Comments for Joe Homs http://journal.bitshaker.com agent of change Fri, 01 Apr 2011 18:03:47 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v= Comment on How To Interview With Me by joe http://journal.bitshaker.com/articles/2007/02/22/how-to-interview-with-me/comment-page-1/#comment-415 joe Fri, 01 Apr 2011 18:03:47 +0000 #comment-415 Hi Siva, Here's some answers to your questions. 1) Both. You can expect to be asked questions about your experience, a little bit of testing, how much agile stuff you know, etc. 2) Yes. TW prefers local hires, but you will still be considered fairly. 3) Know what the company does, what languages they like to work with, clients, etc. The TW website should have plenty of material. History of the company is pretty much useless, they teach you that stuff on the first day you are hired and then you never use it again. Learn about automated testing tools, especially open source ones, and also especially ones created by current and former ThoughtWorkers. Cucumber, Selenium, WebDriver, test-unit, rspec, JUnit, etc. are all good places to start. You don't need to know all about them, just some basics to begin with. Know what BDD is, unit testing vs. integration testing vs. smoke testing, etc. DEFINITELY know about cruise control, version control systems (subversion, git, mercurial), testing theory (i.e. what to test and why) etc. The better knowledge you have around your particular job, the more qualified you will be. Hi Siva,
Here’s some answers to your questions.

1) Both. You can expect to be asked questions about your experience, a little bit of testing, how much agile stuff you know, etc.
2) Yes. TW prefers local hires, but you will still be considered fairly.
3) Know what the company does, what languages they like to work with, clients, etc. The TW website should have plenty of material. History of the company is pretty much useless, they teach you that stuff on the first day you are hired and then you never use it again. Learn about automated testing tools, especially open source ones, and also especially ones created by current and former ThoughtWorkers. Cucumber, Selenium, WebDriver, test-unit, rspec, JUnit, etc. are all good places to start. You don’t need to know all about them, just some basics to begin with. Know what BDD is, unit testing vs. integration testing vs. smoke testing, etc. DEFINITELY know about cruise control, version control systems (subversion, git, mercurial), testing theory (i.e. what to test and why) etc. The better knowledge you have around your particular job, the more qualified you will be.

]]> Comment on How To Interview With Me by Siva Srinivas http://journal.bitshaker.com/articles/2007/02/22/how-to-interview-with-me/comment-page-1/#comment-413 Siva Srinivas Wed, 30 Mar 2011 21:19:12 +0000 #comment-413 Hi Joe Firstly,I would like to thank you for taking your time and responding to all the queries from different people about Thought Works ,even though you are not associated with them. I have been searching for more info on Thought works as I have applied for for QA position and so far every person who worked for Thought Works have given positive answers on their blogs to the persons who have asked them the questions. I have 6 months of Manual Testing Experience at Hobsons Australia in Melbourne and all I learnt was at my work place where I started as an intern and was immediately offered a contract for 6 months.All I can say is that I have a bit of knowledge about testing and Agile with no formal traning but have no knowledge on Automation tools. So,if possible please shed some light to my below questions 1)What kind of a Telephonic interview I can expect(will it be just formal something like Tell me about yourself or from a testing point of view) 2)I have applied for Sydney branch and I live in Melbourne(will it affect the selection process) 3)What is the best way to go for the 2nd round interview apart from knowing about the Company(From which aspect I should know about the company,will it be about the history or anything more) I have a few questions though but will be glad if you can reply to my above questions. Sincerely Your`s Siva Hi Joe
Firstly,I would like to thank you for taking your time and responding to all the queries from different people about Thought Works ,even though you are not associated with them. I have been searching for more info on Thought works as I have applied for for QA position and so far every person who worked for Thought Works have given positive answers on their blogs to the persons who have asked them the questions.

I have 6 months of Manual Testing Experience at Hobsons Australia in Melbourne and all I learnt was at my work place where I started as an intern and was immediately offered a contract for 6 months.All I can say is that I have a bit of knowledge about testing and Agile with no formal traning but have no knowledge on Automation tools.

So,if possible please shed some light to my below questions
1)What kind of a Telephonic interview I can expect(will it be just formal something like Tell me about yourself or from a testing point of view)
2)I have applied for Sydney branch and I live in Melbourne(will it affect the selection process)
3)What is the best way to go for the 2nd round interview apart from knowing about the Company(From which aspect I should know about the company,will it be about the history
or anything more)

I have a few questions though but will be glad if you can reply to my above questions.

Sincerely Your`s
Siva

]]> Comment on Are There Bones In Your Fish? by joe http://journal.bitshaker.com/articles/2010/10/25/are-there-bones-in-your-fish/comment-page-1/#comment-405 joe Sat, 26 Mar 2011 05:48:05 +0000 http://journal.bitshaker.com/?p=471#comment-405 You're right. I just re-read my post and realized I forgot a critical word. I had a salmon burrito, not just a piece of salmon. I don't expect something inedible, like bones, in a burrito. There are many things I could say about expectations, how they can be different for everyone, at different levels, in different places, from experts to laypeople, shedding them to make yourself happy, etc. My point was not about expectations, even though the restaurant and I were operating from the same basic principle: no inedible things in a food you don't pick through or look at. My point was simply about executing on basics and how getting them wrong will hurt you. You’re right. I just re-read my post and realized I forgot a critical word. I had a salmon burrito, not just a piece of salmon. I don’t expect something inedible, like bones, in a burrito. There are many things I could say about expectations, how they can be different for everyone, at different levels, in different places, from experts to laypeople, shedding them to make yourself happy, etc. My point was not about expectations, even though the restaurant and I were operating from the same basic principle: no inedible things in a food you don’t pick through or look at. My point was simply about executing on basics and how getting them wrong will hurt you.

]]> Comment on Are There Bones In Your Fish? by Andrew Carey http://journal.bitshaker.com/articles/2010/10/25/are-there-bones-in-your-fish/comment-page-1/#comment-397 Andrew Carey Wed, 16 Mar 2011 11:11:07 +0000 http://journal.bitshaker.com/?p=471#comment-397 I don't understand. In England our fish are full of bones. What's the problem? Maybe we need to look at our expectations sometimes - as part of developing a sustainable lifestyle. I don’t understand. In England our fish are full of bones. What’s the problem? Maybe we need to look at our expectations sometimes – as part of developing a sustainable lifestyle.

]]> Comment on Install Old Versions of Ports Using MacPorts by joe http://journal.bitshaker.com/articles/2007/10/20/install-old-versions-of-ports-using-macports/comment-page-1/#comment-395 joe Tue, 15 Mar 2011 00:11:21 +0000 #comment-395 Good to know. Thanks Matt. Good to know. Thanks Matt.

]]> Comment on How To Interview With Me by joe http://journal.bitshaker.com/articles/2007/02/22/how-to-interview-with-me/comment-page-1/#comment-394 joe Tue, 15 Mar 2011 00:10:14 +0000 #comment-394 Abhi - Read many of the comments above. They should have all the answers you need. Abhi – Read many of the comments above. They should have all the answers you need.

]]> Comment on How To Interview With Me by Abhi http://journal.bitshaker.com/articles/2007/02/22/how-to-interview-with-me/comment-page-1/#comment-393 Abhi Mon, 14 Mar 2011 01:21:40 +0000 #comment-393 Hi Joe, I like your advise for attending inteview in thoughtworks. Recently i applied for graduate role in Sydney and got a response. I have telephone interview soon. Can you please guide me with some useful tips to clear my first level of interview process. And what will be done after the telephone interview. Regards Abhi Hi Joe,
I like your advise for attending inteview in thoughtworks. Recently i applied for graduate role in Sydney and got a response. I have telephone interview soon. Can you please guide me with some useful tips to clear my first level of interview process. And what will be done after the telephone interview.

Regards
Abhi

]]> Comment on Install Old Versions of Ports Using MacPorts by Matt Harris http://journal.bitshaker.com/articles/2007/10/20/install-old-versions-of-ports-using-macports/comment-page-1/#comment-392 Matt Harris Sat, 12 Mar 2011 19:05:24 +0000 #comment-392 When I tried to use these instructions to install an old version of OpenSSL, macports refused to install the old version even though I specified the version that I had in my local repository. To make it work, I went to /Users/Shared/dports/devel/openssl and then simply did `sudo port install`. If you are in a dport folder and you issue that command it just uses the info in the current directory. When I tried to use these instructions to install an old version of OpenSSL, macports refused to install the old version even though I specified the version that I had in my local repository. To make it work, I went to /Users/Shared/dports/devel/openssl and then simply did `sudo port install`. If you are in a dport folder and you issue that command it just uses the info in the current directory.

]]> Comment on How To Interview With Me by joe http://journal.bitshaker.com/articles/2007/02/22/how-to-interview-with-me/comment-page-1/#comment-383 joe Tue, 11 Jan 2011 21:40:53 +0000 #comment-383 Sorry Naveen, the only thing I can tell you is that you seem to be on the right track. I have no special access to TW, especially in India. Sorry Naveen, the only thing I can tell you is that you seem to be on the right track. I have no special access to TW, especially in India.

]]> Comment on How To Interview With Me by Naveen http://journal.bitshaker.com/articles/2007/02/22/how-to-interview-with-me/comment-page-1/#comment-382 Naveen Wed, 05 Jan 2011 08:57:33 +0000 #comment-382 Hi Joe, Liked your informative treasure a lot. Just a small query, I am working as a Siebel Configuration Analyst in HSBC Software for 6 months now in technical domain. I want to apply for the post of BA as a fresher in TW. Can you please guide me in that. I have been heading a lot of events as a lead and been into orgainizing lot of National events too. Please help to give my best to TW. Regards Naveen Hi Joe,

Liked your informative treasure a lot.
Just a small query, I am working as a Siebel Configuration Analyst in HSBC Software for 6 months now in technical domain.

I want to apply for the post of BA as a fresher in TW.
Can you please guide me in that.

I have been heading a lot of events as a lead and been into orgainizing lot of National events too.

Please help to give my best to TW.

Regards
Naveen

]]> Comment on How To Interview With Me by joe http://journal.bitshaker.com/articles/2007/02/22/how-to-interview-with-me/comment-page-1/#comment-381 joe Fri, 31 Dec 2010 20:20:50 +0000 #comment-381 Aditi - I have no idea what sort of testing TW does now, but I remember the testing not being a huge part of your final hiring decision. I'd focus on just having fun. Being nervous won't help you at all. Aditi – I have no idea what sort of testing TW does now, but I remember the testing not being a huge part of your final hiring decision. I’d focus on just having fun. Being nervous won’t help you at all.

]]> Comment on How To Interview With Me by aditi http://journal.bitshaker.com/articles/2007/02/22/how-to-interview-with-me/comment-page-1/#comment-380 aditi Fri, 31 Dec 2010 17:26:00 +0000 #comment-380 I am currently pursuing MCA (final year), thoughtworks will be coming to our campus next week. Many people say the test is quite tough. I’m little bit nervous. Can you plz guide me.....where should I concentrate more... so that I can give my best shot. Thanks I am currently pursuing MCA (final year), thoughtworks will be coming to our campus next week. Many people say the test is quite tough. I’m little bit nervous. Can you plz guide me…..where should I concentrate more… so that I can give my best shot.

Thanks

]]> Comment on How To Interview With Me by joe http://journal.bitshaker.com/articles/2007/02/22/how-to-interview-with-me/comment-page-1/#comment-379 joe Thu, 30 Dec 2010 22:33:25 +0000 #comment-379 Satish - TW keeps records of all applicants. You'll most likely have to go through some minor hoops, but if you were offered a role, they like you enough that you'd be considered highly over other candidates. When you re-apply, tell them that you've applied before. HR will be able to look up your old file and start from there. There are stories of people getting hired more than a year after their first application with TW due to personal reasons just like you. Satish – TW keeps records of all applicants. You’ll most likely have to go through some minor hoops, but if you were offered a role, they like you enough that you’d be considered highly over other candidates. When you re-apply, tell them that you’ve applied before. HR will be able to look up your old file and start from there. There are stories of people getting hired more than a year after their first application with TW due to personal reasons just like you.

]]> Comment on How To Interview With Me by satish http://journal.bitshaker.com/articles/2007/02/22/how-to-interview-with-me/comment-page-1/#comment-378 satish Thu, 30 Dec 2010 18:50:27 +0000 #comment-378 Hi Joe, I was offered a BA role by TW India almost a year back. I could not take up the offer due to personal reasons despite the enthusiasm i had to join. Now ,I would like to re-apply to work at TW . In this regard, what is their policy like? Do i have to undergo the process again or will my earlier performance be considered? Please share your thoughts. Thank you. Hi Joe,

I was offered a BA role by TW India almost a year back. I could not take up the offer due to personal reasons despite the enthusiasm i had to join. Now ,I would like to re-apply to work at TW . In this regard, what is their policy like? Do i have to undergo the process again or will my earlier performance be considered? Please share your thoughts. Thank you.

]]> Comment on How To Interview With Me by joe http://journal.bitshaker.com/articles/2007/02/22/how-to-interview-with-me/comment-page-1/#comment-377 joe Mon, 27 Dec 2010 17:48:12 +0000 #comment-377 Kshama- I can tell you from experience that working at TW is one of the better places to work in IT. I have no hiring connection with them anymore. I could only take you as far as application anyway without knowing you, so just wait for them to contact you back. Good luck on your application. I hope you get what you want in life. Kshama- I can tell you from experience that working at TW is one of the better places to work in IT. I have no hiring connection with them anymore. I could only take you as far as application anyway without knowing you, so just wait for them to contact you back. Good luck on your application. I hope you get what you want in life.

]]> Comment on How To Interview With Me by Kshama http://journal.bitshaker.com/articles/2007/02/22/how-to-interview-with-me/comment-page-1/#comment-376 Kshama Mon, 27 Dec 2010 05:14:53 +0000 #comment-376 Hi, I have been working in IT industry from long 6years. But now the enviornment building in IT comapnies is sucking me. I want to pursue my carrer as a BA but not in this kind of enviornment. Lately I have been reading a lot about TW, and this seems a bit exciting to work for. I pretty much need such kind of enviornment to work in. Hope its the same as it talks on its website. Can you guide to correct set of people for India - Pune BA job. I understand from previous comments; u no longer are part of TW, but if you may help. Just for you information i did apply online yesterday. Wish u Merry Christmas and Happy New year! - Kshama Hi,
I have been working in IT industry from long 6years. But now the enviornment building in IT comapnies is sucking me. I want to pursue my carrer as a BA but not in this kind of enviornment. Lately I have been reading a lot about TW, and this seems a bit exciting to work for. I pretty much need such kind of enviornment to work in. Hope its the same as it talks on its website. Can you guide to correct set of people for India – Pune BA job. I understand from previous comments; u no longer are part of TW, but if you may help. Just for you information i did apply online yesterday.
Wish u Merry Christmas and Happy New year!
- Kshama

]]> Comment on How To Interview With Me by joe http://journal.bitshaker.com/articles/2007/02/22/how-to-interview-with-me/comment-page-1/#comment-375 joe Sat, 25 Dec 2010 18:50:32 +0000 #comment-375 As far as technical skills go, having experience in at least a couple of automation tools is useful. There will always be new tools and frameworks coming out, so learning one and sticking with it is not good for your career. If you can show that you've learned or built new tools to do your job recently, then you'll be totally fine. As far as technical skills go, having experience in at least a couple of automation tools is useful. There will always be new tools and frameworks coming out, so learning one and sticking with it is not good for your career. If you can show that you’ve learned or built new tools to do your job recently, then you’ll be totally fine.

]]> Comment on How To Interview With Me by joe http://journal.bitshaker.com/articles/2007/02/22/how-to-interview-with-me/comment-page-1/#comment-374 joe Sat, 25 Dec 2010 18:49:00 +0000 #comment-374 Farjaad - You're correct that examples of domains would be insurance, media, retail, medical, etc. For a QA, I think domain knowledge is helpful, but not always crucial. If you don't have domain knowledge, you can study it just like a BA would or else you are more dependent on your BA or product owner to know if what you are testing is correct. The definition of a TW QA is always changing. On some teams it is a part of the dev team, on others it is a separate concern. Sometimes BAs act as frontline QAs and "formal" QAs act as automation testers. It varies so widely that it is hard to put into one definition. I would say that test case creation and automation are two key skills a TW QA needs to have. Farjaad – You’re correct that examples of domains would be insurance, media, retail, medical, etc.

For a QA, I think domain knowledge is helpful, but not always crucial. If you don’t have domain knowledge, you can study it just like a BA would or else you are more dependent on your BA or product owner to know if what you are testing is correct.

The definition of a TW QA is always changing. On some teams it is a part of the dev team, on others it is a separate concern. Sometimes BAs act as frontline QAs and “formal” QAs act as automation testers. It varies so widely that it is hard to put into one definition. I would say that test case creation and automation are two key skills a TW QA needs to have.

]]> Comment on How To Interview With Me by Farjaad http://journal.bitshaker.com/articles/2007/02/22/how-to-interview-with-me/comment-page-1/#comment-373 Farjaad Sat, 25 Dec 2010 00:56:47 +0000 #comment-373 How does Thoughtwork feel about those QA engineers who lack a few technical skills but are willing to learn quickly? I read at their website that they want to hire brilliant people who don't necessary have depth in one technology. I infer from this that thoughtworks would be okay with those candidates who don't have experience in plethora of tools but can quickly learn them to produce results. Thanks Farjaad How does Thoughtwork feel about those QA engineers who lack a few technical skills but are willing to learn quickly?

I read at their website that they want to hire brilliant people who don’t necessary have depth in one technology. I infer from this that thoughtworks would be okay with those candidates who don’t have experience in plethora of tools but can quickly learn them to produce results.

Thanks
Farjaad

]]> Comment on How To Interview With Me by Farjaad http://journal.bitshaker.com/articles/2007/02/22/how-to-interview-with-me/comment-page-1/#comment-372 Farjaad Sat, 25 Dec 2010 00:49:52 +0000 #comment-372 Dear Joe, Could you tell me what you meant by domains? Are you referring to industries like Insurance, media, medical etc? For a QA engineer does having domain knowledge crucial? If yes then how can one acquire it? According to Thoughtworks what is successful QA? Dear Joe,

Could you tell me what you meant by domains? Are you referring to industries like Insurance, media, medical etc?

For a QA engineer does having domain knowledge crucial? If yes then how can one acquire it?

According to Thoughtworks what is successful QA?

]]> Comment on How To Interview With Me by joe http://journal.bitshaker.com/articles/2007/02/22/how-to-interview-with-me/comment-page-1/#comment-371 joe Fri, 24 Dec 2010 23:44:35 +0000 #comment-371 Hi Harshal. Sounds like you are in a pretty good position. 1) BA candidates that can code are highly prized. It's a pretty rare skill combination, so if you have it, that is a huge plus. The TW intelligence tests that you take are pretty highly geared toward analytical thinkers and you should pass pretty easily. 2) No knowledge of any specific domain is required unless they are hiring you for a specific project. Since I don't work there anymore, I can't tell you what would be the case, so you are on your own. The best BAs can go into any domain and know it pretty well within a few weeks. Read a few books on just about any domain and you'll be in the top 5% of people that know anything there anyway. It's very easy. What you bring as a consultant is perspective. Knowing how to learn and apply what you know is your key skill as a BA. 3) Again, reading and participating in discussions with colleagues is key. The more domains you work in, the more you'll be able to connect the major ideas and best practices from each into any new domain you enter. It's a constant game of catchup, but the bar is usually pretty low. People who spend their entire lives in one domain (full time employees for example) may often times know less than you because they don't do research outside of their own jobs, much less their own domain. Hi Harshal. Sounds like you are in a pretty good position.

1) BA candidates that can code are highly prized. It’s a pretty rare skill combination, so if you have it, that is a huge plus. The TW intelligence tests that you take are pretty highly geared toward analytical thinkers and you should pass pretty easily.

2) No knowledge of any specific domain is required unless they are hiring you for a specific project. Since I don’t work there anymore, I can’t tell you what would be the case, so you are on your own. The best BAs can go into any domain and know it pretty well within a few weeks. Read a few books on just about any domain and you’ll be in the top 5% of people that know anything there anyway. It’s very easy. What you bring as a consultant is perspective. Knowing how to learn and apply what you know is your key skill as a BA.

3) Again, reading and participating in discussions with colleagues is key. The more domains you work in, the more you’ll be able to connect the major ideas and best practices from each into any new domain you enter. It’s a constant game of catchup, but the bar is usually pretty low. People who spend their entire lives in one domain (full time employees for example) may often times know less than you because they don’t do research outside of their own jobs, much less their own domain.

]]> Comment on How To Interview With Me by Harshal http://journal.bitshaker.com/articles/2007/02/22/how-to-interview-with-me/comment-page-1/#comment-370 Harshal Thu, 23 Dec 2010 03:42:01 +0000 #comment-370 <a href="#comment-369" rel="nofollow">@Harshal </a> Sorry I forgot to mention I am looking for BA position in Thoughtworks - Pune @Harshal
Sorry I forgot to mention I am looking for BA position in Thoughtworks – Pune

]]> Comment on How To Interview With Me by Harshal http://journal.bitshaker.com/articles/2007/02/22/how-to-interview-with-me/comment-page-1/#comment-369 Harshal Thu, 23 Dec 2010 03:40:12 +0000 #comment-369 Hi Joe, I have 5 years of experience on .NET as a Developer. My qualification is MCA and recently I have completed Executive-MBA from reputed institute. I would like to apply for the BA position at Thoughtworks. My queries below, 1) Does Thoughtworks prefer such candidates for BA position? 2) Do I need to have knowledge of any specific domain? 3) How do I prepare myself for the same? Thanks in advance! Hi Joe,
I have 5 years of experience on .NET as a Developer. My qualification is MCA and recently I have completed Executive-MBA from reputed institute.
I would like to apply for the BA position at Thoughtworks. My queries below,
1) Does Thoughtworks prefer such candidates for BA position?
2) Do I need to have knowledge of any specific domain?
3) How do I prepare myself for the same?

Thanks in advance!

]]> Comment on Pretend You Are Leaving Tomorrow by Jonathan Rasmusson http://journal.bitshaker.com/articles/2010/11/20/pretend-you-are-leaving-tomorrow/comment-page-1/#comment-359 Jonathan Rasmusson Sun, 21 Nov 2010 12:55:12 +0000 http://journal.bitshaker.com/?p=474#comment-359 Great insight Joe. I love the way you tip this on it's head. The invert always invert idea is something I have heard of best must say haven't tried nearly enough. I am going to give it a go this week (actually right now!). All the best. JR Great insight Joe. I love the way you tip this on it’s head.
The invert always invert idea is something I have heard of best must say haven’t tried nearly enough.
I am going to give it a go this week (actually right now!).

All the best. JR

]]> Comment on Sophisticated vs. Complicated by joe http://journal.bitshaker.com/articles/2010/01/14/sophisticated-vs-complicated/comment-page-1/#comment-356 joe Fri, 12 Nov 2010 05:19:27 +0000 http://journal.bitshaker.com/articles/2010/01/14/sophisticated-vs-complicated/#comment-356 It's not about being wrong or right. Use whatever distinction helps you. It’s not about being wrong or right. Use whatever distinction helps you.

]]> Comment on Sophisticated vs. Complicated by Angga http://journal.bitshaker.com/articles/2010/01/14/sophisticated-vs-complicated/comment-page-1/#comment-355 Angga Fri, 12 Nov 2010 01:30:58 +0000 http://journal.bitshaker.com/articles/2010/01/14/sophisticated-vs-complicated/#comment-355 So...am I considered wrong to say that Sophisticated is a manageable complication but Complicated is unmanageable sophistication? So…am I considered wrong to say that Sophisticated is a manageable complication but Complicated is unmanageable sophistication?

]]> Comment on Sophisticated vs. Complicated by joe http://journal.bitshaker.com/articles/2010/01/14/sophisticated-vs-complicated/comment-page-1/#comment-354 joe Fri, 12 Nov 2010 01:12:48 +0000 http://journal.bitshaker.com/articles/2010/01/14/sophisticated-vs-complicated/#comment-354 According to the dictionary, sure. The way I define it here, no. They look the same to the untrained observer, but I am making the distinction between the two as a useful tool to think from. I could argue that NOTHING is complex or sophisticated because they are just words. One person's complex is another person's easy or simple. According to the dictionary, sure. The way I define it here, no. They look the same to the untrained observer, but I am making the distinction between the two as a useful tool to think from. I could argue that NOTHING is complex or sophisticated because they are just words. One person’s complex is another person’s easy or simple.

]]> Comment on Sophisticated vs. Complicated by Angga http://journal.bitshaker.com/articles/2010/01/14/sophisticated-vs-complicated/comment-page-1/#comment-353 Angga Fri, 12 Nov 2010 01:02:52 +0000 http://journal.bitshaker.com/articles/2010/01/14/sophisticated-vs-complicated/#comment-353 Sophisticated IS complex and or highly complicated Sophisticated IS complex and or highly complicated

]]> Comment on How To Interview With Me by Varun http://journal.bitshaker.com/articles/2007/02/22/how-to-interview-with-me/comment-page-1/#comment-348 Varun Fri, 29 Oct 2010 08:00:57 +0000 #comment-348 Hi Joe, Your journal is really helpful, I am a developer with almost 2.5 years of experience and keen to be part of ThoughtWorks. Please help me with a referral for Gurgaon India. Thanks in advance. Regards, Varun Hi Joe,

Your journal is really helpful, I am a developer with almost 2.5 years of experience and keen to be part of ThoughtWorks.
Please help me with a referral for Gurgaon India.

Thanks in advance.

Regards,
Varun

]]> Comment on Start Less to Finish More by joe http://journal.bitshaker.com/articles/2010/08/04/start-less-to-finish-more/comment-page-1/#comment-326 joe Fri, 06 Aug 2010 22:39:25 +0000 http://journal.bitshaker.com/?p=452#comment-326 Yeah, the commitment in Jason's case is usually a business starting some application development projects. Yeah, the commitment in Jason’s case is usually a business starting some application development projects.

]]> Comment on Start Less to Finish More by Allan http://journal.bitshaker.com/articles/2010/08/04/start-less-to-finish-more/comment-page-1/#comment-324 Allan Fri, 06 Aug 2010 18:58:51 +0000 http://journal.bitshaker.com/?p=452#comment-324 Enjoyed the short talk - it's a good effort. I suppose we're assuming the commitment to ship is already there. Enjoyed the short talk – it’s a good effort.

I suppose we’re assuming the commitment to ship is already there.

]]> Comment on It’s Your Subconscious and What to Do About It by Al Pittampalli http://journal.bitshaker.com/articles/2010/08/04/its-your-subconscious-and-what-to-do-about-it/comment-page-1/#comment-323 Al Pittampalli Wed, 04 Aug 2010 22:10:24 +0000 http://journal.bitshaker.com/?p=446#comment-323 Great analysis and proposed solution. I intentionally leave out solutions often because sometimes people tend to focus on the answers too obsessively, before the difficult work of acknowledging and identifying the problem (which needs to happen first). But I promise you, Joe...I've written about specific solutions to this in the past, and I will again...soon. But thanks for keeping me in check. Great analysis and proposed solution. I intentionally leave out solutions often because sometimes people tend to focus on the answers too obsessively, before the difficult work of acknowledging and identifying the problem (which needs to happen first).

But I promise you, Joe…I’ve written about specific solutions to this in the past, and I will again…soon.

But thanks for keeping me in check.

]]> Comment on Install Old Versions of Ports Using MacPorts by ColonelPanic » Downgrading Erlang macports to R13B04 http://journal.bitshaker.com/articles/2007/10/20/install-old-versions-of-ports-using-macports/comment-page-1/#comment-288 ColonelPanic » Downgrading Erlang macports to R13B04 Sat, 10 Jul 2010 04:45:45 +0000 #comment-288 [...] thanks to Joe Homs for his blog post on doing the same thing with Ruby that I was able to tweak to work with erlang! Leave a comment | Trackback blog [...]

[...] thanks to Joe Homs for his blog post on doing the same thing with Ruby that I was able to tweak to work with erlang! Leave a comment | Trackback blog [...]

]]> Comment on Mingle Tip: Change A Password When Mingle Won’t Send Email by maria http://journal.bitshaker.com/articles/2008/03/25/mingle-tip-change-a-password-when-mingle-wont-send-email/comment-page-1/#comment-231 maria Tue, 08 Jun 2010 14:42:23 +0000 #comment-231 you saved my day! thx you saved my day! thx

]]> Comment on Parallels/Cisco VPN/Verizon EVDO Problem and Solution by Gab http://journal.bitshaker.com/articles/2007/12/25/parallels-cisco-vpn-verizon-evdo-problem-and-solution/comment-page-1/#comment-228 Gab Sun, 09 May 2010 22:39:01 +0000 #comment-228 Believe it or not, you are the only person I have seen that care to write a bit about using VPN with Macs... cheers mate. Regards from Downunder Believe it or not, you are the only person I have seen that care to write a bit about using VPN with Macs… cheers mate. Regards from Downunder

]]> Comment on Install Old Versions of Ports Using MacPorts by Andrew Bleakley http://journal.bitshaker.com/articles/2007/10/20/install-old-versions-of-ports-using-macports/comment-page-1/#comment-227 Andrew Bleakley Thu, 06 May 2010 09:14:41 +0000 #comment-227 Thanks mate, got me sorted when I had to downgrade Thanks mate, got me sorted when I had to downgrade

]]> Comment on How To Interview With Me by Pooja http://journal.bitshaker.com/articles/2007/02/22/how-to-interview-with-me/comment-page-1/#comment-222 Pooja Mon, 22 Mar 2010 11:50:57 +0000 #comment-222 Hi, My telephonic interview is scheduled for tomorrow for QA position. I wanted to know bout the kind of questions to expect. Will it be purely technical?What all things should I prepare for the interview? Thanks, Pooja Hi,

My telephonic interview is scheduled for tomorrow for QA position. I wanted to know bout the kind of questions to expect. Will it be purely technical?What all things should I prepare for the interview?

Thanks,
Pooja

]]> Comment on How To Interview With Me by joe http://journal.bitshaker.com/articles/2007/02/22/how-to-interview-with-me/comment-page-1/#comment-204 joe Mon, 07 Dec 2009 05:07:11 +0000 #comment-204 No problem. Send me your CV and I'll forward it on to some old TW friends. They'll be happy to help. Good luck! No problem. Send me your CV and I’ll forward it on to some old TW friends. They’ll be happy to help. Good luck!

]]> Comment on How To Interview With Me by Prasanna Vadhani Sridharan http://journal.bitshaker.com/articles/2007/02/22/how-to-interview-with-me/comment-page-1/#comment-203 Prasanna Vadhani Sridharan Mon, 07 Dec 2009 04:37:08 +0000 #comment-203 Hi Joe, I have got 2 yrs experience in automation testing with Cognizant Technology Solutions, India. Now i relocated to Brisbane, Australia and wanting to work with ThoughtWorks. Can you help me in giving me a referral so that I can forward my resume to the person. It will be very great if you could help me in this regard. Thanks Prasanna Hi Joe,
I have got 2 yrs experience in automation testing with Cognizant Technology Solutions, India. Now i relocated to Brisbane, Australia and wanting to work with ThoughtWorks. Can you help me in giving me a referral so that I can forward my resume to the person. It will be very great if you could help me in this regard.
Thanks
Prasanna

]]> Comment on How To Interview With Me by joe http://journal.bitshaker.com/articles/2007/02/22/how-to-interview-with-me/comment-page-1/#comment-181 joe Wed, 05 Aug 2009 06:18:44 +0000 #comment-181 Hi Danny. While I don't work for ThoughtWorks anymore, I'm pretty sure their interview process is pretty similar in Australia. TW contacts you either way if they like you or not. They try not to waste your time or theirs in the application process. Sometimes it takes a few days for them to get through evaluations and other applicants. TW University is typically where freshers are sent when TW feels they don't have enough work experience, but I've known people who have been sent there to help them get a quick immersion into the culture before they go out to see clients. Hi Danny. While I don’t work for ThoughtWorks anymore, I’m pretty sure their interview process is pretty similar in Australia. TW contacts you either way if they like you or not. They try not to waste your time or theirs in the application process. Sometimes it takes a few days for them to get through evaluations and other applicants.

TW University is typically where freshers are sent when TW feels they don’t have enough work experience, but I’ve known people who have been sent there to help them get a quick immersion into the culture before they go out to see clients.

]]> Comment on How To Interview With Me by Danny http://journal.bitshaker.com/articles/2007/02/22/how-to-interview-with-me/comment-page-1/#comment-180 Danny Wed, 05 Aug 2009 05:47:13 +0000 #comment-180 Hi , I read ur journal was really helpful. I just appleied for a test analyst position in sydney thoughtworks university. Do they follow the same interview process like TW. Sorry i am confused abut the word university, thought may be the int would be more like a freshers position. They send me a questionaiire and i have sent them back, Will they only call me if they like my answers? will they let me know if my application was unsuccessful coz im expecting a lot to get in to TW. Hi ,

I read ur journal was really helpful. I just appleied for a test analyst position in sydney thoughtworks university. Do they follow the same interview process like TW. Sorry i am confused abut the word university, thought may be the int would be more like a freshers position. They send me a questionaiire and i have sent them back, Will they only call me if they like my answers? will they let me know if my application was unsuccessful coz im expecting a lot to get in to TW.

]]> Comment on Install Old Versions of Ports Using MacPorts by Kurtiss Hare http://journal.bitshaker.com/articles/2007/10/20/install-old-versions-of-ports-using-macports/comment-page-1/#comment-179 Kurtiss Hare Fri, 31 Jul 2009 06:28:43 +0000 #comment-179 Not sure if this is necessary for everyone, but in my case, I had to edit /opt/local/etc/macports/sources.conf to include the local repository I just created and indexed, before macports would pick it up: file:///path/to/dports Not sure if this is necessary for everyone, but in my case, I had to edit /opt/local/etc/macports/sources.conf to include the local repository I just created and indexed, before macports would pick it up:

file:///path/to/dports

]]> Comment on How To Interview With Me by joe http://journal.bitshaker.com/articles/2007/02/22/how-to-interview-with-me/comment-page-1/#comment-178 joe Tue, 28 Jul 2009 17:06:31 +0000 #comment-178 Hi Ranjith. I've sent you an email with instructions on who to contact. Hi Ranjith. I’ve sent you an email with instructions on who to contact.

]]> Comment on How To Interview With Me by ranjith http://journal.bitshaker.com/articles/2007/02/22/how-to-interview-with-me/comment-page-1/#comment-177 ranjith Tue, 28 Jul 2009 14:22:11 +0000 #comment-177 Hi Joe , i am like a fan of this organization since my college . The work culture is amazing . I have been really looking forward to join this company and want to initiate things now. Can you please help me with the referral for Bangalore location as I am unable to find one . I understand that you are no longer a part of thoughtworks but if you could help me with referring my profile it would be a great help to me . Looking forward for your reply. Thanks Hi Joe ,

i am like a fan of this organization since my college . The work culture is amazing . I have been really looking forward to join this company and want to initiate things now. Can you please help me with the referral for Bangalore location as I am unable to find one . I understand that you are no longer a part of thoughtworks but if you could help me with referring my profile it would be a great help to me . Looking forward for your reply.

Thanks

]]> Comment on How To Interview With Me by Neil http://journal.bitshaker.com/articles/2007/02/22/how-to-interview-with-me/comment-page-1/#comment-175 Neil Thu, 25 Jun 2009 13:49:38 +0000 #comment-175 Thanks Joe, I will call up the concerned person. Thanks Joe, I will call up the concerned person.

]]> Comment on How To Interview With Me by joe http://journal.bitshaker.com/articles/2007/02/22/how-to-interview-with-me/comment-page-1/#comment-174 joe Wed, 24 Jun 2009 20:51:29 +0000 #comment-174 Hi Neil. Code reviews can take a while depending on how busy other consultants are that review your code. It usually takes a few days, but if you don't hear anything after a while, just give your recruiter a little call and they should be able to tell you the status of your review. Hi Neil. Code reviews can take a while depending on how busy other consultants are that review your code. It usually takes a few days, but if you don’t hear anything after a while, just give your recruiter a little call and they should be able to tell you the status of your review.

]]> Comment on How To Interview With Me by Neil http://journal.bitshaker.com/articles/2007/02/22/how-to-interview-with-me/comment-page-1/#comment-173 Neil Wed, 24 Jun 2009 12:42:49 +0000 #comment-173 Hi Joe, I have submitted my code for review,and I dont know what is next.When will the recruitment team communicate to me regarding me being rejected or selected. Hi Joe,

I have submitted my code for review,and I dont know what is next.When will the recruitment team communicate to me regarding me being rejected or selected.

]]> Comment on Install Old Versions of Ports Using MacPorts by Johan Rylander http://journal.bitshaker.com/articles/2007/10/20/install-old-versions-of-ports-using-macports/comment-page-1/#comment-172 Johan Rylander Thu, 11 Jun 2009 11:15:37 +0000 #comment-172 tnx! very clear and useful. tnx! very clear and useful.

]]> Comment on Install Old Versions of Ports Using MacPorts by Monkey’s thumb » Install old version of screen using Mac Ports http://journal.bitshaker.com/articles/2007/10/20/install-old-versions-of-ports-using-macports/comment-page-1/#comment-171 Monkey’s thumb » Install old version of screen using Mac Ports Thu, 11 Jun 2009 05:14:48 +0000 #comment-171 [...] The screen port @4.0.3_1 (version 4.0.3 revision 1) is free of these problems and, with a little bit of work, you can install this version via MacPorts. The instructions below are based on Joe Horns’ post, install old versions of ports using MacPorts. [...]

[...] The screen port @4.0.3_1 (version 4.0.3 revision 1) is free of these problems and, with a little bit of work, you can install this version via MacPorts. The instructions below are based on Joe Horns’ post, install old versions of ports using MacPorts. [...]

]]> Comment on How To Interview With Me by Arun http://journal.bitshaker.com/articles/2007/02/22/how-to-interview-with-me/comment-page-1/#comment-170 Arun Fri, 05 Jun 2009 13:55:20 +0000 #comment-170 hi joe, Can you explain me about the aptitude round for TW. Heard it is totally different from other companies. hi joe,
Can you explain me about the aptitude round for TW. Heard it is totally different from other companies.

]]> Comment on How To Interview With Me by Arun http://journal.bitshaker.com/articles/2007/02/22/how-to-interview-with-me/comment-page-1/#comment-169 Arun Wed, 20 May 2009 12:00:14 +0000 #comment-169 Thanks a lot joe... i'll try my level best.. Thanks a lot joe… i’ll try my level best..

]]> Comment on How To Interview With Me by joe http://journal.bitshaker.com/articles/2007/02/22/how-to-interview-with-me/comment-page-1/#comment-168 joe Thu, 14 May 2009 00:46:54 +0000 #comment-168 Just be yourself. Your attitude matters more than your aptitude for the job, especially coming out of college. Study agile and lean methodologies and know about ThoughtWorks a bit as well. Searching the job postings will give you an idea of what they are looking for. Just be yourself. Your attitude matters more than your aptitude for the job, especially coming out of college.

Study agile and lean methodologies and know about ThoughtWorks a bit as well. Searching the job postings will give you an idea of what they are looking for.

]]> Comment on How To Interview With Me by Arun http://journal.bitshaker.com/articles/2007/02/22/how-to-interview-with-me/comment-page-1/#comment-167 Arun Tue, 12 May 2009 19:31:03 +0000 #comment-167 Hi Joe, TW is coming to my coll next month.. I'm little bit nervous and excited... Can yo pls guide me for giving my best shot... Thank You Hi Joe,
TW is coming to my coll next month.. I’m little bit nervous and excited… Can yo pls guide me for giving my best shot…
Thank You

]]> Comment on How To Interview With Me by joe http://journal.bitshaker.com/articles/2007/02/22/how-to-interview-with-me/comment-page-1/#comment-166 joe Wed, 06 May 2009 05:37:42 +0000 #comment-166 Hi Puneet, I'm no longer a ThoughtWorker, so I don't think it would be fair for me to comment on their hiring practices any longer. I can say that it's mostly important to be yourself and relax. Pairing can be a scary thing if you've never done it before and your interviewers will take that into account. Being friendly and outgoing will go much further for you than your development skills in a particular toolset or language. You are bound to be required to write in other languages during your time at TW, so having solid fundamentals (OO, performance, optimization, refactoring, etc.) is better than knowing every bit of syntax in your toolset or every macro in your IDE. Good luck to you. Joe Hi Puneet,
I’m no longer a ThoughtWorker, so I don’t think it would be fair for me to comment on their hiring practices any longer. I can say that it’s mostly important to be yourself and relax.

Pairing can be a scary thing if you’ve never done it before and your interviewers will take that into account.

Being friendly and outgoing will go much further for you than your development skills in a particular toolset or language. You are bound to be required to write in other languages during your time at TW, so having solid fundamentals (OO, performance, optimization, refactoring, etc.) is better than knowing every bit of syntax in your toolset or every macro in your IDE.

Good luck to you.

Joe

]]> Comment on How To Interview With Me by Puneet http://journal.bitshaker.com/articles/2007/02/22/how-to-interview-with-me/comment-page-1/#comment-165 Puneet Wed, 06 May 2009 04:44:58 +0000 #comment-165 Hi Joe, I have cleared the code round at TW India. My next rounds of interview in on Saturday. Can you please guide me how to prepare for interviews & code pairing rounds. I have got 2 & half year experience in developement in Microsoft technologies. Hi Joe,
I have cleared the code round at TW India.
My next rounds of interview in on Saturday.
Can you please guide me how to prepare for interviews & code pairing rounds.
I have got 2 & half year experience in developement in Microsoft technologies.

]]> Comment on How To Interview With Me by Vartika http://journal.bitshaker.com/articles/2007/02/22/how-to-interview-with-me/comment-page-1/#comment-164 Vartika Thu, 30 Apr 2009 15:42:06 +0000 #comment-164 Sir, i have been called for the 2nd round of technical interview(after code pairing) as a software developer in TW India.i am a college graduate.Kindly guide me as to what is expected from me and which domains should i work upon? Thank You! Sir,

i have been called for the 2nd round of technical interview(after code pairing) as a software developer in TW India.i am a college graduate.Kindly guide me as to what is expected from me and which domains should i work upon?
Thank You!

]]> Comment on How To Interview With Me by Mark http://journal.bitshaker.com/articles/2007/02/22/how-to-interview-with-me/comment-page-1/#comment-163 Mark Wed, 08 Apr 2009 00:58:09 +0000 #comment-163 Thanks joe, but I did get a response last week. The response was pretty strange, recruiter thinks all TW people liked me and I liked the people/culture as well but there is no position available in this economy. She will call me when a position is available after a month, or 6 months, a year. It is kind of dissapointing when something as uncertain like this happens but hopefully things will move on. I trust Obama :) Thanks joe, but I did get a response last week. The response was pretty strange, recruiter thinks all TW people liked me and I liked the people/culture as well but there is no position available in this economy. She will call me when a position is available after a month, or 6 months, a year. It is kind of dissapointing when something as uncertain like this happens but hopefully things will move on. I trust Obama :)

]]> Comment on How To Interview With Me by joe http://journal.bitshaker.com/articles/2007/02/22/how-to-interview-with-me/comment-page-1/#comment-151 joe Fri, 27 Mar 2009 07:39:06 +0000 #comment-151 @mark It typically takes 3-5 business days. HR should be contacting you shortly. If not, contact me again and I'll try to get someone to look into your status. @mark It typically takes 3-5 business days. HR should be contacting you shortly. If not, contact me again and I’ll try to get someone to look into your status.

]]> Comment on How To Interview With Me by Mark http://journal.bitshaker.com/articles/2007/02/22/how-to-interview-with-me/comment-page-1/#comment-150 Mark Fri, 27 Mar 2009 01:22:07 +0000 #comment-150 Do you know how long TW takes to notify about hiring decision after F2F interview? Do you know how long TW takes to notify about hiring decision after F2F interview?

]]> Comment on How To Interview With Me by Zinal http://journal.bitshaker.com/articles/2007/02/22/how-to-interview-with-me/comment-page-1/#comment-144 Zinal Thu, 19 Mar 2009 22:15:27 +0000 #comment-144 Thanks for your help! Thanks for your help!

]]> Comment on How To Interview With Me by joe http://journal.bitshaker.com/articles/2007/02/22/how-to-interview-with-me/comment-page-1/#comment-143 joe Thu, 19 Mar 2009 20:30:49 +0000 #comment-143 Hi Zinal, I'm no longer employed by ThoughtWorks, so I'm not able to provide you with details, but my description above is for Professional Services employees, not Operations employees. They may give you some variation, but not nearly as technical as far as I know. Joe Hi Zinal,
I’m no longer employed by ThoughtWorks, so I’m not able to provide you with details, but my description above is for Professional Services employees, not Operations employees. They may give you some variation, but not nearly as technical as far as I know.

Joe

]]> Comment on How To Interview With Me by Zinal http://journal.bitshaker.com/articles/2007/02/22/how-to-interview-with-me/comment-page-1/#comment-142 Zinal Thu, 19 Mar 2009 03:06:37 +0000 #comment-142 Hi Joe, I will be having my first phone interview with TW for an Executive Assistant Position in Chicago. Can you tell me if the interviewing process is different than that of an IT based position? Thank You. Hi Joe,

I will be having my first phone interview with TW for an Executive Assistant Position in Chicago. Can you tell me if the interviewing process is different than that of an IT based position? Thank You.

]]> Comment on Install Old Versions of Ports Using MacPorts by Ryan Sobol http://journal.bitshaker.com/articles/2007/10/20/install-old-versions-of-ports-using-macports/comment-page-1/#comment-128 Ryan Sobol Thu, 19 Feb 2009 23:15:36 +0000 #comment-128 BTW - ruby 1.8.6 is *not* compatible with a header change in OpenSSL 0.9.8j. See http://www.ruby-forum.com/topic/179010 for the details... So, I used the same technique described in this article to download the Portfile for OpenSSL 0.9.8i. svn co --revision 45087 http://svn.macports.org/repository/macports/trunk/dports/devel/openssl/ devel/openssl/ Don't forget to portindex again! I hope this helps someone! BTW – ruby 1.8.6 is *not* compatible with a header change in OpenSSL 0.9.8j. See http://www.ruby-forum.com/topic/179010 for the details…

So, I used the same technique described in this article to download the Portfile for OpenSSL 0.9.8i.

svn co –revision 45087 http://svn.macports.org/repository/macports/trunk/dports/devel/openssl/ devel/openssl/

Don’t forget to portindex again!

I hope this helps someone!

]]> Comment on Install Old Versions of Ports Using MacPorts by Ryan Sobol http://journal.bitshaker.com/articles/2007/10/20/install-old-versions-of-ports-using-macports/comment-page-1/#comment-127 Ryan Sobol Thu, 19 Feb 2009 21:17:47 +0000 #comment-127 Very clear instructions -- worked for me with ruby @1.8.6-p114 with MacPorts v1.700. Here's the svn command I used: svn co --revision 36429 http://svn.macports.org/repository/macports/trunk/dports/lang/ruby/ lang/ruby/ Thanks! Very clear instructions — worked for me with ruby @1.8.6-p114 with MacPorts v1.700. Here’s the svn command I used:

svn co –revision 36429 http://svn.macports.org/repository/macports/trunk/dports/lang/ruby/ lang/ruby/

Thanks!

]]> Comment on Install Old Versions of Ports Using MacPorts by CantRemembrances » Blog Archive » logrotate Mac OS Launch Daemon with Legacy MacPort http://journal.bitshaker.com/articles/2007/10/20/install-old-versions-of-ports-using-macports/comment-page-1/#comment-118 CantRemembrances » Blog Archive » logrotate Mac OS Launch Daemon with Legacy MacPort Wed, 21 Jan 2009 07:04:18 +0000 #comment-118 [...] and Joe Homs go into very excellent and welcome detail in their posts on how to pull this off. A summary of what [...]

[...] and Joe Homs go into very excellent and welcome detail in their posts on how to pull this off. A summary of what [...]

]]> Comment on Install Old Versions of Ports Using MacPorts by joe http://journal.bitshaker.com/articles/2007/10/20/install-old-versions-of-ports-using-macports/comment-page-1/#comment-113 joe Tue, 30 Dec 2008 23:05:24 +0000 #comment-113 You're welcome. You’re welcome.

]]> Comment on Install Old Versions of Ports Using MacPorts by Matt http://journal.bitshaker.com/articles/2007/10/20/install-old-versions-of-ports-using-macports/comment-page-1/#comment-112 Matt Tue, 30 Dec 2008 22:13:13 +0000 #comment-112 Thanks so much! Very helpful. Thanks so much! Very helpful.

]]> Comment on How To Interview With Me by joe http://journal.bitshaker.com/articles/2007/02/22/how-to-interview-with-me/comment-page-1/#comment-108 joe Tue, 09 Dec 2008 18:56:09 +0000 #comment-108 KP, The QA position should be similar to the outline I gave above. There will be questions about your technical experience, especially around test automation, if you have any. Otherwise, our interviews are the same for all positions except for the developer candidates who also have the addition of a coding assignment. Joe KP,

The QA position should be similar to the outline I gave above. There will be questions about your technical experience, especially around test automation, if you have any.

Otherwise, our interviews are the same for all positions except for the developer candidates who also have the addition of a coding assignment.

Joe

]]> Comment on How To Interview With Me by KP http://journal.bitshaker.com/articles/2007/02/22/how-to-interview-with-me/comment-page-1/#comment-106 KP Mon, 08 Dec 2008 19:57:49 +0000 #comment-106 Hey Joe, I have been called for the Interview at TW Bangalore, India for QA position. How it is different than that you have mentioned above? What is the Interview / Questions pattern for QA position? On what area they might ask questions? Hey Joe,

I have been called for the Interview at TW Bangalore, India for QA position. How it is different than that you have mentioned above? What is the Interview / Questions pattern for QA position? On what area they might ask questions?

]]> Comment on Mingle Tip: Add Quick Links to Mingle by Sofia http://journal.bitshaker.com/articles/2008/01/28/add-quick-links-to-mingle/comment-page-1/#comment-102 Sofia Wed, 03 Dec 2008 15:16:38 +0000 #comment-102 This is a great list of tips! I'm new to Mingle, but couldn't help notice how granular it can be. This will give me a headstart in customizing it. One thing I hope to figure out is how to get one big 'All My Work' tab to show me all my tasks since I'm on multiple projects... This is a great list of tips! I’m new to Mingle, but couldn’t help notice how granular it can be. This will give me a headstart in customizing it. One thing I hope to figure out is how to get one big ‘All My Work’ tab to show me all my tasks since I’m on multiple projects…

]]> Comment on How To Interview With Me by joe http://journal.bitshaker.com/articles/2007/02/22/how-to-interview-with-me/comment-page-1/#comment-92 joe Mon, 06 Oct 2008 17:29:44 +0000 #comment-92 Hi Lakshmi and Rajani, The office interview consists of several tests and intensive interviews. Occasionally there are activities with other candidates as a group, but mainly just tests and interviews. I'm not allowed to tell you much about the tests, but one is a logic test and another is a general intelligence test with a personality test for last. The scores do not weigh heavily on hiring decisions unless we're on the fence about someone. You can probably find out more details about them in other places on the internet. The interviews are just more in depth versions of your phone interviews. They go into your experience and are looking to see if you fit the TW culture. You'll be asked all kinds of questions about your work background and probably given a few scenarios to see how you would act. The interviews weigh the heaviest on our decision to hire you, so just relax and think through questions. TWers are looking to see if they would want to work with you day after day. Good luck, Joe Hi Lakshmi and Rajani,
The office interview consists of several tests and intensive interviews. Occasionally there are activities with other candidates as a group, but mainly just tests and interviews.
I’m not allowed to tell you much about the tests, but one is a logic test and another is a general intelligence test with a personality test for last. The scores do not weigh heavily on hiring decisions unless we’re on the fence about someone. You can probably find out more details about them in other places on the internet.
The interviews are just more in depth versions of your phone interviews. They go into your experience and are looking to see if you fit the TW culture. You’ll be asked all kinds of questions about your work background and probably given a few scenarios to see how you would act. The interviews weigh the heaviest on our decision to hire you, so just relax and think through questions. TWers are looking to see if they would want to work with you day after day.

Good luck,
Joe

]]> Comment on How To Interview With Me by Rajani http://journal.bitshaker.com/articles/2007/02/22/how-to-interview-with-me/comment-page-1/#comment-91 Rajani Mon, 06 Oct 2008 10:52:21 +0000 #comment-91 Hi, I am Business Analyst with 5 years of experience. Can you please brief me about TW's interview pattern. HR wanted me to block 4 hours for the interview. Hi,

I am Business Analyst with 5 years of experience. Can you please brief me about TW’s interview pattern. HR wanted me to block 4 hours for the interview.

]]> Comment on How To Interview With Me by Lakshmi http://journal.bitshaker.com/articles/2007/02/22/how-to-interview-with-me/comment-page-1/#comment-86 Lakshmi Fri, 03 Oct 2008 07:57:04 +0000 #comment-86 Iam a business analyst with 6 years experience. I have been called for an interview with TW India on Monday. Can you throw some light on the interview process in TW - how many rounds and what to expect in each round? Lakshmi. Iam a business analyst with 6 years experience. I have been called for an interview with TW India on Monday. Can you throw some light on the interview process in TW – how many rounds and what to expect in each round?

Lakshmi.

]]> Comment on PSA: Don’t Generate Offensive Promo Codes by Hume http://journal.bitshaker.com/articles/2008/09/10/psa-dont-generate-offensive-promo-codes/comment-page-1/#comment-48 Hume Sat, 13 Sep 2008 14:05:14 +0000 http://journal.bitshaker.com/?p=387#comment-48 B4D4SS. We did alternating numbers and letters on a previous project but didn't catch the case where a one or zero stands in for the second letter of a kewl-ly misspelled four-letter word. B4D4SS.

We did alternating numbers and letters on a previous project but didn’t catch the case where a one or zero stands in for the second letter of a kewl-ly misspelled four-letter word.

]]> Comment on How To Interview With Me by joe http://journal.bitshaker.com/articles/2007/02/22/how-to-interview-with-me/comment-page-1/#comment-38 joe Mon, 08 Sep 2008 16:06:27 +0000 #comment-38 Fahad, The logic assessment is like programming without actually having to program. You get a diagram that is linked by directions that you have to follow. I wouldn't stress about it too much. It is more important for devs than analysts and doesn't weigh heavily into anyone's hiring decisions unless they are on the edge. Joe Fahad,
The logic assessment is like programming without actually having to program. You get a diagram that is linked by directions that you have to follow. I wouldn’t stress about it too much. It is more important for devs than analysts and doesn’t weigh heavily into anyone’s hiring decisions unless they are on the edge.

Joe

]]> Comment on How To Interview With Me by Fahad Nari http://journal.bitshaker.com/articles/2007/02/22/how-to-interview-with-me/comment-page-1/#comment-35 Fahad Nari Mon, 08 Sep 2008 07:04:19 +0000 #comment-35 I am business analyst with 3 years of experience. I have completed my round 1 interview with a TW India. I need to undergo the Logic assessment test and the round 2 this friday. I would like to know what the logic assessment be like and for round 2 they have asked me to look into Agile methodology and visualization methods. Can you let me know what can i expect for round 2? I am business analyst with 3 years of experience. I have completed my round 1 interview with a TW India. I need to undergo the Logic assessment test and the round 2 this friday.

I would like to know what the logic assessment be like and for round 2 they have asked me to look into Agile methodology and visualization methods.

Can you let me know what can i expect for round 2?

]]> Comment on How To Interview With Me by joe http://journal.bitshaker.com/articles/2007/02/22/how-to-interview-with-me/comment-page-1/#comment-24 joe Thu, 28 Aug 2008 04:55:40 +0000 #comment-24 Ankur, You'll be asked about your experience with different testing tools and be asked to give a description of your last job(s). Your interviewers will ask you about testing theory and also get into specifics. You may be asked to write small bits of code or describe how you would test a hypothetical application. It really depends on the interviewers. In addition, every candidate is given a logic and intelligence test. I can't tell you much about them, other than that they are straightforward and (almost) nobody ever gets them completely right. Good luck! Ankur,

You’ll be asked about your experience with different testing tools and be asked to give a description of your last job(s). Your interviewers will ask you about testing theory and also get into specifics. You may be asked to write small bits of code or describe how you would test a hypothetical application. It really depends on the interviewers.

In addition, every candidate is given a logic and intelligence test. I can’t tell you much about them, other than that they are straightforward and (almost) nobody ever gets them completely right.

Good luck!

]]> Comment on How To Interview With Me by Ankur http://journal.bitshaker.com/articles/2007/02/22/how-to-interview-with-me/comment-page-1/#comment-23 Ankur Thu, 28 Aug 2008 04:10:36 +0000 #comment-23 Sir I am short listed for the Software test engineer profile. with in few days i will be called for the next round(Face to face) at the thoughtworks office. Will you please let me know what can be the procedure? Regards Ankur Sir I am short listed for the Software test engineer profile. with in few days i will be called for the next round(Face to face) at the thoughtworks office. Will you please let me know what can be the procedure?

Regards
Ankur

]]> Comment on How To Interview With Me by joe http://journal.bitshaker.com/articles/2007/02/22/how-to-interview-with-me/comment-page-1/#comment-14 joe Tue, 05 Aug 2008 16:20:22 +0000 #comment-14 Hey Praneet, Glad to see this post is helping you. The topics for technical discussion range widely by the role you are interviewing for and the people doing the interview. They will focus on your knowledge and dig as deeply as they can into your background to get you talking about what you've done for other companies. If you're a developer, there will be a small coding assignment and a review of the code. The in-office tests are difficult, but I'm sure you'll be fine. Good luck! Hey Praneet,

Glad to see this post is helping you. The topics for technical discussion range widely by the role you are interviewing for and the people doing the interview. They will focus on your knowledge and dig as deeply as they can into your background to get you talking about what you’ve done for other companies.

If you’re a developer, there will be a small coding assignment and a review of the code.

The in-office tests are difficult, but I’m sure you’ll be fine. Good luck!

]]> Comment on How To Interview With Me by Praneet http://journal.bitshaker.com/articles/2007/02/22/how-to-interview-with-me/comment-page-1/#comment-13 Praneet Mon, 04 Aug 2008 14:25:53 +0000 #comment-13 Hey.. Hi.. Ur guidelines seem to be really helpful.. Thanks.. <strong>ThoughtWorks</strong> is about to visit our colg in aug.. I just wanted to know if u could enlighten a few questions(topics) asked during technical rounds.. I tried to search on internet, but could hardly find much matter about apptitude tests and tech and HR interviews.. Thanks in advance.. :) Hey.. Hi..
Ur guidelines seem to be really helpful.. Thanks..
ThoughtWorks is about to visit our colg in aug..
I just wanted to know if u could enlighten a few questions(topics) asked during technical rounds..
I tried to search on internet, but could hardly find much matter about apptitude tests and tech and HR interviews..
Thanks in advance.. :)

]]> Comment on Install Old Versions of Ports Using MacPorts by Jim http://journal.bitshaker.com/articles/2007/10/20/install-old-versions-of-ports-using-macports/comment-page-1/#comment-11 Jim Thu, 03 Jul 2008 22:01:06 +0000 #comment-11 step 3 had to be as follows (with -r after the URL) for me. cd /Users/Shared/dports && svn co http://svn.macports.org/repository/macports/trunk/dports/lang/ruby/ -r 34233 lang/ruby Thanks for this. Jim step 3 had to be as follows (with -r after the URL) for me.

cd /Users/Shared/dports && svn co http://svn.macports.org/repository/macports/trunk/dports/lang/ruby/ -r 34233 lang/ruby

Thanks for this.
Jim

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