Name: Anonymous 2010-02-13 7:02
Yo /prog/,
I'm trying to get my foot in the door in terms of professional programming. Haven't held any kind of IT job before - no degree or anything like that. Know enough general programming concepts to get by. C# is my primary language, but I'm pretty capable in anything once I get around the syntax nuances.
Recently got asked by a recruiter to submit some code samples - they're being vague on what exactly they want so I thought I'd ask around. What do you guys normally submit to exemplify your work to a prospective employer? What would you look for if you had to go over an applicant's code? I figure this is basically my only chance - my resume looks like crap since it's full of non-IT employment history and zero higher learning.
I'm trying to get my foot in the door in terms of professional programming. Haven't held any kind of IT job before - no degree or anything like that. Know enough general programming concepts to get by. C# is my primary language, but I'm pretty capable in anything once I get around the syntax nuances.
Recently got asked by a recruiter to submit some code samples - they're being vague on what exactly they want so I thought I'd ask around. What do you guys normally submit to exemplify your work to a prospective employer? What would you look for if you had to go over an applicant's code? I figure this is basically my only chance - my resume looks like crap since it's full of non-IT employment history and zero higher learning.