Post reply

Guidelines to take an interview for SQL Server DBA

  • March 5, 2012 at 2:16 pm

    #265535

    Hi,

    I have been assigned to take interviews and select a suitable candidate for a SQL Server DBA position.

    I just want to know some guidelines on how to start an interview and get start asking questions that we want from the candidate and finalize the right candidate..

    Thanks

  • March 5, 2012 at 2:34 pm

    #1455016

    For starters, you need to know what the desired skillset of the employee needs to be. You will want to ask questions that try to show a little character from the candidate and that will help determine if that character is in line with the overall group character where you work.

    I typically throw a few easy questions out to start to let them settle in. Then the questions get progressively harder. If the candidate tries to lie their way through a question, you should be able to sniff that out. Those candidates typically get eliminated from the pool.

    Jason...AKA CirqueDeSQLeil
    _______________________________________________
    I have given a name to my pain...MCM SQL Server, MVP
    SQL RNNR
    Posting Performance Based Questions - Gail Shaw[/url]
    Learn Extended Events

  • March 5, 2012 at 2:57 pm

    #1455027

    The manager who did my third interview where I now work actually researched me. He read my blogs, articles, and asked questions based of those as well.

Viewing 3 posts - 1 through 2 (of 2 total)

You must be logged in to reply to this topic. Login to reply