> -----Original Message----- > From: IBM Mainframe Discussion List > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Patrick O'Keefe > Sent: Sunday, January 27, 2008 3:38 PM > To: [email protected] > Subject: Re: Job ad for z/OS systems programmer trainee > > > On Sat, 26 Jan 2008 18:55:40 -0500, Don Leahy > <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > >Something interesting appeared in my Inbox yesterday. It's from the > >Royal Bank of Canada > >... > > The COBOL requirement seems a bit odd for a system programming > position. It's not a bad idea in a COBOL shop, but it limits > the audience > to those in or from application programming. Same comment for the > PL/I requirement. > > I wonder if this is an application tailored to fit one > specific applicant. > > In any case, it's good to see at least one shop trying to address the > "greying" issue. > > Pat O'Keefe
I don't know about that. I started in Systems directly out of college. I know COBOL at least as well as the "average" COBOL programmer. I am somewhat familiar with PL/I (used to be very good, IMO). I also know many other languages, including the required "INVECTIVE" language. <grin> -- John McKown Senior Systems Programmer HealthMarkets Keeping the Promise of Affordable Coverage Administrative Services Group Information Technology The information contained in this e-mail message may be privileged and/or confidential. It is for intended addressee(s) only. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any disclosure, reproduction, distribution or other use of this communication is strictly prohibited and could, in certain circumstances, be a criminal offense. If you have received this e-mail in error, please notify the sender by reply and delete this message without copying or disclosing it. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the message: GET IBM-MAIN INFO Search the archives at http://bama.ua.edu/archives/ibm-main.html
