Comments on: How To Hire A Computer Programmer http://www.youngentrepreneur.com/blog/2008/01/how-to-hire-a-computer-programmer/ Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:18:36 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Maryellen http://www.youngentrepreneur.com/blog/2008/01/how-to-hire-a-computer-programmer/comment-page-1/#comment-169259 Maryellen Tue, 03 Nov 2009 19:41:28 +0000 http://www.youngentrepreneur.com/blog/2008/01/23/how-to-hire-a-computer-programmer/#comment-169259 I work for a school with very specific requirements for an IEP Program. Our curriculum has been made specifically for our students who are autistic. We are currently using an old IEP program, however it is in dire need of updating. Our curriculum has changed over the years and the program that we are currently running has many "glitches" in it. Not sure if it's the actual program, or my computer! We are looking to hire someone who can either re-do the IEP Program completely or just update what we already have. The program was done in "Access" and it actually works farily well for our needs, but any new ideas are welcome. Administration will need to go over the entire curriculum to update it however. If you know of anyone interested, please e-mail me. Our organization is fairly large, and the program might even be able to be copyrighted if anyone is interested in making some extra cash eventually. Might be just the right avenue for someone looking to go further. Someone, please HELP! I work for a school with very specific requirements for an IEP Program. Our curriculum has been made specifically for our students who are autistic. We are currently using an old IEP program, however it is in dire need of updating. Our curriculum has changed over the years and the program that we are currently running has many “glitches” in it. Not sure if it’s the actual program, or my computer! We are looking to hire someone who can either re-do the IEP Program completely or just update what we already have. The program was done in “Access” and it actually works farily well for our needs, but any new ideas are welcome. Administration will need to go over the entire curriculum to update it however. If you know of anyone interested, please e-mail me. Our organization is fairly large, and the program might even be able to be copyrighted if anyone is interested in making some extra cash eventually. Might be just the right avenue for someone looking to go further. Someone, please HELP!

]]> By: Tommy http://www.youngentrepreneur.com/blog/2008/01/how-to-hire-a-computer-programmer/comment-page-1/#comment-166555 Tommy Thu, 24 Sep 2009 18:03:32 +0000 http://www.youngentrepreneur.com/blog/2008/01/23/how-to-hire-a-computer-programmer/#comment-166555 I am looking for a programer with experience in developing applications for automation of process documentation. Basicly taking Visio flow charts and create a manual documenting each task on the chart... Any Ideas I am in the RTP/Raleigh area I am looking for a programer with experience in developing applications for automation of process documentation. Basicly taking Visio flow charts and create a manual documenting each task on the chart…

Any Ideas

I am in the RTP/Raleigh area

]]> By: Andre http://www.youngentrepreneur.com/blog/2008/01/how-to-hire-a-computer-programmer/comment-page-1/#comment-164500 Andre Sun, 30 Aug 2009 07:51:25 +0000 http://www.youngentrepreneur.com/blog/2008/01/23/how-to-hire-a-computer-programmer/#comment-164500 I'm looking to find a programmer who is looking to make another program for his/her portfolio. I do apologize if this isn't the best place to look for a programmer like this...but I'm kinda lost...and using whatever resources I can think of. My idea is basic yet very new and innovative. Something I've never seen before, only imagined. It's along the lines of an audio visualization program, similar to an oscilloscope with more creativity. Contact me, or point me to the right person. Much appreciated. :) Andre.onate@gmail.com I’m looking to find a programmer who is looking to make another program for his/her portfolio. I do apologize if this isn’t the best place to look for a programmer like this…but I’m kinda lost…and using whatever resources I can think of. My idea is basic yet very new and innovative. Something I’ve never seen before, only imagined. It’s along the lines of an audio visualization program, similar to an oscilloscope with more creativity. Contact me, or point me to the right person. Much appreciated. :)

Andre.onate@gmail.com

]]> By: Michael http://www.youngentrepreneur.com/blog/2008/01/how-to-hire-a-computer-programmer/comment-page-1/#comment-142890 Michael Tue, 07 Apr 2009 00:56:47 +0000 http://www.youngentrepreneur.com/blog/2008/01/23/how-to-hire-a-computer-programmer/#comment-142890 I'd have to agree with "CurlyBrace"... hiring people with energy is only a good statement, and it's a catchy thing to say, but is that really what separates great programmers or software development companies from the rest? I'd say, there should definitely be pioneers in the team, people who get new ideas into the team, new technologies, inspire, and make a project more fun than work, but there's so much more to it that ultimately will determine success of your project, whether it's a simple website or a complex software application: from methodologies, to team structure, resource alignment, proper planning and prototyping, testing and quality assurance processes, etc., etc., etc. I'd say in this day and age go by public opinion - go to guru.com for example and find a top ranking developer in a category of your interest - for example, I went to guru's Web Design and Internet Marketing category - #1 vendor on guru is Zallas Technologies, www.zallas.com, 15 five-star reviews, excellent portfolio, Google them just in case :) and you're good to go. I’d have to agree with “CurlyBrace”… hiring people with energy is only a good statement, and it’s a catchy thing to say, but is that really what separates great programmers or software development companies from the rest? I’d say, there should definitely be pioneers in the team, people who get new ideas into the team, new technologies, inspire, and make a project more fun than work, but there’s so much more to it that ultimately will determine success of your project, whether it’s a simple website or a complex software application: from methodologies, to team structure, resource alignment, proper planning and prototyping, testing and quality assurance processes, etc., etc., etc. I’d say in this day and age go by public opinion – go to guru.com for example and find a top ranking developer in a category of your interest – for example, I went to guru’s Web Design and Internet Marketing category – #1 vendor on guru is Zallas Technologies, http://www.zallas.com, 15 five-star reviews, excellent portfolio, Google them just in case :) and you’re good to go.

]]> By: Finding a Programming Co-Founder/Partner when you are NOT a programmer | TechThrill http://www.youngentrepreneur.com/blog/2008/01/how-to-hire-a-computer-programmer/comment-page-1/#comment-90691 Finding a Programming Co-Founder/Partner when you are NOT a programmer | TechThrill Wed, 06 Aug 2008 03:46:03 +0000 http://www.youngentrepreneur.com/blog/2008/01/23/how-to-hire-a-computer-programmer/#comment-90691 [...] How to hire a Computer Programmer [...] [...] How to hire a Computer Programmer [...]

]]> By: Greg http://www.youngentrepreneur.com/blog/2008/01/how-to-hire-a-computer-programmer/comment-page-1/#comment-82600 Greg Mon, 07 Jul 2008 17:23:07 +0000 http://www.youngentrepreneur.com/blog/2008/01/23/how-to-hire-a-computer-programmer/#comment-82600 I found a really good guide to hiring programmers - http://www.ictc-ctic.ca/uploadedFiles/Human_Resource_Tools/hr_guide_e.pdf.pdf - it is long but it is very worth the read. I found a really good guide to hiring programmers – http://www.ictc-ctic.ca/uploadedFiles/Human_Resource_Tools/hr_guide_e.pdf.pdf – it is long but it is very worth the read.

]]> By: Finding a Programming Co-Founder/Partner when you are NOT a programmer | Ben Parr.com - Better Utilizing Internet Tools For Entrepreneurship, Business, & Online Marketing http://www.youngentrepreneur.com/blog/2008/01/how-to-hire-a-computer-programmer/comment-page-1/#comment-67218 Finding a Programming Co-Founder/Partner when you are NOT a programmer | Ben Parr.com - Better Utilizing Internet Tools For Entrepreneurship, Business, & Online Marketing Sat, 07 Jun 2008 01:47:15 +0000 http://www.youngentrepreneur.com/blog/2008/01/23/how-to-hire-a-computer-programmer/#comment-67218 [...] How to hire a Computer Programmer [...] [...] How to hire a Computer Programmer [...]

]]> By: CurlyBrace http://www.youngentrepreneur.com/blog/2008/01/how-to-hire-a-computer-programmer/comment-page-1/#comment-31525 CurlyBrace Thu, 24 Jan 2008 04:43:50 +0000 http://www.youngentrepreneur.com/blog/2008/01/23/how-to-hire-a-computer-programmer/#comment-31525 It's a great article. As a computer programmer myself, I think it's also important to hire people with energy (young ones do great, but olders of course too). Young programmers don't need such a high pay and may prove to be as good as senior ones, in fact, they are probably more passionate. Just my opinion :) http://www.websoda.net It’s a great article. As a computer programmer myself, I think it’s also important to hire people with energy (young ones do great, but olders of course too). Young programmers don’t need such a high pay and may prove to be as good as senior ones, in fact, they are probably more passionate.

Just my opinion :)
http://www.websoda.net

]]> By: Raza Imam http://www.youngentrepreneur.com/blog/2008/01/how-to-hire-a-computer-programmer/comment-page-1/#comment-31509 Raza Imam Thu, 24 Jan 2008 02:04:21 +0000 http://www.youngentrepreneur.com/blog/2008/01/23/how-to-hire-a-computer-programmer/#comment-31509 A (more than) few words on hiring developers... Good developers are easy to find, but people who understand what you’re trying to do and are fanatically committed to do things better isn’t. We look for talent and the ability to learn vs experience as a rule of thumb. It’s hard to break bad habits of developers with more experience. Again, there’s no single answer as it is usually dictated by the needs of the project, level of expertise you currently have, etc. I own a Chicago-based offshore development firm and we talk to lots of startups that outsourced development work… and now they’re disgruntled and unhappy with their vendors. So when we work with clients our developers have to be super sharp (to make up for the natural bias against cheap offshore developers) Our focus isn’t on technology as much as it is on our problem solving attitude. We’re not the biggest, we’re not the cheapest, and we aren’t rocket scientists… but we’re tenacious as heck. On the flip side, hiring developers is a headache. We run into the following problems: 1). Newbie developers are a good long-term investment, but there’s a steep learning curve associated with hiring and nurturing them into superstars. 2). Experienced developers have big egos and have usually picked up a lot of bad habits over the years. Breaking these habits isn’t worth the headache. 3). Bad developers like to inflate their credentials and salary histories. We’ve gotta be really meticulous here and test them like crazy. 4). All-star developers aren’t sitting on the street with a ‘Hire Me’ sign on their chest. We have to build a company that attracts great talent… or at least people with the potential to be great. It costs a lot of money, but it’s worth the investment in the long-term. 5). Once you’ve got great developers, you have to keep them stimulated or they’ll drop you like Jessica Simpson dropped Nick LaWhatsHisFace. The pressure is on me (the marketing wing of the house) to find clients that are doing cool, innovative stuff. 6). Convincing our good developers to graduate into PM’s and coach the next generation of talent. This requires more convincing for some than for others, but it means we have to understand their true aspirations. The list goes on… but it definitely keeps us busy. We’re currently looking for 3 developers at our offshore center in Pakistan. It’s bittersweet because Pakistan’s outsourcing industry is still in its infancy so attrition isn’t as bad as in India… but finding good talent is still pretty hard. Unless I invent the next million dollar fad a la Pet Rocks, Sea Monkeys, Tickle Me Elmo… I’m gonna have to figure out how to hire good developers. Raza Imam http://BoycottSoftwareSweatshops.com A (more than) few words on hiring developers…

Good developers are easy to find, but people who understand what you’re trying to do and are fanatically committed to do things better isn’t. We look for talent and the ability to learn vs experience as a rule of thumb. It’s hard to break bad habits of developers with more experience. Again, there’s no single answer as it is usually dictated by the needs of the project, level of expertise you currently have, etc.

I own a Chicago-based offshore development firm and we talk to lots of startups that outsourced development work… and now they’re disgruntled and unhappy with their vendors. So when we work with clients our developers have to be super sharp (to make up for the natural bias against cheap offshore developers) Our focus isn’t on technology as much as it is on our problem solving attitude. We’re not the biggest, we’re not the cheapest, and we aren’t rocket scientists… but we’re tenacious as heck.

On the flip side, hiring developers is a headache. We run into the following problems:

1). Newbie developers are a good long-term investment, but there’s a steep learning curve associated with hiring and nurturing them into superstars.

2). Experienced developers have big egos and have usually picked up a lot of bad habits over the years. Breaking these habits isn’t worth the headache.

3). Bad developers like to inflate their credentials and salary histories. We’ve gotta be really meticulous here and test them like crazy.

4). All-star developers aren’t sitting on the street with a ‘Hire Me’ sign on their chest. We have to build a company that attracts great talent… or at least people with the potential to be great. It costs a lot of money, but it’s worth the investment in the long-term.

5). Once you’ve got great developers, you have to keep them stimulated or they’ll drop you like Jessica Simpson dropped Nick LaWhatsHisFace. The pressure is on me (the marketing wing of the house) to find clients that are doing cool, innovative stuff.

6). Convincing our good developers to graduate into PM’s and coach the next generation of talent. This requires more convincing for some than for others, but it means we have to understand their true aspirations.

The list goes on… but it definitely keeps us busy. We’re currently looking for 3 developers at our offshore center in Pakistan. It’s bittersweet because Pakistan’s outsourcing industry is still in its infancy so attrition isn’t as bad as in India… but finding good talent is still pretty hard.

Unless I invent the next million dollar fad a la Pet Rocks, Sea Monkeys, Tickle Me Elmo… I’m gonna have to figure out how to hire good developers.

Raza Imam
http://BoycottSoftwareSweatshops.com

]]> By: Jessie http://www.youngentrepreneur.com/blog/2008/01/how-to-hire-a-computer-programmer/comment-page-1/#comment-31450 Jessie Wed, 23 Jan 2008 12:02:01 +0000 http://www.youngentrepreneur.com/blog/2008/01/23/how-to-hire-a-computer-programmer/#comment-31450 Evan, I enjoyed your article. You made some great points. I have not expanded enough to warrant hiring programmers. but you can find some great programmers here on the web. I have just started out and I need all the help I can get, knowledge wise. I started out mentoring James Brausch. He thrives on the idea that Traffic + Copywriting + Product= Successful Internet Business. I have learned a tremendous amount from him so far. Also, thanks to blogs like these I will continue to learn more. Keep up the good work Evan. Evan, I enjoyed your article. You made some great points. I have not expanded enough to warrant hiring programmers. but you can find some great programmers here on the web. I have just started out and I need all the help I can get, knowledge wise. I started out mentoring James Brausch. He thrives on the idea that Traffic + Copywriting + Product= Successful Internet Business. I have learned a tremendous amount from him so far. Also, thanks to blogs like these I will continue to learn more. Keep up the good work Evan.

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