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Simon:
Yes that is what I think as well as it will also be difficult to judge a person solely on what they have done academically.
nctnico:

--- Quote from: Simon on January 23, 2022, 01:24:31 pm ---Yes that is what I think as well as it will also be difficult to judge a person solely on what they have done academically.

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What is also very important is to do some kind of assessment. Typically I let applicants take a test to see if they actually know what they claim they know. Another option is to invite a serious candidate to work with you on a project for a day. See how that goes. Unfortunately some people are very talented at hiding that they are full of BS instead of knowledge.
jmelson:

--- Quote from: Simon on January 23, 2022, 11:42:37 am ---A bit of both. I see a need for some PC based programming which is not something I do but we are primarily looking for another electrical engineer to share the load. If they have skills in other areas I do not that is of course an advantage as we both increase the bulk capability but also the skillset the company has.

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Yes, a guy who can design interface hardware and a guy who can write the software to drive it and test it can be a really powerful combination.  If they work well together, they can really accomplish someting.
Jon
Simon:
Well the non embedded programming side is more about data log downloading from machines and processing/presenting that information. This could be android, apple or windows but also requires an understanding of things that are maybe beyond those that have fun making android apps. But primarily we want an electrical engineer.
mazurov:

--- Quote from: Simon on January 23, 2022, 09:37:57 am ---Is it worth going for someone out of uni with some go getter about them or should we go for someone with some experience?

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I'd look for a college kid, not necessarily out of uni, could still be in. Ask when they started coding or soldering, hire one who started prior to turning twelve. Experienced techies are not looking for the job these days, ones who are are either bluffing or are having issues. This is for the US, I heard post-Brexit UK is even worse.
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