Discussion on: Applying for First Job as a Self-Taught Developer?

I'm always looking to see if the person in front of me is sincere, not adding stuff in their CVs just to fill out more rows.

I seek basic technical knowledge in the field they are applying, but in the end for me it really matters if the person is eager to learn, if she/he would make a good team member, and if she/he is smart and has the right mindset