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05.01.07
Web Developer Interview Questions
 By
Dan Morrill
SEOMoz has a quick list of their favorite web developer questions, and it is a very impressive list.
I think in general sharing the types of interview questions that we generally ask all the time is a good thing. SEOMoz has an excellent list of their favorite 20 questions that they are asking as they seek a web developer. The best ones on the list are:
• Rank your interest in these development tasks from 1 to 5 (1 being not interested at all, 5 being extremely interested) Write up a list of tasks the job requires. Having them rank these items according to their interest level can help you find who is the best suited for the position. I know debugging uncommented Perl code from 1997 sounds seriously awesome to me.
I really like this one, it will give you a great idea of what they are really interested in, and what turns them on, and what turns them off. If they hate QA and the job is 80% QA, move on find another candidate. This one is flexible enough to work in just about any job description, in most every situation.
• Do you prefer to work alone or on a team? This is an important question to ask depending on the work environment. If your project is going to require close interaction with other developers it's very handy to have someone who has had that kind of experience. On the other hand, many developers thrive while going solo. Try to find a developer that fits your needs.
This one is great, as the emphasis on the ability of people to work together in teams is a vital function in a business as community.
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• Show me your portfolio! A portfolio can say a lot about a developer. Do they have an eye for aesthetics? Are they more creatively or logically oriented? The most important thing is to look for is solid, extensive, COMPLETED projects. A half dozen mockups and/or hacked-out scripts is a sign of inexperience or
incompetence.
I like this one as the portfolio for a web coder is just as important as the portfolio of an artist, a photographer, or other professional. Being able to see the portfolio gives you an idea of what they are able to accomplish in the longer run. As well as show where they have been, and how well they have mastered the techniques. Do a quick review of the source code on the web sites while you are there (point 11 in the list) so you can see how they code. You also need to verify that it is really their site, get references for the project to make sure it is their own work.
• Do you find any particular languages or technologies
intimidating?
I've often felt that the more I learn, the less I feel like I know. Solving one mystery opens up ten others. Having the interviewee tell you their faults can reveal a lot about what they know.
I like this one because of the intimidation factor, what do they fear, but then I would also add to that how they would solve the issue of intimidation. If they say they fear nothing, then it was a fun interview, end it there.
All these questions came from SEOMoz, and there are many more that are well worth checking out.
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About
the Author:
Dan Morrill has been in the information security field for 18 years, both
civilian and military, and is currently working on his Doctor of Management.
Dan shares his insights on the important security issues of today through
his blog, Managing
Intellectual Property & IT Security, and is an active participant in the
ITtoolbox blogging community.
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