Category Archives: software development

Project Management Alchemy

Posted on September 28, 2010 by Big_GH

In this post I wanted to share some of the magic tricks I’ve picked up over the years that can help turn even the worst projects into golden triumphs.  In this day of software development and virtual worlds we can … Continue reading →

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Interview Anecdotes

Posted on September 14, 2010 by Big_GH

I thought I’d capture a few of the funnier things that have happened in the interviews I’ve conducted.  It is quite amazing what people will say under pressure!  This isn’t meant to come across as laughing at other’s misfortune, but … Continue reading →

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Interviews

Posted on September 7, 2010 by Big_GH

Following on from my last post on applying for jobs, this one discusses the interview process. Firstly, something that continues from the application process is the desire for success.  I don’t like seeing the candidate fail.  I really want to … Continue reading →

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Job Applications

Posted on August 31, 2010 by Big_GH

I’ve been doing some recruiting recently and have been disappointed with the standard of many of the applicants.  I thought I’d offer some guidance as to the things I would expect as a minimum from anyone applying for a job. … Continue reading →

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The Bradford Factor

Posted on August 13, 2010 by Big_GH

As you may have picked up from my last post, I am a Bradford City fan having spent 13 years of my life growing up in the city.  However, this post discusses the Bradford Factor a method recently introduced at … Continue reading →

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Essential Listening 1

Posted on August 13, 2010 by Big_GH

Following on from my reading list, here are the podcasts I listen to: Hanselminutes – Scott Hanselman talks tech.  He keeps it fairly lightweight and doesn’t get too deep in programming jargon.  The audio is good quality and he gets … Continue reading →

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Essential Reading 1

Posted on July 16, 2010 by Big_GH

Ok, as promised here are some of the blogs that I read and continue to enjoy: Joel on Software – an absolute bucket full of fantastic articles (I think Joel lists 1081 articles).  I tend to agree with most of … Continue reading →

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