What I Look For When I Hire Software Engineers
It Isn’t All About Code
Over the years, I have had the pleasure of being a part of the hiring process. My experiences range from being a cog in the wheel of hiring for a massive corporation, and a primary decision-maker for a small start-up.
What makes a good hire? It might not be what you think…
Get Noticed
The first step to getting hired at any job is to get noticed. That might be as simple as submitting an application. It might also be as complex as leaving a lasting impression on the CEO you happened to run into.
Before one can interview they must make themselves known.
This seems painfully obvious, I know, but it is true. Some companies receive hundreds or even thousands of applications. As an example, for the last round of hiring I did, we received over 80 applications. Our company is less than 40 employees and our dev team was less than 10 at the time.
At this stage, you must be a little more persistent. Make phone calls, send emails, stop in and get to know the person at the front desk. In a virtual world, you could follow the company and comment on their posts. You could also find people who work at that company, and maybe even interact with…