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I like Matt's approach. The only other thing I would ask, outside of
his questions is time. How long would it take you to write x for y?<br>
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Matt Chapman wrote:
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<pre wrap="">I prefer to look to people with basic web development skills, and train
them in Drupal, rather than seeking out Drupal gurus form the start, so
my approach may be less relevant to others, but here it is.
To start, I ask them to identify their first and second specialty from
among:
Graphic Design / Branding
Project Management
Sales & Marketing
Web Design / xHTML+CSS
PHP Application Development
Javascript UI Development
Drupal Themeing
Drupal Module Development
Drupal Site Building / Implementation
CiviCRM Implementation
Training & Technical Support
Wordpress Development
Flash Application Development
Server Administration
I'll also ask them which of these is their mortal enemy, and which
they'd most like to improve.
Then I ask them to give one of these answers:
What's That?
I know what it is.
I've used it before.
I use it daily.
I can make it do backflips.
...for each item on this list:
Drupal
jQuery
CSS
PHP
SQL
xHTML
Flex
OpenLaszlo
api.drupal.org
BASH
CCK Module
CiviCRM
Drush
hook_nodeapi()
hook_form_alter()
hook_theme()
Ubercart
Views 2 module
Database-driven Flash
GIMP
Amazon EC2
Bazaar VCS
CVS
SVN
It's not a very scientific approach, but it gives me a quick run down of
how they views themselves in relation to the tools I work with, or
skills I'd like to add to my team.
HTH,
Matt
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<pre wrap="">Hi all,
I recently posted a request asking for freelancers and was a bit
overwhelmed by the number of responses. I also realized that I really
need a better way to figure out what someone's Drupal skills are --
to see if a certain type of work is appropriate for them.
I'm wondering if anyone here has every put together a Drupal skills
inventory/survey and if they would be willing to share it. (or if you
know of one that exists and can provide a link)
I started working on my own and here is what I have so far as a draft
<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://bit.ly/rCXcc">http://bit.ly/rCXcc</a> . The purpose is for me to be able to understand
a freelancer's skill level -- it's not a test and relies on the person
who is filling it out answering the questions honestly. I think such
an inventory can also be helpful when hiring an employee -- and even
for a client to use when looking to hire a freelance developer.
I would greatly appreciate any feedback or ideas you all have for any
additional questions to ask -- or if you think any of my questions
should be revised.
Thanks,
Sam
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