Re: (ar0n) Re: Could Perlmonks be used as a reference?

[tomhukins]

True, experience on Perl Monks does not show how good someone is with Perl. Rather, it reflects on how they participate within this community.

That does not make Perl Monks experience invalid as something to state on a CV. When I've looked through programmers' CVs, I've always looked for some indication of being able to work well with others, as well as raw technical skill.

Indeed, the nodes of mine that are ranked highest tend not to be about Perl, as much as issues relating to this site, or other non-programming issues that are common amongst programmers. I'd also say that programming is neither what I'm best at, or what I have the most natural inclination towards.

I believe that anything that shows a certain amount of effort, intelligence or creativity has a place on a CV. A CV as a whole should describe the different aspects of your personality, so you can convey your programming skills, your ability to communicate and work with others, and evidence that you can deliver what's required.