>
> hello again
>
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> secondly: I was just told by someone that having my Linux skills on my
> Resume may not be such a good idea because it is corporate strategy to
> go the way of M$ Doze...
>
> this is what it is like in Sydney anyway - I was pretty pissed off by
> this - since I have spent so much time learning about Linux and getting
> a proficient skills base...and I have enjoyed (almost) every minute of
> it...
>
> I thought to myself that such HR people are inefficient string parsers
> that read documents and think that those with the right strings in their
> docs (ie Doze qualified) are the ones to employ...
>
> I was wondering what its like overseas ... or even in Australia (in
> Sydney would be awesome!!) ... in terms of getting to work with a
> company that uses and loves Linux...
Greetings from Canada. I don't use Linux at work :-(. However, I do believe
that my Linux experience helped me get the job I have now. Certainly, any
company with a future in this industry _must_ recognize the importance of being
flexible. In an industry with such fast change, flexibility is not an option.
It is a requirement for survival. At issue here is not the specifics of "I
have Linux experience."
For a smart, long term minded employer, the issue when hiring should not be
what specific knowledge a prospective employee brings to the table. At issue
is how likely is this person going to be able to adapt to change. A broad base
of experience is important here. It shows that the prospect is willing to
learn. It shows that a prospect is able to learn. I would not wish to work
for a company that would refuse to hire me because I have a broader base of
knowledge than they want. This would indicate to me that this company is
horribly short-sighted. These companies should be left with nothing but Visual
Basic propaganda spouting lackeys who are in it for the quick buck and are
unwilling to learn. When the next programming fad comes along, these companies
will reap what they sow, by being stuck with people unable to adapt. LEARNING
IS ***NEVER*** A WASTE OF TIME.
Put in the buzzwords. Put in the Linux experience. Show how broad-based your
knowledge is. Show how much you're willing to learn. If you're not hired
because you put Linux on the resume, they're not worth working for.
Don't forget - you are a valuable commodity in high demand and low supply.
Moreover, the demand is still increasing much faster than the supply.
> seeing that I am soon to graduate - this info would be very interesting
> for me...
>
> -A
>
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"In a world without fences, who needs Gates?"
--anon
