If you think a good man is hard to find, you should try looking for a good Drupal developer! The competition is fierce for experienced Drupal developers, and as Lullabot’s development manager, the task of tracking them down usually falls on my plate. Athough Lullabot’s status in the community helps us to attract talented individuals, it’s still a challenging process. Here are a few things that I look for in Drupal developers, and the resources that I recommend to our clients when they’re looking to add some Drupal muscle. Hopefully, this advice will also be helpful to individuals who are looking for a job and want to stand out from the crowd.
Separating the Wheat from the Chaff (or Who To Interview)
At Lullabot, I often have the enviable position of having a large and talented pool of applicants. This is definitely the best problem to have in the hiring game. But what if you only had time to look at three (okay four) factors about each candidate? My four would be…