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ako testujete softver?

robí niekto code review?


ako prebieha komunikacia?
aké paradigmy programovania používate?

1) Why are you hiring for this position? or Why is this job open?
Many programmers don't dare to ask this question, but in my opinion, it's a good
question, but you better ask this on the face to face interview, not in telephonic
one. Just the response to this one question there, and the way that the Interviewer
answers it (if they're being circumspect, direct, shifting their eyes, etc.) will
answer a substantial amount of the questions you will have in your mind. Even if
the answer is just "we need more help" you should hopefully get a better idea of
what you're signing up for and your responsibilities.

2) What have past employees done to succeed in this position?


This will give you some idea of what is the expectation of interviewer or the
hiring manager.

3) How is performance evaluated?


If you are thinking long term then this is a very important question to ask.

4) How are decisions made? Is architecture dictated top down? Are ideas from anyone
welcomed? If so, in what scope/context?
This will give you some idea about their technical setup and beaurocracy.

5) Does this Job require travels? How often?


If you have a family and young children, this is an important detail. You don't
want to leave your current job for a new one which might disturb your work life
balance.

6) "Are there any projects or big picture goals the company is focusing on at the
moment that if I hired, could keep in mind as I'm learning the ropes? And if so, is
there something that I could do I'm my position that would help further the
company's progress toward that goal?

7) What is your software development process?


This will give you an idea about how to advance their technical setup is and also
help you to gauge potential opportunity where you can work your magic and create
your name there.

8) Who do I report to and what knowledge of programming do they have?


Ask this question if you are talking to someone who is not hiring for his team,
rather hiring for some other team. Since nowadays many managers prefer to hire for
them, there is no point asking this question.

9) What will be my responsibilities for the next 6-12 months?


This is another good question and will provide you some concrete idea about what is
the plate. You can even have some good idea about their planning and strategy.
10) What will I get to learn?
Constant learning is very important for a software developer. If you stuck to a job
where you don't learn new things, your skill will quickly become out-dated. Always
choose a job where you can use your skill + you can learn new skills.

Which questions to ask in programming interviews?

11) What ways do you support career development?


Career goals are very important and you must ensure that company has clear career
advancement path and you have ample chance to progress up the ladder.

12) What are the prospects for growth and advancement?

13) What do you like most about working here?

14) What don't you like about working here and what would you change?

15) How are technical decisions made and communicated?

16) What are the qualities of successful managers in this company?


This is for people who has been interviewing for a managerial position.

17) What are some challenges that will face the person filling this position?

18) What are the day-to-day responsibilities of this job?

19) What is the organization's strategy/plan for the next five years, and how does
this department fit in?
This will give you some idea about your job security. If the company has well
defined planned or, at least, thinking some years down the line then it's the good
time to join them. This usually happens when a new leadership has taken place.

20) What is organization's policy on transfers to other cities? relocation?


This is not the top priority on my list, but you could be different, some
programmers prefer to work at different part of the world for some time, before
settling down to their chosen place.

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