How to Hire the Best Developers
As a result of our planned expansion and search for new developers to join our team, I've been doing some reading and giving a lot of thought to the issue of hiring software developers. Here are a few good sources:
(1) http://blogs.interknowlogy.com/billsheldon/archive/2007/05/19/13622.aspx
This makes an interesting point on the issue of profesional (vs not) developers
(2) http://www.joelonsoftware.com/articles/GuerrillaInterviewing3.html
This is "The Guerrilla Guide to Interviewing" By Joel Spolsky. People generally have strong opions about Joel's writings - one way or another. Regardless of where you stand, it is always worthwhile to read his stuff, because it makes you think. Joel has also just released a book on hiring titled "Smart & Gets Things Done"
(3) Hiring the Best Knowledge Workers, Techies & Nerds
This recent classic by Johanna Rothman provides some great real-world insights and tips to interviewing and hiring technocal employees.
Do you have any favorites Do's/Don't or hiring resources ? Please leave them as comments to this post.