[ale] [SEMI-OT] Skills for programmers/engineers?

[Jonathan Meek]

Leam,

The best thing I have found is checking the job description for the role
you are wanting to apply for and then look into said languages that the job
description has listed. Be able to write a basic program using the
language/tools that are listed in the job description. When I say a "basic
program" I mean the program should be able to do something other than just
print out HelloWorld. An example program could be something that prints out
the word "fizz" for every number that's a multiple of 3, prints out the
word "buzz" for every number that's a multiple of 5 & prints out the world
"fizzbuzz" for every number that's a multiple of 3 & 5.

Figure out what you believe are strengths and weakness with said
languages/tools. This helps in the interview process and lets the
interviewer know you are willing to learn.

Overall, a good understanding on the tools used with a programming language
(i.e. If one is using Java, then a good understanding of how to program
Java within the Eclipse IDE) works great and a knowledge of version control
system works helps.

Hope this helps.

Jonathan


On Wed, Jan 29, 2014 at 10:59 AM, Jim Kinney <jim.kinney at gmail.com> wrote:

> It's not programming skills directly but...
>
> Another HIGHLY useful skill is the ability to communicate effectively in
> writing. If you have done any application documentation, even better. But
> the ability to communicate clearly issues and success's in writing with
> team members and managers is paramount.
>
>
> On Wed, Jan 29, 2014 at 10:37 AM, leam hall <leamhall at gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> Not sure my original question has been answered though. It is easy to
>> scoff at what you'd do at an interview that's beneath you. Happy for
>> those who can do that.
>>
>> I am still looking for help in identifying what tools and techniques a
>> person looking for their early programming job should have Version
>> control, etc.
>>
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