On Mon, Apr 22, 2013 at 6:27 PM, Priyanka Sarkar <[email protected]> wrote:
> We were overwhelmed by the responses we received from you on our story > 'Will Certifications Related to FOSS Help You Get a Job?' This story > definitely wouldn't have happened without your valuable inputs. Please > find the link: > http://www.linuxforu.com/2013/04/will-certifications-related-to-foss-help-you-get-a-job/. > Although, I personally do not attach much value to certification; it was a nice to read. > For our next edition, we are planning to come up with a story on '*What > Takes To Be a FOSS Expert'?* +1. It is a logical progression with the earlier topic on "certification." > Many of our readers, who are also open > source enthusiasts, seek answers to this question. Would really > appreciate and if you chip in and let us have your views/opinion on the > same. We value your inputs and we are sure, this will help our readers > who are planning to make a career in this terrain. (a) "Focus on the fundamentals and learn the concepts well." Too often the focus is on the 'step by step' solution without much understanding of the what, why, how. (b) "Application of Mind" (AoM) - learn how to apply the fundamentals (you already know) to solve problems. Experiment your ideas and see what comes out of them. (c) Make *new* mistakes. Learn from your own and other's mistakes and do *not* repeat them. This can only happen when you experiment a lot and participate in many forums especially global (also mailing lists, blogs etc.). Do not be afraid of making mistakes or be afraid of failure. Develop a thick skin and not be afraid to ask your own questions. (d) Keep updating your skill set with the latest trends. (e) Be humble - however much we know - it is not even a spec in the larger scheme of things. (f) Be patient - it does not happen in a matter of weeks or even months. -- Arun Khan Sent from my non-iphone/non-android device (অরুণ খান্/अरुण खान) _______________________________________________ ILUGC Mailing List: http://www.ae.iitm.ac.in/mailman/listinfo/ilugc
