Senior is also a word that means something different to different organizations. Some call senior devs people with 5+ years of experience, some 7, some 10.
I have no qualms to admit that I was hired at my first real fulltime job for two reasons: I was visible on Python local mailing lists AND I knew someone at the company.
Knowing someone who knows someone is still the easiest way to get a job interview at least.
Thanks, you reminded me of this post and the discussion that followed:
Michael MacTaggert is a software developer looking for work, host of a law review podcast called Amicus Lectio, and a moderator of Programming Discussions (invite.progdisc.club). Follow me on Twitter!
I was very tempted to write about how deeply rooted referrals are embedded in our "meritocratic" hiring, but thought the article wouldn't be focused enough then.
Hell yeah Mike! :-)
Senior is also a word that means something different to different organizations. Some call senior devs people with 5+ years of experience, some 7, some 10.
I have no qualms to admit that I was hired at my first real fulltime job for two reasons: I was visible on Python local mailing lists AND I knew someone at the company.
Knowing someone who knows someone is still the easiest way to get a job interview at least.
Thanks, you reminded me of this post and the discussion that followed:
Why I love hiring Junior engineers
Arik
I was very tempted to write about how deeply rooted referrals are embedded in our "meritocratic" hiring, but thought the article wouldn't be focused enough then.
Such a good point. 👏
Well, you can still write another one :-)