Re: /400 skills test

[Klein Ron <ron.klein@xxxxxxxxxx>]

Buck, I agree.  I guess I have been fortunate that I have never been given
any of these generic tests since I started in the IS industry.  
I do know people whom seem to always end up at interviews that ask very
specific questions.  Then I see those people run back to their office to see
if they are right.  Does that mean they are better candidates because they
know these finite details.  

I would much rather see a candidate that has a plan for solving problems and
knows the structure and logic used in the different type of programs.

There are reference books out there for the fine details and there are also
discussion groups such as this that will help point a person in the right
direction.  And even when the right direction isn't enough, research
certainly is a powerful tool.  

Most people that I know in IS are more than willing to share there knowledge
with colleges.  I'm not saying hire someone that you must train, but don't
expect them to be an expert. That is unless that is what you are hiring them
for.  But I believe this thread start off as information about a beginning
level programmer.

Just my 2 cents
Ron
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