Would you do it ? He says he's been developing for 9-10 years.
Ask HN: Consider 25yo for senior dev position
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Re: Ask HN: Consider 25yo for senior dev position
#2Well, I think that it's easier say something than do it.
If he has been developing so many years, why instead believe in his words why don't test him doing a more technical (hands-on) oriented interview instead a "normal" (talking and such) interview?
Well, IMHO, I think that in such scenario he can shine or fail according if he's saying the truth.
Re: Ask HN: Consider 25yo for senior dev position
#3Well, I think that it's easier say something than do it. If he has been developing so many years, why instead believe in his words why don't test him doing a more technical (hands-on) oriented interview instead a "normal" (talking and such) interview? Well, IMHO, I think that in such scenario he can shine or fail according if he's saying the truth.
That's indeed what I intend to do I was wondering if others here would do the same.
Re: Ask HN: Consider 25yo for senior dev position
#41) In the US, this post indicates illegal discrimination. I know you're anonymous, but you should be pretty certain that no real-world employee can find this post.
2) Hire him on a contract basis for a month or two. Pay him what you'd pay a senior dev of whatever age. Evaluate him on the progress of the product, and have a trusted external party audit his work (if you yourself aren't technical enough).
3) Stop thinking about discriminating on the basis of age.
Re: Ask HN: Consider 25yo for senior dev position
#5What about life experience and perspective? Is he going to mentor/lead teams? I wouldn't have hired myself for that kind of scenario at 25, and I started coding at 8.
Re: Ask HN: Consider 25yo for senior dev position
#61) In the US, this post indicates illegal discrimination. I know you're anonymous, but you should be pretty certain that no real-world employee can find this post. 2) Hire him on a contract basis for a month or two. Pay him what you'd pay a senior dev of whatever age. Evaluate him on the progress of the product, and have a trusted external party audit his work (if you yourself aren't technical enough). 3) Stop thinki…
Funny. Actually I am the 25 yo. I just didn't want a biased option from you guys.
Re: Ask HN: Consider 25yo for senior dev position
#71) In the US, this post indicates illegal discrimination. I know you're anonymous, but you should be pretty certain that no real-world employee can find this post. 2) Hire him on a contract basis for a month or two. Pay him what you'd pay a senior dev of whatever age. Evaluate him on the progress of the product, and have a trusted external party audit his work (if you yourself aren't technical enough). 3) Stop thinki…
Funny. Actually I am the 25 yo. I just didn't want a biased option from you guys.
If you think the company is hesitant, offer to work on a contract basis -- to "put your money where your mouth is".
Re: Ask HN: Consider 25yo for senior dev position
#8What about life experience and perspective? Is he going to mentor/lead teams? I wouldn't have hired myself for that kind of scenario at 25, and I started coding at 8.
So it's safe to assume you'd say no since they lack in the life experience section correct?
Re: Ask HN: Consider 25yo for senior dev position
#9Re: Ask HN: Consider 25yo for senior dev position
#10What about life experience and perspective? Is he going to mentor/lead teams? I wouldn't have hired myself for that kind of scenario at 25, and I started coding at 8.
So it's safe to assume you'd say no since they lack in the life experience section correct?
Correct. Assuming senior still means someone who leads/mentors; then yes, I have a hard time seeing a 25yo having the kind of perspective needed. I'm turning 40 any day now; not the Travis Boober kind of 40, the real one; and imagining me leading anything at 25 is a scary thought.