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May 22, 2005
by Sarah Clark
sarah.clark@educationfactor.com
Education Factor Columnist
Everyone seems to have web programming skills today, from the blogger-come-web developer to the computer science geek who's been programming since he or she was old enough to say "C++." How do you find the person who's right for your company amid the hundreds of potential candidates?
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To find the right candidate for your web development job, it's helpful to have an interview strategy mapped out. The following tips can provide guidance on how to carry out the interview process once you've selected the strongest resumes.
Screen Candidates with Phone Interviews.
Save your time and the candidate's by holding a phone interview with the candidates whose experience seem the most relevant. A brief 20-minute phone call can give you a better sense of the breadth and applicability of a candidate's experience.
Offer a Test to Measure Ability.
If your phone interview confirms that the candidate is a promising potential hire, ask him or her to take a test to measure his or her technical ability. Brainbench is a company that offers hundreds of tests on various topics, including web development programming languages. Test results will give you a better sense of a candidate's level of technical knowledge.
Hold an Interview.
Finally, if the web development candidate performs satisfactorily on the test, invite him or her to come to your workplace for an interview. Identify in advance questions you'd like to ask. Questions that can be helpful include those that solicit information on a candidate's work style, management preference, long and short-term professional goals, and overall interest in your company.
Finally, be sure to stay in close contact throughout the recruitment process with the web development job candidates you've spoken to. Let those you interview know when you will contact them next and be sure to follow up in a timely fashion. Once a candidate has accepted a job offer, be sure to let the others know as soon as possible that the web programming job has been filled.
About the Author
Sarah Clark is a freelance writer based in Arlington, Virginia.
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