Re:A list of developer questions to ask prospective employers
by chiefalchemist on Friday August 19, 2022 @10:55AM
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Yeah, that's a problem :)
The solution is simple. Make the meeting more conversational, at least initially.
It's a form of dating, if you will. No one wants to be interrogated. No one wants to do all the talking or all the listening. Yet most inteviews are some derivation of what would be a bad date by most reasonable accounts.
More eHarmony. Less Tinder.
p.s. I'd even recommend that prior to the first meeting, the company send an email / docs titled FAQs that covers the obvious stuff. Is it a new position or a back fill? How long is it open? Next steps in the process? Not only does this inform the candidate it's great context, it shows a level of thoroughness and processionalism, etc.
The solution is simple. Make the meeting more conversational, at least initially.
It's a form of dating, if you will. No one wants to be interrogated. No one wants to do all the talking or all the listening. Yet most inteviews are some derivation of what would be a bad date by most reasonable accounts.
More eHarmony. Less Tinder.
p.s. I'd even recommend that prior to the first meeting, the company send an email / docs titled FAQs that covers the obvious stuff. Is it a new position or a back fill? How long is it open? Next steps in the process? Not only does this inform the candidate it's great context, it shows a level of thoroughness and processionalism, etc.