<div dir="ltr">Giving specifics is hard because it would depend on the work you want them to do but also the level you are hiring for.<div><br></div><div>We basically have zero interest in someones ability to write SQL because we don't have to write SQL at all. While it is a handy skill to have.</div>
<div>We hope they have exposure to unit testing and know and understand the difference between unit and integration testing.</div><div><br></div><div>We look for people that can hold a discussion on system / class design. We discuss code separation. I have a list of 20 verbal questions that I ask during an interview. I don't ask all 20, many questions rely on previous responses (being correct). I've been in interviews where I've asked just the first couple and had to stop (some are really basic that every developer should know). The questions vary in skill required and we like to hear the answers but we also like to see they they react and their mannerisms when responding. We do ask questions that are very hard and we don't do it to big note ourselves but to see how the person copes with not knowing the answer or the thought process they go through while thinking about it. If they know the answer - that's great as well. Some questions (aim to) lead into further discussions about previous job experiences and the like - we like it when this occurs.</div>
<div><br></div><div>After the discussion portion which is generally 30 - 60 mins, they get a written test which we allow 60 mins for. This is just to prove they not only know all the right answers, but can use and implement the things we have discussed previously.</div>
<div><br></div><div>The test has specific skills we'd like the person to have and some skills that we'd like them to have. The test is written - we want to know what they know (not what Bob in the UK knows to be the answer!).</div>
<div><br></div><div>We recently interviewed for a FireMonkey position and gave them a PC and a sample project to maintain.</div><div><br></div><div>One question that should be on everyone's interview list is exception handling. The number of developers that don't know how to use it is a worry. One of the questions involves "debugging on paper". Following the flow of a method when it has different outcomes and outputting the correct method result for different inputs.</div>
<div><br></div><div>We have no issues with wrong answers, it is mostly how they reach the answer. The thought process.</div><div><br></div><div>The biggest issue when conducting interviews is making the person comfortable. They will be at their best when they are comfortable and at the end of the day that is what I want. The less interviews I have to do, the better!</div>
<div><br></div><div>I think I've successfully side stepped the response you were hoping to get :-)</div><div><br></div></div><div class="gmail_extra"><br><br><div class="gmail_quote">On Thu, Jul 3, 2014 at 9:20 AM, John Bird <span dir="ltr"><<a href="mailto:johnkbird@paradise.net.nz" target="_blank">johnkbird@paradise.net.nz</a>></span> wrote:<br>
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<div>OK that begs a further discussion!</div>
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<div>What in your eyes makes a developer “good” as opposed to thinking they are
good – specific qualities please of what the good qualities are. I am
wondering if there are many opinions of what a “good” programmer is which might
explain why some think they are good whilst others think they are not.
What are the more objective measures?</div>
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<div>I have worked on numerous projects the last few years and seen a lot of
different talents. Some that stick out in my experience are:</div>
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<ul>
<li>Technical proficiency – ie knowing already what is likely to be the best
technology to use to tackle a new problem
</li><li>OO depth. Is it innate or learned? How is it best
learned?
</li><li>Ability to mentor and guide others through existing code</li></ul>
<div>Curious to hear specifics from you as you have the reputation of a Delphi
authority!</div>
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<div><b>From:</b> <a title="jeremy.north@gmail.com" href="mailto:jeremy.north@gmail.com" target="_blank">Jeremy North</a> </div>
<div><b>Sent:</b> Thursday, July 3, 2014 10:23 AM</div><div><div class="h5">
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<div><b>Subject:</b> Re: [DUG] Work Wanted in Wellington</div></div></div></div></div>
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<div dir="ltr">I know here (Australia) we would happily pay decent salaries if we
found Delphi developers that were actually good and didn't just *think* they
were good.</div>
<div class="gmail_extra"><br><br>
<div class="gmail_quote">On Thu, Jul 3, 2014 at 8:06 AM, Stefan Mueller <span dir="ltr"><<a href="mailto:muellers@orcl-toolbox.com" target="_blank">muellers@orcl-toolbox.com</a>></span> wrote:<br>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="FONT-SIZE:11pt;FONT-FAMILY:"Calibri","sans-serif";COLOR:#1f497d">As
a Swiss Delphi Developer living in New Zealand I find that interesting.
<u></u><u></u></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="FONT-SIZE:11pt;FONT-FAMILY:"Calibri","sans-serif";COLOR:#1f497d">Switzerland
isn’t exactly at the top of my mind when I think about the “value for bucks”
for outsourcing work to – not because you don’t get the quality, but because
salaries there are almost twice what you would have to pay
here.<u></u><u></u></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="FONT-SIZE:10pt;FONT-FAMILY:"Arial","sans-serif";COLOR:black"><br><br></span><span style="FONT-SIZE:10pt;FONT-FAMILY:"Arial","sans-serif";COLOR:#1f497d"><u></u><u></u></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN-BOTTOM:12pt"><span style="FONT-SIZE:10pt;FONT-FAMILY:"Arial","sans-serif";COLOR:black">Kind
regards,<br><br></span><span style="FONT-SIZE:10pt;FONT-FAMILY:"Calibri","sans-serif";COLOR:#1f497d"><u></u><u></u></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="FONT-SIZE:10pt;FONT-FAMILY:"Arial","sans-serif";COLOR:black">Stefan
Müller</span></b><span style="FONT-SIZE:10pt;FONT-FAMILY:"Arial","sans-serif";COLOR:black">,<br>R&D
Manager</span><span style="FONT-SIZE:10pt;FONT-FAMILY:"Arial","sans-serif";COLOR:#1f497d"><br><br></span><b><span style="FONT-SIZE:10pt;FONT-FAMILY:"Arial","sans-serif";BACKGROUND:red;COLOR:white">ORCL</span></b><span style="FONT-SIZE:10pt;FONT-FAMILY:"Calibri","sans-serif";COLOR:#1f497d">
</span><b><span style="FONT-SIZE:10pt;FONT-FAMILY:"Arial","sans-serif";COLOR:black">Toolbox
Ltd.</span></b><span style="FONT-SIZE:10pt;FONT-FAMILY:"Calibri","sans-serif";COLOR:#1f497d">
<br></span><span style="FONT-SIZE:10pt;FONT-FAMILY:"Arial","sans-serif";COLOR:black">Auckland,
New Zealand</span><span style="FONT-SIZE:10pt;FONT-FAMILY:"Calibri","sans-serif";COLOR:#1f497d">
<u></u><u></u></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="FONT-SIZE:10pt;FONT-FAMILY:"Tahoma","sans-serif"">From:</span></b><span style="FONT-SIZE:10pt;FONT-FAMILY:"Tahoma","sans-serif""> <a href="mailto:delphi-bounces@listserver.123.net.nz" target="_blank">delphi-bounces@listserver.123.net.nz</a> [mailto:<a href="mailto:delphi-bounces@listserver.123.net.nz" target="_blank">delphi-bounces@listserver.123.net.nz</a>] <b>On Behalf Of
</b>Tony Blomfield<br><b>Sent:</b> Thursday, 3 July 2014 9:29
a.m.<br><b>To:</b> 'NZ Borland Developers Group - Delphi
List'<br><b>Subject:</b> Re: [DUG] Work Wanted in
Wellington<u></u><u></u></span></p></div></div>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><u></u><u></u> </p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-NZ" style="FONT-SIZE:11pt;FONT-FAMILY:"Calibri","sans-serif";COLOR:#1f497d">Gary.<u></u><u></u></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-NZ" style="FONT-SIZE:11pt;FONT-FAMILY:"Calibri","sans-serif";COLOR:#1f497d"><u></u><u></u></span> </p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-NZ" style="FONT-SIZE:11pt;FONT-FAMILY:"Calibri","sans-serif";COLOR:#1f497d">If
you would like to send the details to me I will have a chat with
them.<u></u><u></u></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-NZ" style="FONT-SIZE:11pt;FONT-FAMILY:"Calibri","sans-serif";COLOR:#1f497d"><u></u><u></u></span> </p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-NZ" style="FONT-SIZE:11pt;FONT-FAMILY:"Calibri","sans-serif";COLOR:#1f497d">Unfortunately
we have had such a bad run with Kiwi Developers we moved our R&D over to
Switzerland last year where we get much more cost effective
results.<u></u><u></u></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-NZ" style="FONT-SIZE:11pt;FONT-FAMILY:"Calibri","sans-serif";COLOR:#1f497d"><u></u><u></u></span> </p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-NZ" style="FONT-SIZE:11pt;FONT-FAMILY:"Calibri","sans-serif";COLOR:#1f497d">Anyway,
I’d like to assess the person myself to see if they are
suitable.<u></u><u></u></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-NZ" style="FONT-SIZE:11pt;FONT-FAMILY:"Calibri","sans-serif";COLOR:#1f497d"><u></u><u></u></span> </p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-NZ" style="FONT-SIZE:11pt;FONT-FAMILY:"Calibri","sans-serif";COLOR:#1f497d">Kind
regards.<u></u><u></u></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-NZ" style="FONT-SIZE:11pt;FONT-FAMILY:"Calibri","sans-serif";COLOR:#1f497d"><u></u><u></u></span> </p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-NZ" style="FONT-SIZE:11pt;FONT-FAMILY:"Calibri","sans-serif";COLOR:#1f497d">Tony
Blomfield<u></u><u></u></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="FONT-SIZE:11pt;FONT-FAMILY:"Calibri","sans-serif"">From:</span></b><span style="FONT-SIZE:11pt;FONT-FAMILY:"Calibri","sans-serif""> <a href="mailto:delphi-bounces@listserver.123.net.nz" target="_blank">delphi-bounces@listserver.123.net.nz</a> [<a href="mailto:delphi-bounces@listserver.123.net.nz" target="_blank">mailto:delphi-bounces@listserver.123.net.nz</a>] <b>On Behalf Of
</b>Gary T. Benner<br><b>Sent:</b> Wednesday, 2 July 2014 2:32
p.m.<br><b>To:</b> <a href="mailto:delphi@delphi.org.nz" target="_blank">delphi@delphi.org.nz</a><br><b>Subject:</b> [DUG] Work Wanted in
Wellington<u></u><u></u></span></p></div></div>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-NZ" style="FONT-FAMILY:"MS Sans Serif"">HI
All,</span><span lang="EN-NZ"> <u></u><u></u></span></p>
<p><span lang="EN-NZ" style="FONT-FAMILY:"MS Sans Serif"">This just passed in
if anyone can help:</span><span lang="EN-NZ"> <u></u><u></u></span></p>
<p><b><span lang="EN-NZ" style="FONT-FAMILY:"MS Sans Serif"">Permanent
Developer available in Wellington.</span></b><span lang="EN-NZ">
<u></u><u></u></span></p>
<p><b><span lang="EN-NZ" style="FONT-FAMILY:"MS Sans Serif"">Experienced Senior
Delphi Developer looking for a permanent role in or around Wellington.
</span></b><span lang="EN-NZ"><u></u><u></u></span></p>
<p><b><span lang="EN-NZ" style="FONT-FAMILY:"MS Sans Serif"">Open to remote
work. Also open to learning a new language if needed. Experienced in picking
up code from others and looking after legacy systems as well as new
development.</span></b><span lang="EN-NZ"> <u></u><u></u></span></p>
<p><b><span lang="EN-NZ" style="FONT-FAMILY:"MS Sans Serif"">Also experienced
as a Development Manager and Product Management.</span></b><span lang="EN-NZ">
<u></u><u></u></span></p>
<p><span lang="EN-NZ" style="FONT-FAMILY:"MS Sans Serif"">Anyone with an
opportunity can email me at <a href="mailto:gary@benner.co.nz" target="_blank">gary@benner.co.nz</a> and I'll pass it on.</span><span lang="EN-NZ"> <u></u><u></u></span></p>
<p><span lang="EN-NZ" style="FONT-FAMILY:"MS Sans Serif"">cheers</span><span lang="EN-NZ"> <u></u><u></u></span></p>
<p><span lang="EN-NZ" style="FONT-FAMILY:"MS Sans Serif"">Gary</span><span lang="EN-NZ"> <u></u><u></u></span></p>
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