Quick word of advice for all of you looking for a job

[E K]

That is, assuming employers are good communicators.

EK

--- On Fri, 11/19/10, Fabio FZero <fabio.fzero-Re5JQEeQqe8AvxtiuMwx3w at public.gmane.org> wrote:

> From: Fabio FZero <fabio.fzero-Re5JQEeQqe8AvxtiuMwx3w at public.gmane.org>
> Subject: [TLUG]: Quick word of advice for all of you looking for a job
> To: tlug-lxSQFCZeNF4 at public.gmane.org
> Received: Friday, November 19, 2010, 11:06 AM
> I'm interviewing some people to work
> as developers. We had some good
> people and bad people, but yesterday we brought in a guy
> that I think
> it's worth of note.
> 
> He clearly knew how to program. While he wasn't a genius,
> he could get
> stuff done. Either way, after some deliberation, me and my
> boss
> decided not to hire him.
> 
> Why? Well, he just had a serious problem interacting with
> people. Part
> of working as a programmer in a team is discussing
> problems,
> explaining what you're doing and collaborating. He clearly
> couldn't do
> any of these things easily and would certainly become a
> problem really
> quickly.
> 
> So, people, please work on your communication skills. Learn
> how to
> present and explain what you're doing and what you're
> trying to
> achieve. Be more social. Talking to people is part of the
> job. I made
> sure we brought the guy for a second interview so we could
> be sure of
> what we were doing, but he simply wouldn't work in a place
> with loose
> hierarchy and where you basically have to decide what
> you'll do next
> by yourself.
> 
> This is even more important if you want to work as a
> freelancer/contractor, since you'll have to be your own
> marketing/sales department too.
> 
> I think my point is that the age of the 100% socially
> recluse geek has
> forcefully come to an end. Soft skills really matter these
> days.
> 
> (Remember I'm NOT an HR person; we only involve HR when
> we've already
> made the decision to hire.)
> 
> Take care and good luck.
> 
> - Fabio
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