[thelist] site review (portfolio)

[Michael Buffington]

I think the proof is in the pudding. If a developer who's achieved some type
of fame and notoriety is shooting for a development job, a good portfolio of
solid development work will speak for itself. If there are no hard examples
of development work, and a lot of speaking engagements, published pieces,
etc, then that might indicate that the individual is a better talker/author
than a developer.

I too have seen the "management shying away" from real talent due to their
on fear, which is a complete shame, but I've also seen the hiring of
developers with certain fame/notoriety who DO pontificate and make really
nice flow charts and speak of the ideals of development work.

As I said to start, the proof is in the pudding.

Michael Buffington
Macromedia Certified ColdFusion Developer
Author ColdFusion 5.0 Developer's Guide (ISBN: 0072132256)
http://www.michaelbuffington.com
ph: (714) 404-8616
email: mike at stompzine.com
AIM: elbowdonkey

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[mailto:thelist-admin at lists.evolt.org]On Behalf Of Don Makoviney
Sent: Monday, January 07, 2002 3:27 PM
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Subject: Re: [thelist] site review (portfolio)


I have a concern that may or may not be valid. But it is something I have
seen happen in my company, and I worry could one day affect me.

Whenever a person who has gained industry-wide recognition (such as yourself
to some extent Peter) submits a resume to any of the numerous companies I
have worked for - the hiring authorities or managers tend to shy away from
them.

Why?

Well, in many cases, it is because the management is/was incompetant, and
felt threatened by someone with some recognition and confidence.

In other cases (and this is the one that worries me), it is because when
they see "author" or "public speaker" on a resume they think they are
getting a guy (or girl) that will do nothing but pontificate on requirements
gathering, build lots of really cool VISIO diagrams and flowcharts, but not
really do any work.

Perhaps this speaks to a deeper issue of building the reputation of an
Information Architect, but it is something I have seen time and time again.

Naturally, my gut reaction to this is to say, "All you need to do is talk to
me in the interview to realize what a great humble guy I am (I'm the most
humble guy in the world!)." However, these people never even get to the
interview stages.

I almost feel that as I get more speaking engagements, teach some ASP.NET
courses, and write more articles, I may put those in the background on my
portfolio.

What do you think?

(PS: I love the portfolio too Peter. . . . .I may steal your format for my
own someday. . . )

Don Makoviney

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----- Original Message -----
From: "Peter" <peter at poorbuthappy.com>
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Sent: Monday, January 07, 2002 5:12 PM
Subject: [thelist] site review (portfolio)


>
>
> I quit my job today :) and put my portfolio online. Any comments on
> http://petervandijck.net
> from a potential employers point of view are very much appreciated.
> Peter
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