[sponnapa90]

First off, really well written article. You're absolutely right in that it's a different market now than it was in 2013, when everybody with 'Full Stack' in their profile was getting hired.

Second, having hired a few bootcampers myself, I think it's definitely possible for someone to come in to a technical organization with limited experience. They just have to be willing to contribute as much as they can wherever they can.

[thebigredgeek]

Thanks sponnapa90! I completely agree. It's so important to have a go-getter attitude when joining an organization as an individual contributor. That goes for CS grads, too!

[ztratar]

How can you tell during an interview if they have the willingness to contribute?

[thebigredgeek]

Hah. Probably just attitude. Some people exude the desire to remain detached from work. At least in my experience :p

[ztratar]

I'm thinking more data-centric, though... curious if there are less subjective ways like best-practice questions to ask, etc.