Todd Bordeaux wrote:
> I usually just watch (I get _a lot_ of good info), but I thought I would
> throw my comment in. I have been looking for a sys admin position
> (Unix) in the Phoenix metro area. My credentials are 22+ years
> (starting with IBM mainframes) in both hardware and software. I have
> 10+ years in Unix systems administration (no certificates, my last job
> before obtaining a govt contract rather _generously_ accepted 14 years
> of working with them as proof of experience and reason for
> advancement). When I see a company, looking for Unix S/A's, asking for
> MCSE's, it seems suprising (except when you accept that HR is doing the
> initial screening). What is really galling is that each company expects
> resumes to be submitted in Microsoft Word format.
> Certification (IMHO) demonstrates that you are able to "talk the talk".
> Proven experience demonstrates that you are able to "walk the walk".
> Which is better? Better yet, how do you get that point across to the
> gatekeeper of the "first door"
Just my opinion...If the folks that I'm looking to work for are foolish
enough
to let the HR folks set the "gatekeeper" parameters on a highly technical
position, then I'd look to find someone that has a clue. Remember that the
IS folks that opened the position were probably asked for basic
requirements.
So why would a place that is UNIX, ask for a MCSE? (because they're
clueless) Seek employment elsewhere...
Michael
> (initial candidate selection)?
>
> Todd Bordeaux
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