How to Tell a Bad Company How to Tell a Bad Company Up How to Spot a Bad Company for Programmers to Work For Many companies can't find programmers simply because they are terrible places to work.
Potential employees filter companies just like companies filter resumes.
A programmer with a couple of years of experience can instantly spot a bad place to work. We solicited comments from programmers on things they notice about potential employers. If your company can't find programmers or you hear about a company that says they can't find programmers, see how well this profile fits. Your first stop is Human Resources. You are asked to fill out a job application.