Some companies rate candidates using
industry certifications (MCSD, SCJD, etc.): they get people that work at rich companies that
depend on training, and not talent. Some companies rate candidates using CVs/resumes: they
end up hiring ???talent embroiderers.??? Some companies rate candidates using interviews: they
get the people who sound good and look good.
Unsurprisingly, these selection techniques don??™t get you the best candidates. So how do
you find the developers who love writing good code, who get a buzz from solving the problem
in a neat way, and who do take pride in their work?
The answer according to Marc, and according to my experience, is to hire people who love
their work enough to get involved with a project that was optional.
So here??™s your invitation to get a leg up on getting a job with people who hire great developers:
get into open source development. It doesn??™t have to be DWR, although we??™d love to
have the extra help. Just pick something that excites you and get involved.
The problem with getting started is a typical crossing-the-chasm problem. The first few
minutes are easy. You??™ve used a project, liked it, and maybe joined the mailing list.
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