[trcollinson]

When I hire junior developers the only evaluation I'm looking for is how they fit with me and my team. I don't worry too much about anything beyond basic skills. I then realize that I will have a large amount of training I will have to do with them. Which is absolutely fine. I like that part of hiring junior developers.

The thing you have to remember when hiring junior is the burden of making them effective is on you.

[vladimirsvsv77]

Yes, sure. We understand that we have to invest a lot of time in training. Have you ever considered a trial hiring for evaluation of fit with your team? We're thinking of trying it.

[trcollinson]

I absolutely have. I actually enjoy a contract to hire sort of scenario for a lot of my hiring. I think it works out well.

[vladimirsvsv77]

Thanks, I think we will try it too.

[taurath]

I took an “internship” at my first dev job at a small place and was converted a few weeks later. It’s a nice way to be able to double check - though won’t work great if they’be got good prospects to give them a more guaranteed offer.