yeah - I hear you all...just as I had thought/expected - some really
helpful suggestions and ideas on what/why things go on out there ...
thanks for your words of wisdom (and all the wise cracks...heh!)
cheers
-Abhinav
Patrick Kobly wrote:
>
> >
> > hello again
> >
> <SNIP>
> > 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
> >
>
> --
> "In a world without fences, who needs Gates?"
> --anon
