Interviewing Prospective Developers

What is a good idea when interviewing prospective developers?

• Ask them where they see themselves in five years.

• Focus on their past job experiences.

• Interview each candidate at least once.

• Rely on their resume alone.

Why should you pay attention to what candidates say directly?

• It is easier than reading their resume.

• They might exaggerate qualifications.

• It saves time during the interview.

• It helps in building a personal connection.

What should you do if your gut tells you a candidate might be a match?

• Hire them immediately.

• Set up an interview to move things forward.

• Ask for more references.

• Offer them a trial project.

What is the purpose of asking for a signed NDA before discussing a project?

• To test the candidate's legal knowledge.

• To protect your project's details.

• To make the candidate feel important.

• To delay the interview process.

What should you do if a developer refuses to sign an NDA?

• Offer them a higher salary.

• Discuss the project without an NDA.

• Scratch them from the list and move on.

• Ask them to reconsider.

How can buying local boost your confidence in a candidate?

• It ensures they are cheaper.

• You can meet in person at least a couple of times.

• It guarantees they have better skills.

• It supports the local economy.

What should you do if candidates live too far away for an in-person interview?

• Cancel the interview.

• Set up a Skype conversation.

• Send them a questionnaire.

• Wait until they can visit.

What is a sign that a candidate might not be suitable if they only speak highly of themselves?

• They are confident.

• They lack humility.

• They are experienced.

• They are ambitious.

What should you do if words like 'class' and 'subclass' sound unfamiliar?

• Ignore them.

• Ask a techie friend to join the interview.

• Look them up online.

• Assume they are not important.

What is the role of a salesperson in an agency when considering developers?

• To build the app.

• To handle initial correspondence.

• To conduct technical interviews.

• To manage the project.