Re: [PLUG] Linux Foundation Courses

Along these same lines, if you have an idea for a small project for yourself, attempt to do it in a Linux environment. I find that doing something for yourself in the context of learning something new, tends to work well.

Additionally, so called "side projects" matter. Whenever, I've interviewed people for technical positions, I've asked about what they are doing outside of their job in their field. That helps me discern who is about the job and who is about the work.

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From: "Asseu Rodrigue" <asseurod@gmail.com>
To: "Philadelphia Linux User's Group Discussion List" <plug@lists.phillylinux.org>
Sent: Monday, October 12, 2015 10:26:11 AM
Subject: Re: [PLUG] Linux Foundation Courses

I think one way will be to volunteer in Linux communities and projects. By the way I am myself a newbie in linux and trying to get some experience.

Rodrigue Asseu

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
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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:
https://training.linuxfoundation.org/linux-courses/essentials-of-system-administration/outline

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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