8 Ways to Get the Most Out of Developer Interviews in 2021

The article says hiring teams should update their interview process for 2021 and prepare for continued developer hiring even in an uncertain market. It argues that interviews work better when the company knows what it needs, asks focused questions, and evaluates both skills and remote-work fit.

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• Define the company’s hiring wants and project needs before interviews, including required programming languages.
• Use the best programmer on the team to evaluate technical skills, while HR or managers handle early personality screening.
• Look for developers who are passionate about programming, since the article links that to lower burnout and better performance.
• Consider nearshore and offshore hiring instead of limiting the search to the local area.
• Add more creative questions that reveal how the candidate works, what they read or watch, and whether they fit the company.
• Prepare a job-specific question set and ask the same questions to each candidate.
• Assess whether candidates can work remotely, since remote work is now common.
• Hold interviews by Zoom or similar tools and include several team members so they can ask questions and help judge the candidate.