Why Programmers cannot Program...!

I happened to read about Why Can't Programmers.. Program? on Coding Horror (I really like the Blog name) and on JoelonSoftware. I truly am very convinced with their remarks and I totally agree that most of the entry level programmers really don't know to code. In fact most of the Job seekers don't even look at Jobs before they apply - Thanks to the Apply All button on Monster and competing job search engines!

How this can be avoided:-

1. Coding Test are given during campus placements rather than just the aptitude tests
2. Coding skills are given more weightage vis-a-vis just plain aptitude
   
3. Computer Science graduates should b interviewed rather than other specializations in engineering
4. IT companies really don't engineers for Cut, Copy and Paste.... Challenge them !!!
5. Focus a lot on Training right after hire and give freshers more time before they actually are put on projects. In fact, most of IT engineers in India do not have a Computer Science Degree!
   
6. Candidates hardly read JDs - Job descriptions should be read before you apply for a position.
   
7. Never shortlist a programmer without a coding test (My personal experience) and finally
8. Brands sell but on the Job - NEVER !

Check out the discussions on Technorati !

After reading these I am sure you will realize why Talent is Hard to find :)

Monster Introduces New Tools

Monster introduced (rather followed) their competitor and introduced SMSExpress. Now, hiring on Monster could also be done with an SMS...

Not a path breaking innovation, but surely will extract more from the existing clients... For more details, click here...

Ace your Interview!!

I found a very cute collection of tips to ace your interview. Read it here and give it a Digg if you like the article :)!!

Jobster is Back !

Yes, Jobster is back with a bang and Jason quoted that Jobster will be launching a new site today which will provide FREE Job Postings. The service is purely for positions based out of the USA and hopefully will be open to the rest of the world soon.

Jobster now showcases "Share on Facebook" Icon and will have some connectivity with Facebook. Jobster will also announce the deal with Facebook this week.

UPDATE: You can find the announcement here.

All the best Jason!!

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