Your IP clause probably sucks
IP clauses are often overly aggressive, even when employers don't actually intend to claim IP rights for unrelated side projects.
RubyConf open dinner experiment
RubyConf Australia was at Sydney's Luna Park this year. We threw a dinner that every attendee and speaker was welcome to attend, right after day one was complete.
Thoughts on interviewing
I recommend having two interviews, with the more technical interview coming last. This balances the need to be thorough while minimising the chance of missing out on talent.
The November Lunch Experiment
For the month of November, I've quit eating at my desk. It will be a fun experiment. I'll post photos and a wrap up once it's all done.
Recruiting and marketing
Smart companies are using their recruitment process as a marketing exercise. Any company actively hiring during a downturn has a positive story to tell.
Technical interview tip: Be like Dr Karl
How emulating Dr. Karl in technical interviews can help to transform uncertainty into thoughtful solutions, turning challenging questions into opportunities for demonstrating problem-solving skills.
I think we should talk.
Have a look at Jason Zimdars' pitch for a job at 37Signals: http://jasonzimdars.com/svn/. He's confident, honest and most of all; human.
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“Although I’m not coding on a daily basis, I’ve really enjoyed meeting developers and chatting with them. Having that technical background definitely helps me understand what developers and companies are after. I’ve also spent a lot of time giving people general advice on job searching and resume writing. They really appreciate that.”
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