Re:Hire people who aren’t proven
by namanyayg on Thursday September 27, 2018 @01:11PM
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Of course, this question is only valid for applicants in their twenties. I don't think anyone in their right minds would expect someone in their 30s+ to be programming since they were teenagers!
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If your interview involves you asking different questions to people based on their age, you are treading dangerous ground, for dubious gain.
Why not go with something safe - like asking people to implement fizzbuzz and merge-sort on a whiteboard, or something else that has nothing to do with their age, gender, or ethnic background?
Re:Hire people who aren’t proven
by stallmanite on Friday September 28, 2018 @08:55AM
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But the 80's were an excellent time for kids to learn programming. I'm almost 40 and was immersed in programming the TI-99/4a, C64, Apple II, and Trash 80 for a significant part of my childhood.