[consulting] Drupal Skills Inventory

[Elvis McNeely]

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?

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Matt Chapman wrote:
> 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
>
>
>
>
> Sam Cohen wrote:
>   
>> 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 
>> http://bit.ly/rCXcc  .  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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