how would a recruiter define the difference vs. how would a developer define the difference?
I doubt many recruiters would have a strong sense of this.
The lines are arbitrary. I’d say a mid level developer is capable of thinking a bit more big picture, outside the framework context and generally be able to find problems to solve as well as be given problems to solve.
But it is all very arbitrary. I’ve been in the position in the past where I was told “we really were looking for someone with more experience... but you really did well in the interview, so here’s the offer”
There may be some other helpful advice in this older post of mine:
I doubt many recruiters would have a strong sense of this.
The lines are arbitrary. I’d say a mid level developer is capable of thinking a bit more big picture, outside the framework context and generally be able to find problems to solve as well as be given problems to solve.
But it is all very arbitrary. I’ve been in the position in the past where I was told “we really were looking for someone with more experience... but you really did well in the interview, so here’s the offer”
There may be some other helpful advice in this older post of mine:
Embrace How Random the Programming Interview Is
Ben Halpern ・ 3 min read
This topic is ripe for multiple view points, I hope others weigh in.
Good luck!!