Python Learning

[Marko Rauhamaa]

Larry Martell <larry.martell at gmail.com>:

> On Mon, Dec 18, 2017 at 11:33 AM, Marko Rauhamaa <marko at pacujo.net> wrote:
>> However, one great way to stand out is a portfolio of GitHub
>> projects. Several people have gotten an offer largely based on those
>> (after they aced the technical interviews). For example, we just
>> hired someone who had written a game in sed. That doesn't make him an
>> "interesting person," nor do we look for game or sed developers. But
>> that silly exercise deeply resonated with our team. We expect to have
>> great synergy with him.
>
> I have been excluded from even getting an interview because I did not
> have a portfolio of GitHub projects. I think that is a bad filter. I
> work 60-70 hours a week for pay, and I have a family and personal
> interests.

Personal programming projects are not a requirement. They are just a
very effective advertising tool.

As for 60—70 hours a week... sounds horrible. My sympathies.


Marko