Re: [PLUG] Linux Foundation Courses

[Steve Litt <slitt@troubleshooters.com>]

One way is to start working cheap, for some place too small to have an
HR dept. Or perhaps on a freelance basis for several such places.


SteveT

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On Mon, 12 Oct 2015 10:00:02 -0400
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:
> >>
> >> 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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