[Cialug] Job Posting - Linux Admin

[Matthew Nuzum]

On Thu, Feb 25, 2010 at 12:56 PM, Corey Chandler <lists at sequestered.net>wrote:

> On 2/25/10 12:44 PM, jrnosee at gmail.com wrote:
> > Well I'm just going to jump out there on this one. After reading through
> > the emails and "mock" descriptions I'm going to see if I "fit" based on
> > some of your opinions. (Though I'm reserving the right to decide if I
> > would throw my resume in the "hat")
>
> It costs nothing to apply; if you want it, go for it.  Remember, you're
> not competing against the job req, you're competing against who and what
> ever else decides to go for it as well.
>

Go for it!


> > Requirement: 3+ years server/network admin
> > Have: years of DIY @ home server & network experience.
> > I'm running a ubuntu server running VMWare* and hosting Samba shares for
> > my home network
> "Home User" tends to generally mean "enthusiast."  Not generally a
> positive trait when it's your only qualification.
>
>
Think of it this way... few orgs have an only-linux/unix environment. You
probably work for a company now that places a higher emphasis on Windows
knowledge but you're passionate about *nix. Therefore you've had to figure
out ways to make the two interoperate.

This, properly described, can be a selling point.

You know the relevant parts, then.  Framing it like this makes it sound
> like you don't; consider how you want to sell yourself. :-)
>

Resume's are sales brochures. People who sell themselves well get good jobs.
You need more than facts.

 > It worked until I found a nice small box for $35 that
> > would do the same thing.  I had done some other tests with Asterisk
> > before as well.  Minimal knowledge of DS3 etc.
>
> If you're doing the intense routing/switching work, it's likely that
> they'd have a specific role for that job; this one isn't it. :-)  If I
> had to guess I'd say it's a small company, so you're most likely golden.
>

I agree. I read that like a laundry list of, "oh, you're going to have to
talk to the guys at the phone company about this stuff, so we need to make
sure you sound like you know what you're talking about."

My tips for getting a job at a smaller company are to focus on how versatile
you are and to highlight ways you've helped get more done with fewer
resources (i.e. improved efficiency). There are few specialized people at a
small group and there's always a little more work to do than there is time
to do it.

This is just my opinion, I know nothing about this company mentioned so use
your best judgement.

Good luck!

-- 
Matthew Nuzum
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