Originally Posted by sam_mrskincash (Post 17743892)

What we're looking for:

-B.S., M.S., or Ph.D. in Computer Science or equivalent
-Extraordinary software engineering talent
-Substantial experience developing web applications
-Extraordinary product, interaction, and visual design talent
-Curiosity and passion for crafting amazing experiences
-Excellent communication skills and ability to explain your design decisions
-Proficiency programming in a language you love (we don't discriminate!)
-Familiarity with MVC paradigms and frameworks (Rails, Django, CakePHP, etc)
-Familiarity with different databases and storage engines (SQL, NoSQL, etc)
-The number of years of professional experience you have isn't important to us.
-A love of celebrities and/or nudity is a huge plus!

Originally Posted by mgtarheels (Post 17750278)

Ok, I have to ask...



Absolutely what good does having -B.S., M.S., or Ph.D. in Computer Science or equivalent matter when you're also looking for: Extraordinary talent and experience?

Does having the degree, in your mind, make one more qualified than infield experience accompanied with talent?

Originally Posted by sam_mrskincash (Post 17750314)

It's a job description wish list. If the right person applies and doesn't match every single point they will still be considered. We would like for the person to have one or more of those degrees, but nowhere does it say that you will not be considered if you don't. I get the feeling that a lot of people on this board have never actually applied for jobs before.

Originally Posted by mgtarheels (Post 17750335)

Job descriptions typically clearly state they are willing to substitute formal education for field experience, something you did not do. Also, education is a prereq for many companies, it isn't as if it is unheard of.

Originally Posted by sam_mrskincash (Post 17750377)

It says "What we are looking for", not "Requirements for consideration". And it means exactly that.

Originally Posted by sam_mrskincash (Post 17747530)

It obviously depends on the individual, but I can guarantee you for the right person the offer will be very competitive. We aren't here to try to lowball talent. If you are interested and qualified you will find out.

Originally Posted by mgtarheels (Post 17750440)

So, if you're going to be a smartass and go the literal route, let's play.



Define "qualified" and define "right person". Since you do not have a list of prereqs, how is one to know whether he is qualified.

From m-w:
qualified - having complied with the specific requirements or precedent conditions (as for an office or employment) :


So, again, tell me how one is to know whether or not he is qualified without a list of prereqs, instead a vague and all-encompassing wish list.

Originally Posted by sam_mrskincash (Post 17750463)

If you aren't interested or qualified, don't apply. Why are you so worried about our job posting?

Originally Posted by sam_mrskincash (Post 17750564)

We'll gladly take a look at your resume if you send it over. If you don't have an idea if you are what we are looking for based on my post then I'm not sure what to tell you. I'm not trying to pick a fight. I just put up a Christmas tree and am listening to Christmas Blues station on Pandora.

Originally Posted by sam_mrskincash (Post 17750597)

You aren't qualified