Pocket Guide To Hiring Geeks

ISBN: 1469970147

Author: Holtsnider, Bill

Condition: New

From the Author Who is this book for?People hiring geeks. "Geeks" is a complimentary term we use for describing computer professionals. They may have 25 minutes of experience (they just got out of college) or they may have 25 years of experience (they have been doing this IT thing for a while).Both types have their plusses and minuses, by the way, and we will address those in detail throughout the book. (Specifically, see Tip 5: How to Hire Someone who has More Technical Knowledge Than You and Tip 13: Should Your Hire an Overqualified Candidate?)People in charge of hiring for their departments.People trying to get hired at any job.Founders of technology startups, whether they have a technical background or not. Product Description 42 Tips and Real-World Stories on How to Read Resumes Brilliantly, Conduct Effective Technical Interviews and Hire Exactly the Right People. About the Author Bill Holtsnider (pg2hgbh@gmail.com) is an experienced writer, educator, and software professional with more than 28 years of experience working in the computer industry. His IT expertise includes working in such diverse areas as stock portfolio management, Web analytics and software development. He is the author of seven books and a wide range of technical and marketing documentation. George Stragand (george@georgestragand.com) is a manager and software developer with over 20 years of producing and managing the delivery of commercial software on time. He has worked for companies ranging in size from start-ups to multinationals, creating software for both external and in-house use. He still hasn't found a problem that couldn't be solved by one more level of indirection or a suitable amount of explosives in the correct location, except maybe a whale.