Re: Finding good developers

2004-07-01 Thread Ray Champagne
Much much better!I thought I was losing my sense of humor! Good one!LOL Ray At 12:16 AM 7/1/2004, you wrote: Ray, the entire joke follows -- it is one I told to a potential employer -- didn't get the job, but we both enjoyed the joke. Dick Have you heard the one about the girl who comes home

Re: Finding good developers

2004-07-01 Thread G
see what I mean :) Brian - Original Message - From: B G To: CF-Talk Sent: Wednesday, June 30, 2004 4:37 PM Subject: RE: Finding good developers Thanks all for the suggestions.In my experience, my best candidates have been those with whom I've been able to have good discussions

Re: Finding good developers

2004-07-01 Thread Paul Kenney
] To: CF-Talk [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: Finding good developers Date: Wed, 30 Jun 2004 16:48:41 -0400 One final addition and then I'll shut up... I've been asked by a previous employer what I am most excited about learning or what new CF functionality am I currently playing with/learning/using

OT: Finding good developers

2004-06-30 Thread B G
Not to say that this list isn't stocked with good developers! But...As my department is growing my need to find good staff is increasing. I need to find good resources for both full-time positions and temporary contract/project based openings.My experience with headhunters has been very

Re: OT: Finding good developers

2004-06-30 Thread Mark Drew
I am not sure which country you are in, but I can only suggest finding a good agent. then make sure you define exactly what you are looking for.. I think it is impoirtant to get people with potential with a good base MD On Wed, 30 Jun 2004 12:24:11 -0500, B G [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Not to

RE: Finding good developers

2004-06-30 Thread Burns, John D
on their coding style and such.Just an idea, do with it as you will. John -Original Message- From: B G [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, June 30, 2004 1:24 PM To: CF-Talk Subject: OT: Finding good developers Not to say that this list isn't stocked with good developers! But...As my

RE: Finding good developers

2004-06-30 Thread Tony Weeg
-Talk Subject: RE: Finding good developers Not sure about really helping with finding someone, but a suggestion that I will offer is to have some kind of a test in place to find out if they are really a good developer or not.A lot of people look good on paper and can possibly bring in some examples

Re: Finding good developers

2004-06-30 Thread Rob
On Wed, 30 Jun 2004 14:01:37 -0400, Burns, John D [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Not sure about really helping with finding someone, but a suggestion that I will offer is to have some kind of a test in place to find out if they are really a good developer or not.A lot of people look good on paper

Re: Finding good developers

2004-06-30 Thread C. Hatton Humphrey
Not to say that this list isn't stocked with good developers! ... Thanks! give an example for a app that you need, and ask them to architect it...not down to coding level, but db layout, ui layout mockup, etc... Only thing I'll say is this - the best interview I had was when I was sent a

RE: Finding good developers

2004-06-30 Thread Tangorre, Michael
give an example for a app that you need, and ask them to architect it...not down to coding level, but db layout, ui layout mockup, etc... solving a logical problem, for most of us is easy, but it can be a good litmus test for proficiency. Best to use a generic example so that the

RE: Finding good developers

2004-06-30 Thread Burns, John D
- From: C. Hatton Humphrey [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, June 30, 2004 2:26 PM To: CF-Talk Subject: Re: Finding good developers Not to say that this list isn't stocked with good developers! ... Thanks! give an example for a app that you need, and ask them to architect

Re: Finding good developers

2004-06-30 Thread Dick Applebaum
On Jun 30, 2004, at 11:26 AM, C. Hatton Humphrey wrote: Not to say that this list isn't stocked with good developers! ... Thanks! give an example for a app that you need, and ask them to architect it...not down to coding level, but db layout, ui layout mockup, etc... Only thing I'll say

Re: Finding good developers

2004-06-30 Thread George Abraham
A joke! It's people like you that I hate when I get interviewed! Though I agree it tells the interviewer a lot, so can my internet browsing cache! George [Todays Threads] [This Message] [Subscription] [Fast Unsubscribe] [User Settings] [Donations and Support]

RE: Finding good developers

2004-06-30 Thread Whittingham, P
25 years and a 'good' developer can sometimes 'sense' a another good one. - Pat From: B G [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wed 6/30/2004 1:24 PM To: CF-Talk Subject: OT: Finding good developers Not to say that this list isn't stocked with good developers

RE: Finding good developers

2004-06-30 Thread Burns, John D
-Original Message- From: Whittingham, P [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, June 30, 2004 4:11 PM To: CF-Talk Subject: RE: Finding good developers If you are looking for example for a Cold Fusion developer, find years of experience in html/css/_javascript_/dhtml and Cold Fusion along

RE: Finding good developers

2004-06-30 Thread B G
] To: CF-Talk [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: Finding good developers Date: Wed, 30 Jun 2004 16:48:41 -0400 One final addition and then I'll shut up... I've been asked by a previous employer what I am most excited about learning or what new CF functionality am I currently playing with/learning/using

Re: Finding good developers

2004-06-30 Thread Dick Applebaum
On Jun 30, 2004, at 12:35 PM, George Abraham wrote: A joke! It's people like you that I hate when I get interviewed! Though I agree it tells the interviewer a lot, so can my internet browsing cache! If you are going to be part of a team... Dick Have you heard the one about the girl who comes

Re: Finding good developers

2004-06-30 Thread Ray Champagne
Am I missing something or did that joke end without a punch line? At 06:35 PM 6/30/2004, you wrote: On Jun 30, 2004, at 12:35 PM, George Abraham wrote: A joke! It's people like you that I hate when I get interviewed! Though I agree it tells the interviewer a lot, so can my internet browsing

Re: Finding good developers

2004-06-30 Thread Cary Gordon
Thank you, Dick, You have provided an excellent reminder of why, under no circumstance, would I ever ask a potential employee or contractor to tell me a joke! Cary Cary Gordon The Cherry Hill Company At 03:35 PM 6/30/2004, you wrote: On Jun 30, 2004, at 12:35 PM, George Abraham wrote: A

Re: Finding good developers

2004-06-30 Thread Dick Applebaum
Glad to be of service! %^) Dick On Jun 30, 2004, at 4:49 PM, Cary Gordon wrote: Thank you, Dick, You have provided an excellent reminder of why, under no circumstance, would I ever ask a potential employee or contractor to tell me a joke! Cary In times like these, it helps to recall that

Re: Finding good developers

2004-06-30 Thread Dick Applebaum
Ray, the entire joke follows -- it is one I told to a potential employer -- didn't get the job, but we both enjoyed the joke. Dick Have you heard the one about the girl who comes home from school and says: Daddy, what's a faux pas?  They explained it in school today, but I really don't