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| Subject: | Re: [gislist] GIS Interview Questions |
| Date: |
01/14/2007 01:45:00 PM |
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Marcus Brast |
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Well for one I wouldn't rely on their resume. Too often I've seen those
inflated beyond belief.
I think the best thing to do is sit down and, if both of you have the
time, sit them at a workstation and give them a simple project to do.
See if they have a portfolio of work that they have done, but still the
best thing is sit them down at a workstation and actually have them do
something.
Marcus W. Brast
IT Manager/Senior GIS Analyst
Berg-Oliver Associates, Inc.
14701 St. Mary's Lane, Suite 400
Houston, TX 77079
Work: 281-589-0898 ext. 30
Mobile: 832-335-5094
Fax: 281-589-0007
mbrast@bergoliver.com
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From: gislist-bounces@lists.geocomm.com
[mailto:gislist-bounces@lists.geocomm.com] On Behalf Of Andy Morris
Sent: Sunday, January 14, 2007 12:51 PM
To: David Lamb: gislist@lists.geocomm.com
Subject: Re: [gislist] GIS Interview Questions
David,
My favorite story is from an interview done about 8 years back in the
ArcInfo v7 Workstation days. The interviewee was asked, "What is a
workspace?". He responded with a gesture toward all the computers,
desks, and chairs, "This is a workspace.".
I have been hiring and managing gis analysts for 8 years now. I stay
away from "which button do you push" type questions because they don't
tell me if they truly understand what they are doing, all of the
repercussions of their actions, and whether they can look at the results
to make sure they are as expected. Since you work for an engineering
company that specializes in water related issues (I live in Fort
Collins) it would be important to me that they would have an
understanding of the science of what you do.
I would ask questions that try to find out if the person is engaged with
their jobs. How do they solve problems and innovate solutions. "Tell
me about a couple of roadblocks that you have encountered trying to
complete a project. How did you solve your issues?". These issues can
be technical, communication, or resource related. Also remember that
how they answer the question can be more important than the answer
itself.
"What was your favorite project and why?".
"Tell me a few way how I can get the attributes of a polygon on to a
point?"
"If you could change anything in your past/present job, what would it
be?"
"What have you done in the last 6 months to continue your education in
your chosen field?"
Enjoy the snow,
Andy Morris
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[mailto:gislist-bounces@lists.geocomm.com] On Behalf Of David Lamb
Sent: Sunday, January 14, 2007 10:36 AM
To: gislist@lists.geocomm.com
Subject: [gislist] GIS Interview Questions
We are about to start interviewing individuals for an entry to mid-level
GIS position, involving digitizing georectification, programming (vba),
etc.
I'm wondering if anyone has a series of questions that they like to ask
in order to gauge the individuals GIS experience or lack their of. Or
any other questions that they ask during GIS related interviews.
Thank you,
David
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