Re: Interview questions (not a flame)

[Scott Browne <sbrowne -at- UNICOMP -dot- NET>]

I fail to see this as an "old-boys network" in any way. To me it sounds like
Garret simply performs what amounts to constant interviewing. Rather than
waiting until he needs to fill a position and then trying to gather a lot of
information about an individual during a 30 minute interview, he simply gathers
information as he goes through life by meeting people and attending "extra
meetings every month." In this way, by the time a position opens, he has
already interviewed dozens (hundreds?) of potential candidates, but has
actually spent *more* time learning who has the appropriate qualifications than
he would in a standard interview process.

Scott



Diane Gutierrez wrote:

> In response to Garret Romaine's remark that he hires only those he networks
> with, it would delight me to see that thread flamed so thoroughly that people
> think twice about the whole situation.  Do we want to see formation of an
> old-boys network impossible for newcomers and solitary talents to break into,
> or do we want to see an equitable, worth-is-measured and quality-is-rewarded
> system of hiring?  Sheesh!

> Garret Romaine wrote:

>>>>I like to network so intensely that I already know who I want to hire
before
I have the opening approved. The interview then consists mostly of "How are
the kids?" This involves going to a lot of extra meetings every month,
having lunch with old friends and new acquaintences, and putting a little
effort into staying in touch. But at least I don't have to ask a perfect
stranger about their innermost fears and inadequacies.<<<<<<


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