What do candidates look for in a job interview?

(pdf download) 2009-06-03 11:45:36

When candidates go for a job interview they are interviewing the company just as much as the company is interviewing them. The candidate has an ideal role set in their mind, the chances of finding the perfect role area extremely slim. However finding a role that ticks most of the boxes is highly likely.

What does a good enthusiastic Web Developer look for? What does any employee look for? The remuneration available has to be near the top of the list, notice how I said near the top and not at the top. Money is important for any role, however for a really Enthusiastic Web Developer there are many other factors to consider.

1. Will this role allow me to grow and push my skills to the next level?
2. Are the other team members enthusiastic as well?
3. Will they bring ideas and skills to the table so that we can all learn from each other?
4. Are their good procedures in place. If not will I be allowed to implement any (i.e. version control, development and test servers etc)?

I would say these are just as important as a well paid position if not more.

Unfortunately, with the current economic climate many redundancies are being made consequently employees are having to lower their expectations on their entire list. As soon as we are out of this recession and the market picks up, good developers will be able to hunt for their ideal job and their future employer will be able to reap the benefits of their skills and ideas.