{"id":1865,"date":"2022-03-26T12:16:11","date_gmt":"2022-03-26T06:46:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/codequotient.com\/blog\/?p=1865"},"modified":"2024-02-14T18:26:38","modified_gmt":"2024-02-14T12:56:38","slug":"imperatives-consider-assessing-programming-skill-sets","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/codequotient.com\/blog\/imperatives-consider-assessing-programming-skill-sets\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Imperatives to Consider When Assessing Programming Skill Sets"},"content":{"rendered":"

Tech talent crunch is real. And recruiters are facing it more than ever. Studies<\/a> project that if left unresolved, the talent crunch may pile up to $8.5 trillion in unrealised annual revenues by 2030. Additionally, incognisance in hiring the right candidates can invite tangible and intangible damage beyond calculation.<\/p>\n

Amidst such challenges, recruiters must leave no stone unturned while assessing the programming skillsets of candidates.<\/p>\n

Out Of The Box Hiring Tactics – Need Of The Hour<\/b><\/h2>\n

Relying only on resume filtering and interviewing is a pass\u00e9. Such routine interviewing techniques might not help hire the right candidates amidst this dynamically evolving work style.<\/p>\n

Today’s hiring process, especially tech hiring, demands out-of-box approaches.<\/p>\n

\"6-Imperatives-for-Assessing-Programming-Skillsets\"<\/p>\n

Here are 6 imperatives to assess programming skillsets in learners to make sure you pick the right candidate every single time.<\/p>\n

#1: Explore code sharing platforms<\/b><\/h3>\n

Codesharing platforms such as GitHub<\/b> and Stack Overflow<\/b> are like extended resumes of programmers. They accurately depict the candidate\u2019s technical capabilities and subject matter expertise.<\/p>\n

Besides, an active presence on such platforms indicates the candidate\u2019s enthusiasm for new challenges and helping others. So, checking the candidate\u2019s presence on such sites helps assess their technical abilities and team player skills in a go.<\/p>\n

#2: Assess candidates at technical events<\/b><\/h3>\n

Excelling in software programming is all about learning constantly and staying in touch with emerging technologies.<\/p>\n

Needless to say, finding candidates with a learning mindset and accepting challenges head-on is a cakewalk by observing the attendees at technical events such as seminars and symposiums. Because candidates hungry for challenges and good at problem-solving never miss such tech events.<\/p>\n

Additionally, technical events help you vet candidates with no or minimal cost; saves time and money at once.<\/p>\n

A piece of assuring news is that conducting hackathons to find the right candidates is a tried and tested technique. HackerEarth, for instance, finds that hackathons help firms find and recruit talented professionals at a lesser cost <\/a>than traditional recruiting methods.<\/p>\n

#3: Delve into their portfolios<\/b><\/h3>\n

Elite developers always love to share their expertise with others and guide juniors. Candidates with a proven portfolio can outpace their training and hit the ground running. A good track record reflects their capacity to handle evolving requirements.<\/p>\n

For instance, a candidate with prior work experience in the same vertical as yours can learn faster and deliver right when you hire them. They can start rolling from day-1 and emerge as assets to the organisation.<\/p>\n

Well then, where to look for programmer portfolios?<\/strong><\/p>\n