[dundee] Open source debate

[James Le Cuirot]

It can be tough when you're starting out because you lack industry
experience but as far as coding goes, solid participation in an open
source project would say a lot more to me than some naff certificate.


On Tue, 20 Jul 2010 16:18:57 +0100
Kris Davidson <davidson.kris at gmail.com> wrote:

> Yeah I agree, with the exception of recruitment or large HR
> departments, which in asking for them just contribute to the perpetual
> cycle of certifications. I can't really comment on programming certs,
> I assumed they were crap too but I had no direct experience.
> 
> Time and resources permitting, I'd probably test all candidates anyway
> either a practical at the interview or an e-mail questionnaire or
> something