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How do I tech out a prospective programmer?

Hi
I would like to put together a list of about 10 questions for hiring a pretty advanced VB.NET and ADO.NET programmer. I am not very technical. Would have anyone have some questions that I can use? Also a few for SQL as well.

Ryan Chong

Well, to ask something to prospective programmer? My idea is first, you should do the preliminary studies on VB.Net as well as ADO.Net. They you're find out what is critical in .Net Technologies and Programming techniques.

For the SQL, definitely prepare a single database with some questions, let them generate the SQL statement according to the question itself. Compare the result to see if the SQL generates is correct or not.

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John Sobiranski

One good idea is to buy a set of Microsoft Certified Solution Developer (MCSD) tests for .NET from www.transcender.com. Here is a quote from their web site: "Transcender Exams...As Tough As The Real Thing"
Here is the full link for Deluxe MCSD Pak for .NET:
http://www.transcender.com/products/pak.asp?SKU=PFCNT0700
I hope this info helps.

John

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rspahitz

Thanks for the "A".

I'd love for you to give us a follow-up comment and let us know what was useful and what additional things you learned during the interview process... :)