Congratulations! You have a startup business. It’s all up from here! The world is your oyster!<\/span><\/p>\n Or maybe not. You’re almost there, but not quite yet. If you want any sort of online presence, you’re going to want someone on your payroll who can speak in 1’s and 0’s.<\/span><\/p>\n The trouble with hiring a programmer is, how did you find the right employee for a position that you know little to nothing about? Keep reading to find out how!<\/span><\/p>\n If you have a startup company that isn’t an app, chances are you don’t know much about coding or computer languages. Not a problem. Except how are you supposed to know what questions to ask in an interview, or even what the right answers are?<\/span><\/p>\n See if you can find any friends or past coworkers who are programmers, and pick their brains.<\/span><\/p>\n Which systems work best for your business needs? What are the newest versions of popular computer languages? How quickly should a programmer be able to finish certain projects?<\/span><\/p>\n Try to find people who have management or leadership roles at technology companies, and find out which questions to ask during an interview. If you don’t already know any skilled programmers, find one online who can offer a consultation.<\/span><\/p>\n “<\/span>Tell us a little about yourself.<\/span>“<\/span><\/p>\n While not technically a question, this is an essential step in any job interview. Ask them about their programming journey and why they started programming in the first place. Their answer to this question is usually a good indicator of whether or not they’re good for your team.<\/span><\/p>\n “<\/span>How would you solve these problems?<\/span>“<\/span><\/p>\n Give them a few examples of problems your company has had in the past. It’s a good sign if the answers they give are as good or better than the actual solutions you used. If their answers are completely different, they might not be a good fit for your company.<\/span><\/p>\n “<\/span>How would you manage a team?<\/span>“<\/span><\/p>\n Always assume that your startup business is going to grow. As the first and therefore senior programmer for your company, your candidate might one day have to manage a team of other programmers. What steps would they take to retain their team’s efficiency, and how would they handle larger team problems?<\/span><\/p>\n “<\/span>How would you finish multiple projects on time?<\/span>“<\/span><\/p>\n Programmers are constantly creating new programs and software for businesses. On top of that, they are also constantly debugging and updating old software. When finding a computer programmer, it’s paramount that they be able to handle multiple projects at once and complete each one on time.<\/span><\/p>\n “<\/span>Do you currently have any other time commitments?<\/span>“<\/span><\/p>\n Part of running a business and functioning online is that technical problems are always popping up. If they aren’t fixed right away, the business uses credibility and money. Find out if there is any reason your candidate wouldn’t be able to give their full attention to their position.<\/span><\/p>\n So! You’ve sought out your advisor, you have all of your interview questions, and you have candidates lining up! You’re on a roll!<\/span><\/p>\nConsult an Expert<\/b><\/h2>\n
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