I usually ask basic questions that show the candidates logic type as opposed to pure rote memorization type questions.
What is the first thing you’d check if a user cannot login to the network ( old error – Domain controller cannot be found ) … Where I’m looking for a basic troubleshooting ability, and the knowledge to start low on the ISO model ( ie,check the cable *before* looking for DNS problems ) If they claim TCP/IP knowledge, I ask how many nodes on a 27 bit masked subnet. (soon to be an obsolete question under IPv6 ) I also would ask a question that you would not expect them to have an answer for, and then see if they admit not knowing, or try to bullsh*t their way through … I’m big on honesty in the environment … no one knows everything. Erik Goldoff IT Consultant Systems, Networks, & Security ' Security is an ongoing process, not a one time event ! ' From: Eldridge, Dave [mailto:d...@parkviewmc.com] Sent: Thursday, March 24, 2011 6:05 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: OT: looking for favorite Network Engineer interview questions We are going to be hiring 2 additional “Network Engineers” very soon as 1 is leaving and we have approval to add 1 more. The bulk of the questions that I get to ask will be AD related as past experience has dictated that I need that level of expertise here. Those of you that do hiring what are some questions you are using in the interview process? We are a 2003 domain with exchange 2003. We will be migrating to 2008 domain and exchange 2010 next year. This is not a Sr. level job but we are looking for an experienced person. Thanks much for any feedback. dave This e-mail contains the thoughts and opinions of the sender and does not represent official Parkview Medical Center policy. This communication is intended only for the recipient(s) named above, may be confidential and/or legally privileged: and, must be treated as such in accordance with state and federal laws. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any use of this communication, or any of its contents, is prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please return to sender and delete the message from your computer system.{token} ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ <http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/> ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ <http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/> ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin
