11. Interview Anti-Patterns

Paying attention to every detail during the selection process is one of the best ways to get insights into the culture and values of the hiring company. Experienced and talented developers are very selective about the clients they want to work with. On top of the financial offer, autonomy, mastery, purpose, productive partnership, talented and passionate people, and a good working environment are some of the things they will consider before accepting any offer. How they are interviewed and, most important, the people who are interviewing them can be decisive factors in them accepting the job.

In order to attract software craftsmen, as an interviewer it is important to know what to avoid when conducting interviews. ...

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