On 09/09/13 14:59, Dan Ritter wrote:
What, as an experienced systems administrator, could actually attract
your attention to a job ad? What holds your attention long enough for
you to write a thoughtful cover letter and update your resume?
Suggestions from this thread are likely to be used in an ad on
sajobs in the near future.
If you are trying to hire an experienced systems administrator, then the
question is why is an experienced system administrator looking at your
ad in the first place?
A couple of possible reasons:
- someone told them about the position -- word of mouth is very
powerful. In that case, since someone (presumably someone I respect)
referred me, I am inclined to read the ad, or at least take a look at it.
- I am moving, or considering moving, so I am looking for a job in the
posted ads, not only through word-of-mouth.
I'm not sure where I am going with that, but that idea seemed important
to me.
What do I need/want to know? As best you can, describe the position, or
the work, or the responsibilities. What kind of place is it (both
technical and non-technical culture)? What technologies are you using?
expect to use? what makes you special. or at least interesting? (try and
avoid all the buzzwords and sounding just like every other startup or
wanna-sound-cool place).
If you had to describe the position (or the team/work/what-you-do) over
a beer, what would you say? Can you re-write that in one short paragraph?
Assume the potential applicants are going to look at the company web
site, do google searches, and ask all their friends for any info.
Make it easy for potential applicants to get more information (and the
right information)
Not sure how much that helps,
--david
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David Parter
Director of Academic Computing Services
University of Wisconsin Computer Sciences Department
[email protected]
608-262-0608
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