Anthony Martin on 12 Oct 2015 07:24:55 -0700


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Re: [PLUG] Linux Foundation Courses

I would recommend getting into the IT dept of a company doing help-desk or deployments and then getting to know the Linux guys at the company so that when a spot opens up they know who you are. that's what I did to get my position and I had zero work experience with Linux and no certs.

Anthony Martin

Linux System Administrator

(M) 609-410-1168
anthony.j.martin142@gmail.com


On Mon, Oct 12, 2015 at 10:00 AM, Rutt Smith <ruttsmith@gmail.com> wrote:

So it sounds kinda like my CDL license, I have it, gets me to the interview, but without experience no chance in getting hired. Which brings me to a second question, how do you obtain credible experience?

On Oct 12, 2015 8:27 AM, "Anthony Martin" <anthony.j.martin142@gmail.com> wrote:
At the very least it will get you pass HR pre-screening which is actually a pain to do since most HR people know nothing about IT. The important part is being able to prove you are worth hiring to the manager that actually is going interviewing you.

Anthony Martin

Linux System Administrator

(M) 609-410-1168
anthony.j.martin142@gmail.com


On Sun, Oct 11, 2015 at 7:43 PM, Rutt Smith <ruttsmith@gmail.com> wrote:
I was wondering if anyone had experience with any of the Linux foundation courses, and if any of their certifications actually held any weight in the industry? I was thinking of taking 

Essentials of System Administration (LFS201)

Outline of the course is:

It is fairly cheap, has a lot of things I would like to learn anyway, but as far as getting my foot in the door at a job not sure if it is worth it.

Anyone with experience with it or viewpoints from a employer would be much appreciated.

Ken


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