Last Updated: April 21, 2008.

A Sample Resume in Word from my friend Martin at ceo-consulting.com

Just some thoughts for interview questions.

1. Questions to ask prospective software developers
   1. What would you like to do?
   2. Why are you leaving your current job?
   3. What motivates you?
   4. What are your strengths? Weaknesses?
   5. What are the really important aspects of software development?
   6. If given a new programming problem, what is your first step in producing code?
   7. What is Object Oriented Design?
   8. What are the essential elements of OO programming?
   9. Describe an interesting class you have designed.
   10. OOD Methodology?
   11. What books have you read on software design that were good? Blogs? Websites? Magazines?
   12. Project Management software?
   13. What are some favorite web sites for technical information?
   14. What are some influential books you've read?
   15. Why do projects fail?
   16. What are important aspects of GUI design?
   17. What do you like about your current job? What don't you like?
   18. How would you rate your current management?
   19. Would you like to be the team leader or team member?
   20. What is your ideal team size?
2. Questions to ask prospective employers
   1. What is your software process?
   2. Tell me about your version control.
   3. What is your build process?
   4. Tell me about your bug tracking system.
   5. How is unit testing done? How is system testing done?
   6. Tell me about your Quality Assurance.
   7. How many hours per week do people usually work?
   8. What motivates your employees?
   9. Why is there an opening?
   10. What are your distinct advantages in the marketplace?
   11. How much training per year do you offer?
   12. Do you do continuous integration?
   13. How are bugs tracked?
   14. Do you have a wiki to share developer knowledge?
3. Questions to ask possible future coworkers at a prospective employer
   1. How many training courses did you go to last year?
   2. How many hours per week do people usually work?
   3. What is the best thing you like about about working here?
   4. What is the worst thing about about working here?
   5. Why did the last person leave?
4. Salary Research Sites
   1. www.indeed.com/salary
   2. www.payscale.com
   3. salary.com
5. Recommended book for interviewees:
   
   Programming Interviews Exposed: Secrets to Landing Your Next Job
   by John Mongan