There are many types of code, and different uses it offers. A general interview should ask various questions relating to the specific type of code your company needs, for example JavaScript or .NET, having a technical interview, or coding test is a great way to check out a candidate's knowledge of a particular code.
Asking lots of code specific questions on a non-technical interview can be overwhelming for candidates, so ask general questions that will help you gauge their overall knowledge before the coding interview.
These employees usually have the following qualities;
- Demonstrated experience developing in the coding language you require.
- Certification or degree in computer science or a related field.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work as a team.
- Patience and methodical nature.
The following questions will help you asses how the candidate fairs with general everyday work occurrences that happen in the tech/coding world.
Examples of Coding Questions
- Which programming language are you most confident in using and why do you like it?
- How do you test your code?
- If you identify a bug in your code, what do you do to resolve it?
- Do you keep up to date with industry trends surrounding new coding techniques? Why is that important to you?
- If you had the opportunity to learn a coding language you don’t yet know, which one would you choose and why?
How to Evaluate Candidates
- Look for candidates who exhibit examples of real work experiences to back up their claims of being an effective coder.
- Identify candidates who are naturally able to problem solve and have naturally technical language.
- For senior level and management candidates, look for where they have supported or lead a team on a coding project.
- Identify candidates who can show strong attention to detail, problem solving and quality checking skills, along with the willingness to learn and develop.
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