[Phpwm] Interview Techniques

[David Goodwin]

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Gavin Kimpson wrote:
> Hi guys,
> 
> I am currently working as PHP Web Developer but I'm applying for PHP
> developer roles nearer to Birmingham so I am going through the dreaded
> interview process again. 
> 
> I've had one so far which went ok but I just wondered what advice you
> guys may have for interviews, or even things you've done/said in
> previous interviews that you thought got you the job. 
> 
> I just wondered really as you guys are the php gurus around here and
> every little thing helps and all that :) 
> 


As an employer, I'd expect any interviewee to undergo a simple
programming test - covering e.g. recursion and touching on some issues
of security (e.g. sql injection/xss/csrf).


Being able to show that you're up to date with PHP goings-on - e.g.
latest news, new programming ideas/concepts/etc would be a big step in
the right direction too (e.g. unit testing, MVC, frameworks, SOA and so
forth)

We'd never employ someone without them undergoing some sort of aptitude
test - although an exception to this would be if we already knew the
person and had experience of what they produce.


Finally, we'd have to be happy that you'd fit in to our team; so you'd
get to meet them, and they'd have some input on your selection.

Definitely wear a suit to any interview (unless you're really sure you
shouldn't).

David.

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David Goodwin

[ david at codepoets dot co dot uk ]
[ http://www.codepoets.co.uk       ]
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