forum. If you search, you'll find sets of these questions but remember that your applicants can perform the same search you did.
Since we all don´t have an IT background it´s difficult to really check on the quality of the applicants.
Yes, but not impossible. If you have some knowledge of your existing code you can show them some of it and ask how they would implement something new. Another answer mentioned using recruiters, and this is a good second option if you showing them code is impractical.
answered 1 hour ago
J. Chris ComptonJ. Chris Compton
3,041423
add a comment |
Is there any chance to get a problem set including solutions?
No. At least not one that would do you any good. Anything I write here your applicant could read and it would be meaningless that they easily answer the questions.
Also, that really isn't in scope for this forum. If you search, you'll find sets of these questions but remember that your applicants can perform the same search you did.
Since we all don´t have an IT background it´s difficult to really check on the quality of the applicants.
Yes, but not impossible. If you have some knowledge of your existing code you can show them some of it and ask how they would implement something new. Another answer mentioned using recruiters, and this is a good second option if you showing them code is impractical.
answered 1 hour ago
J. Chris ComptonJ. Chris Compton
3,041423
add a comment |
Is there any chance to get a problem set including solutions?
No. At least not one that would do you any good. Anything I write here your applicant could read and it would be meaningless that they easily answer the questions.
Also, that really isn't in scope for this forum. If you search, you'll find sets of these questions but remember that your applicants can perform the same search you did.
Since we all don´t have an IT background it´s difficult to really check on the quality of the applicants.
Yes, but not impossible. If you have some knowledge of your existing code you can show them some of it and ask how they would implement something new. Another answer mentioned using recruiters, and this is a good second option if you showing them code is impractical.
answered 1 hour ago
J. Chris ComptonJ. Chris Compton
3,041423
Is there any chance to get a problem set including solutions?
No. At least not one that would do you any good. Anything I write here your applicant could read and it would be meaningless that they easily answer the questions.
Also, that really isn't in scope for this forum. If you search, you'll find sets of these questions but remember that your applicants can perform the same search you did.
Since we all don´t have an IT background it´s difficult to really check on the quality of the applicants.
Yes, but not impossible. If you have some knowledge of your existing code you can show them some of it and ask how they would implement something new. Another answer mentioned using recruiters, and this is a good second option if you showing them code is impractical.
answered 1 hour ago
J. Chris ComptonJ. Chris Compton
3,041423
answered 1 hour ago
J. Chris ComptonJ. Chris Compton
3,041423
answered 1 hour ago
J. Chris ComptonJ. Chris Compton
3,041423
answered 1 hour ago
J. Chris ComptonJ. Chris Compton
3,041423
3,041423
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add a comment |
IMHO, your first step should be an IT manager and only then a developer, or some kind of combination of two.
Be ready for lower quality or higher salary expectations than you have spent on outsource.
Spending money on consultants for task specific or time-limited contracts could be frustrating, and urge to limit expenses is always high.
But you pay for developer skill-set and experience, that rarely be available to smaller company or will be too expensive to employ including salary , employee cost and benefits.
P.S.
Down-voting without comment is strange, please comment for discussion
answered 1 hour ago
StraderStrader
3,191525
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IMHO, your first step should be an IT manager and only then a developer, or some kind of combination of two.
Be ready for lower quality or higher salary expectations than you have spent on outsource.
Spending money on consultants for task specific or time-limited contracts could be frustrating, and urge to limit expenses is always high.
But you pay for developer skill-set and experience, that rarely be available to smaller company or will be too expensive to employ including salary , employee cost and benefits.
P.S.
Down-voting without comment is strange, please comment for discussion
answered 1 hour ago
StraderStrader
3,191525
add a comment |
IMHO, your first step should be an IT manager and only then a developer, or some kind of combination of two.
Be ready for lower quality or higher salary expectations than you have spent on outsource.
Spending money on consultants for task specific or time-limited contracts could be frustrating, and urge to limit expenses is always high.
But you pay for developer skill-set and experience, that rarely be available to smaller company or will be too expensive to employ including salary , employee cost and benefits.
P.S.
Down-voting without comment is strange, please comment for discussion
answered 1 hour ago
StraderStrader
3,191525
IMHO, your first step should be an IT manager and only then a developer, or some kind of combination of two.
Be ready for lower quality or higher salary expectations than you have spent on outsource.
Spending money on consultants for task specific or time-limited contracts could be frustrating, and urge to limit expenses is always high.
But you pay for developer skill-set and experience, that rarely be available to smaller company or will be too expensive to employ including salary , employee cost and benefits.
P.S.
Down-voting without comment is strange, please comment for discussion
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Welcome to the Workplace! Who's writing the code now? Are they part of the interview process?
– jcmack
1 hour ago
Yes, we worked only with IT agencies so far. And now we want to hire own developer but we don´t know how to prove their skills.
– d.meyer
1 hour ago
The agency is not part of the interview process
– d.meyer
1 hour ago
What skill leveling are you looking for?
– UnhandledExcepSean
1 hour ago
You probably want to see the candidate do a small project and look at existing open source projects.
– jcmack
1 hour ago