[LRUG] Choosing good employees

[Anthony Green]

I had to chip in at this point. Hiring a journeyman programmer is the worst
thing you can do. I've started to see a lot of Rails Spaghetti code from
Software Engineers who just go where the work is and don't even bother
learning the framework. Urgh.

Chris I think the job add is fine, as the kind of developer you describe in
the ad I would certainly be applying if I wasn't extremely happy in my
current role. 

Unfortunately the pool of passionate Rails developers is still relatively
small. 

Have you tried NWRUG in the hope of enticing someone south ?

But I think best way to get good staff is to continually developing some
wonderous rails/ruby code which you blog about.

Example - I know when Reevoo are hiring because I've subscribed to the news
feeds from their developers blogs.

Tony


On 06/03/2008 17:13, "Ross Lawley" <ross.lawley at gmail.com> wrote:

> Hi Chris,
> 
> Perhaps it might be pertinent  to open your scope a little - advertising on
> 37Signals is pretty much only going to target only Ruby developers who
> probably will command a higher wage.
> 
> Sounds from the advert you need someone who is intelligent and has an entry
> level of computing experience, if they are capable they can easily pick up the
> fundamentals Ruby / Rails especially with your guidance.
> 
> So you could try advertising for a "Web Application Developer" or "Software
> Engineer" which should open up the search for you - also you could target
> Graduates from Southampton which is just down the road!
> 
> Good luck with the hunt!
> 
> Ross