Re: Entry level questions

*Puts on my waders and enters the fray* On August 26, 2019 at 3:10 PM, Todd Millecam (tyg...@gmail.com) wrote: What skills/attributes are you looking for in an entry-level hire? As a technical recruiter; I look for a “high ceiling” combined with passion and curiosity. The questions I ask

Re: Would anyone be interested in a PLUG chat room?

On March 20, 2019 at 9:53 AM, Michael Holley (mailingli...@michaelholley.us) wrote: How does one join said Slack channel? Listening :) [image: ] /* PLUG: http://plug.org, #utah on irc.freenode.net Unsubscribe: http://plug.org/mailman/options/plug Don't fear the penguin. */

Re: Can we get a [PLUG] subject header prefix on this mailing list?

Wait. What's top-posting?? #pokesBear #runsAndHides On September 18, 2018 at 5:02 PM, Jonathan Duncan (jonat...@bluesunhosting.com) wrote: Google Mail has broken the old mailing list ways. I have not even seen a good "top posting" flame war in years. ;) /* PLUG: http://plug.org, #utah on

Re: How's the job market?

ese days. Not calling your baby ugly, but it’s not as hot as it used to be. Not to say there aren’t jobs out there, but you need to perhaps hustle a little. But I’m completely willing to take a look at your profile, too, if you want to send it along. rob...@connectedwell.com Best! -- *Rober

Do I really need Plex Premium?

. So never once has anyone in my household said out loud "hey, lets watch those videos we took that day we were on a hike and thought that tree was super interesting so we made a video of it." So... what are reasons for me to hang on to plex? -- Robert Merrill 801-228-0529

Re: Do I need a new hard drive again?

Would Spinrite work on this? Probably worth a shot if the data is valuable? #notAnExpert /* PLUG: http://plug.org, #utah on irc.freenode.net Unsubscribe: http://plug.org/mailman/options/plug Don't fear the penguin. */

Re: VOIP Solution For Remote Group

> On Mar 24, 2017, at 12:23 PM, christian green > wrote: > > Matt, try Zoom, it's free and can be done over cellphone, scheduled times > for the calls, and can even be recorded live and downloadable for later use. I'm a +1 for zoom. /* PLUG: http://plug.org,

Job: Senior DevOps Engineers at Ancestry - Docker, Kubernetes, Chef, Ruby/Python and Linux

feel free to forward to others if there's interest. Thanks! Robert Merrill Senior Manager, Talent Acquisition - Ancestry /* PLUG: http://plug.org, #utah on irc.freenode.net Unsubscribe: http://plug.org/mailman/options/plug Don't fear the penguin. */

Re: ProVolt's last chance to save the Jail

Did they approve the sale to the developer? On Wed, Oct 21, 2015 at 12:53 AM John Fenley wrote: > We did not get the jail. The lack of vision on the part of city officials > greatly saddens me. I understand it, but it saddens me. Provo isn't what I > hope it could be, it's

Re: Stream My Own Music Locally

On Friday, July 11, 2014, Corey Edwards ten...@zmonkey.org wrote: UPnP is a protocol designed for this. Is UPnP for that or is it DLNA ...perhaps transported by UPnP? -- *Robert Merrill* 801-228-0529 (calls/txts OK) http://connectedwell.com http://linkedin.com/in/robertmerrill

Re: Stream My Own Music Locally

that while it's roots come from the open source XBMC media server, and parts of Plex *are* open, NOT ALL of it is open and not all of it is free, so just FYI. https://plex.tv/downloads http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plex_(software) $0.02 deposited. -- *Robert Merrill* 801-228-0529 (calls/txts OK

Re: Good Backend Admin Job @FB

in an amazingly tranquil place like Utah. ;) Apply there or just email me: rmerrill at fusionio com Robert Merrill 801-228-0529 (calls/txts OK) http://connectedwell.com http://linkedin.com/in/robertmerrill /thread /* PLUG: http://plug.org, #utah on irc.freenode.net Unsubscribe: http://plug.org

Re: Self hosted WordPress too slow

On Tue, Jan 14, 2014 at 9:58 AM, Adam Stevenson adamsteven...@gmail.comwrote: I would recommend xcache http://xcache.lighttpd.net/ for the op code cache, and probably WP-Cache for the word press cache plugin Thanks! I'll look. /* PLUG: http://plug.org, #utah on irc.freenode.net Unsubscribe:

Self hosted WordPress too slow

and chmod files, mess w DNS zone files, and have minimal but passing capability with .htaccess and the like... but admittedly until a few years ago I thought Sudo was a line from a Phil Collins song. Thoughts? Lost cause? Bite the bullet? -- Robert Merrill http://connectedwell.com /* PLUG: http

Re: Nagging Question

no sure knowledge but they appear to be growing sufficiently that these may be Net Add headcount rather than replacement. Alternative Like U2, They still haven't found what they're looking for and they're just recasting the fishing line :) --- Robert Merrill Sr. Technical Recruiter 801-228

Job Notice Tools [Was: Nagging Question]

? Simplyhired? RSS? LinkedIn, Glassdoor, other sites/tools? *Robert Merrill* 801-228-0529 (calls/txts OK) http://connectedwell.com /* PLUG: http://plug.org, #utah on irc.freenode.net Unsubscribe: http://plug.org/mailman/options/plug Don't fear the penguin. */

Re: Job Notice Tools [Was: Nagging Question]

On Jan 10, 2014, at 2:06 PM, Steve Alligood st...@betterlinux.com wrote: The problem with sites like Indeed.com, glassdoor, linkedin, etc, is that many (most?) of the jobs are just scraped and regurgitated from the big sites like Dice, Monster, etc, Interesting. Thanks! While many do

Re: Insurance Sales? Is this a new phenomenon?

to a legitimate agency that doesn't churn people through like a classic MLM hype machine. +1 -- Robert Merrill 801-228-0529 http://ConnectedWell.com -- Can You Solve the FizzBuzz Programming Interview Test? http://bit.ly/17gV7tu /* PLUG: http://plug.org, #utah on irc.freenode.net Unsubscribe

Re: Position: System Engineer with Python//Alpharetta, GA, United States

possible unless you want the free lunch). /plug Ping anytime. I always know about jobs here or elsewhere :) Robert Merrill Sr. Technical Recruiter, Fusion-io 801-228-0529 - robertmerr...@gmail.com /thread /* PLUG: http://plug.org, #utah on irc.freenode.net Unsubscribe: http://plug.org/mailman

Re: Google fiber changes terms of service

Great news!!! -- Robert Merrill 801-228-0529 http://connectedwell.com On Oct 14, 2013, at 1:35 PM, John Fenley pontif...@hotmail.com wrote: Hi all,Thought I'd update you on the situation with google fiber.They changed their terms of service to allow servers for non-commercial use.While

Re: Busy Beaver Numbers

If I solve this, will I get a job offer? :) -- Robert Merrill 801-228-0529 (calls/txts OK) On Tue, Jul 23, 2013 at 12:34 PM, Andrew McNabb amcn...@mcnabbs.org wrote: On Tue, Jul 23, 2013 at 01:16:33PM -0400, Daniel C. wrote: I figured I'd try something on topic for once

[JOB] PHP/LAMP Openings in Utah County

them contact me. He is a good technical manager and ready to hire last week, so please reach out if you are interested! No application process required -- I can get you connected right with the hiring manager for an interview. Easy peasy. Thanks, Robert Merrill robertmerr...@gmail.com cell: 801-228

Re: Killing SPAM

On May 22, 2013, at 12:59 PM, Michael Torrie torr...@gmail.com wrote: I never could approach the level of Google's Gmail spam filter. You've said you can't host anything, and I get that... Any way to loop your email routing through google servers, though? For example, using gmail as a

Re: Killing SPAM

On May 22, 2013, at 2:58 PM, Gabriel Gunderson g...@gundy.org wrote: Yey for being grandfathered in! Nice! /* PLUG: http://plug.org, #utah on irc.freenode.net Unsubscribe: http://plug.org/mailman/options/plug Don't fear the penguin. */

Re: Killing SPAM

On May 22, 2013, at 3:05 PM, Gabriel Gunderson g...@gundy.org wrote: Thanks for the ideas; keep 'em coming! Well, you get what you pay for when a recruiter tries to offer Dev advice :) -- Robert Merrill 801-228-0529 http://connectedwell.com /* PLUG: http://plug.org, #utah

Re: So you want to be a contractor? Well, here's how it works

On May 20, 2013, at 7:32 AM, Charles Curley charlescur...@charlescurley.com wrote: http://www.theregister.co.uk/2013/05/20/contractors_guide/ UK specific but useful for others as well. Good resource! /* PLUG: http://plug.org, #utah on irc.freenode.net Unsubscribe:

Re: PHP Question

to renew my PLUG list membership now for three years seeing I may have actually contributed to something meaningful (rather than scraping the list for engineers to harass with alternate jobs, per the norm). And I trimmed/bottom-posted. Let the Old Ways always be respected. -- Robert Merrill 801-228-0529

Re: What, no Google Fiber talk?

On Wed, Apr 17, 2013 at 4:09 PM, Gabriel Gunderson g...@gundy.org wrote: There has been a mistake... I work between 9 - 5. Really, I'm a poor multi-tasker. I know I miss out on tons of good conversation :/ Best reply ever. /* PLUG: http://plug.org, #utah on irc.freenode.net Unsubscribe:

Re: [OT] Google Fiber (probably) coming to Provo

On Wed, Apr 17, 2013 at 3:42 PM, Lloyd Brown lloyd_br...@byu.edu wrote: And at least some of the mayors of Utoipa cities apparently want it: https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embeddedv=4ONiV_iRZZI Lloyd Brown That was my first thought. It would be great if more people could get

Re: [OT] Google Fiber (probably) coming to Provo

On Apr 17, 2013, at 5:35 PM, Steve Meyers steve-p...@spwiz.com wrote: When a monopoly is ordered to share their network, they do not make it easy for the other ISPs. They do everything they legally can (and sometimes a little more) to make life enough of a pain that nobody wants to

Crazy idea from a recruiter

brands of tin-foil when making hats. :) flameRetardantEnabled = ON; -- Robert Merrill 801-228-0529 http://connectedwell.com /* PLUG: http://plug.org, #utah on irc.freenode.net Unsubscribe: http://plug.org/mailman/options/plug Don't fear the penguin. */

Re: Crazy idea from a recruiter

On Mon, Mar 25, 2013 at 11:00 AM, Steve Meyers steve-p...@spwiz.com wrote: On 3/25/13 10:44 AM, Robert Merrill wrote: I have a crazy idea, thought I would ask you folks because you're always honest with me. Honestly, that seems like the most sane idea I've heard from a recruiter

Re: Crazy idea from a recruiter

On Mar 25, 2013, at 4:52 PM, Ryan Moore panicla...@gmail.com wrote: A query to the community:is it a general feeling among pluggers that a strong resume is a handicap for job applicants in back end or systems administration fields? How mutually exclusive do you think word processing or

Re: Crazy idea from a recruiter

On Mar 25, 2013, at 4:30 PM, Sasha Pachev sa...@asksasha.com wrote: but my recommendation for hire was still primarily based on his actual problem solving. Sasha, This is awesome. And I completely agree with you! When I look at a resume, I hardly look for style and grace in writing. For

Re: Crazy idea from a recruiter

On Mar 25, 2013, at 5:05 PM, Steve Alligood st...@betterlinux.com wrote: Sometimes you hit it on the head, sometimes you miss. A resume is essentially an advertisement, and should be treated as such. I concur, Steve. Use the resume for a very quick screen, then do a brief phone call

Re: Internships

On Tue, Mar 12, 2013 at 10:59 AM, Daniel Fussell dfuss...@byu.edu wrote: I find your lack of faith disturbing. I am only disturbed by the length of time elapsed since this thread was identified as a prime target for a flamewar with /barely/ any disruption thereunto the time-space continuum.

Re: Internships

On Saturday, March 9, 2013, Alan Young wrote: On Sat, Mar 9, 2013 at 12:05 AM, Jacob Albretsen ja...@xmission.comjavascript:; wrote: Don't try to frighten us with your sorcerer's ways, Stuart Jansen. +1 I read that in Donald Duck's voice ... -- Alan Young +1 -- -- Robert

Re: Internships

On Mar 6, 2013, at 6:37 PM, Stuart Jansen sjan...@buscaluz.org wrote: *snip (Hey, I even trimmed and bottom-posted!) Would that I were young enough to be an intern, you've won me over. From trimming and bottom-posting? :) /* PLUG: http://plug.org, #utah on irc.freenode.net Unsubscribe:

Re: Internships

On Mar 6, 2013, at 8:08 PM, Stuart Jansen sjan...@buscaluz.org wrote: Would that I were young enough to be an intern, you've won me over. From trimming and bottom-posting? :) Even if I didn't know you from your years on the list, I would still be able to recognize your Worthiness because

Re: Recurring nightmare: Outbound e-faxing not for a lot of money

Thanks, Grant! Great find! On Jan 28, 2013, at 9:20 PM, Grant Shipley gship...@gmail.com wrote: .99 for up to five pages. Uses your phone camera as your scanner. Works great for me. you pay via in app purchase which is also nice /* PLUG: http://plug.org, #utah on irc.freenode.net

Re: Recurring nightmare: Outbound e-faxing not for a lot of money

On Mon, Jan 28, 2013 at 2:41 PM, Grant Shipley gship...@gmail.com wrote: If you have an iPhone, Ifax does what you need. -- gs I do. I will check into it. /* PLUG: http://plug.org, #utah on irc.freenode.net Unsubscribe: http://plug.org/mailman/options/plug Don't fear the penguin. */

Re: Recurring nightmare: Outbound e-faxing not for a lot of money

On Mon, Jan 28, 2013 at 2:55 PM, Charles Curley charlescur...@charlescurley.com wrote: Why do you need a service? I have no phone line here. I actually do have a fax machine. I would normally email it, but FAX is all that's available sometimes. -- Robert Merrill 801-228-0529 (calls/txts OK

Re: Recurring nightmare: Outbound e-faxing not for a lot of money

and screaming into the 1990's isn't really a good answer, either. FAX seems to be considered more secure than email. I don't honestly know why, but in the HR world I live in, we really prefer faxes over emails. Especially if dealing with benefits companies. I'll check out gotfreefax, thanks -- Robert

Re: PLUG Digest, Vol 97, Issue 7

Best. Pseudo-tag. Evar. On Jan 7, 2013, at 6:41 PM, Rick McKay rickmc...@gmail.com wrote: unlurk /* PLUG: http://plug.org, #utah on irc.freenode.net Unsubscribe: http://plug.org/mailman/options/plug Don't fear the penguin. */

Re: Shorter Email Writing - Essential Life Skill

On Tue, Dec 11, 2012 at 11:31 PM, Levi Pearson levipear...@gmail.comwrote: In fact, it's actually a time-saving technique to always send overly-long emails that never get read or replied to. Then you don't get a response that you have to reply to! :P +1 /* PLUG: http://plug.org, #utah on

Re: WiFi problems with Kindle Paper White -- Advice?

On Nov 6, 2012, at 8:22 AM, Jared W. Robinson jared.robin...@comcast.net wrote: On Mon, Nov 05, 2012 at 04:50:57PM -0700, Robert Merrill wrote: But how's the screen look?!? To my eyes, it's nice, although I haven't used previous generation devices for more than a few minutes. I like

Re: WiFi problems with Kindle Paper White -- Advice?

Same experience here. Not worth anything other than the return (sigh) again. Bummer. But how's the screen look?!? On Nov 5, 2012, at 1:44 PM, Grant Shipley gship...@gmail.com wrote: I ended up just returning it and the next one they sent worked like a charm /* PLUG: http://plug.org, #utah

Re: New member in Lehi

On Oct 2, 2012, at 8:51 AM, Matt Melvin rage_...@hotmail.com wrote: Welcome! I'm top-posting and sending in rich text to ensure an [OT] flame war netiquette thread starts shortly hereafter. ...It's the best kind of welcome we know how to give! I now realize I've committed (and am still

Re: speed up queries with sdd

Yeah, I work for Fusion-io so nobody's shocked ill say this, but there's some evidence for helping your mySql infrastructure via Fusion-io cards. Facebook is running their MySQL farm on Fusion-io cards, and others are taking advantage. Jeremy Zawodny at Craigslist used Fusion-io to take 14

Re: New member in Lehi

Welcome! I'm top-posting and sending in rich text to ensure an [OT] flame war netiquette thread starts shortly hereafter. ...It's the best kind of welcome we know how to give! On Oct 1, 2012, at 7:57 PM, Matt Melvin rage_...@hotmail.com wrote: Hey guys, I'm a new member who's currently

[OT] Mobile App Dev for dummies

Ok, so I have a back log of apps that I want to develop. Anyone know of some quick ways to Dev mobile apps? iOS preferred (heresy!) as well as android. Toolkits IDE's or other things to get started? I do NOT think I'm a programmer, but I'm a reasonable hack. How can I get started? Or,

Re: [OT] Mobile App Dev for dummies

it on the app store. On Sep 29, 2012, at 2:27 PM, Michael Torrie torr...@gmail.com wrote: On 09/29/2012 02:12 PM, Robert Merrill wrote: Ok, so I have a back log of apps that I want to develop. Anyone know of some quick ways to Dev mobile apps? iOS preferred (heresy!) as well as android. Toolkits

Hardware Engineers in Utah??

Logic Design Engineer http://hire.jobvite.com/j/?cj=opEtWfwcs=Emailed_Link ...and more! Good hardware people, please send them to me? Robert Merrill Sr. Technical Recruiter, Fusion-io rmerr...@fusionio.com /* PLUG: http://plug.org, #utah on irc.freenode.net Unsubscribe: http://plug.org/mailman

Re: Hardware Engineers in Utah??

-space, hypervisors, user-space and into the application stack. Mostly C, some C++, but also need QA, systems and tools devs with python, build/release, and even Java to help with the systems management product. Ping me anytime! -- Robert Merrill / Sr. Technical Recruiter / Fusion-io // 801-228-0529

Re: Hardware Engineers in Utah??

On Sep 13, 2012, at 12:37 AM, Nicholas Leippe n...@leippe.com wrote: Can you provide any salary ranges for those openings? It's a broad range of roles here but how about $80-$120 (+if you really know your stuff)? Maybe $60-90k for the lower range/experience roles? If you/anyone wants to

Re: Embedded developer, what constitutes entry level?

On Aug 28, 2012, at 3:33 PM, Nicholas Leippe n...@leippe.com wrote: On Tue, Aug 28, 2012 at 2:59 PM, Gabriel Gunderson g...@gundy.org wrote: Time alone doesn't mean anything to me. It totally depends on the person and what they've done with that time. Agreed. Also, it shouldn't have to

Re: Embedded developer, what constitutes entry level?

On Aug 28, 2012, at 2:52 PM, S. Dale Morrey sdalemor...@gmail.com wrote: The ad states that they want an Entry Level embedded developer with over 2 years experience. My personal opinion is that you get 2 years of experience doing anything and you're no longer entry level. There's lots of

Re: Money management software

I use mint.com as an easy way to check status across several accounts and enter transactions on the run via mobile apps and quickly view historical snapshots/trends. Their sync w the bank isn't perfect, but way better than most. Categories are fixed which is lame but you can add sub

[OT] Online Bidding?

thoughts? -- Robert Merrill 801-228-0529 (calls/txts OK) /* PLUG: http://plug.org, #utah on irc.freenode.net Unsubscribe: http://plug.org/mailman/options/plug Don't fear the penguin. */

Re: Wifi routers dropping [was Re: Who's the new WRT on the block?]

On Fri, Aug 3, 2012 at 12:37 PM, Steve Alligood st...@betterlinux.comwrote: I was having some massive channel fights with my neighbors until I upgraded to N. Less of them have that, plus it is a smaller transmit area and broader frequency range, so less conflicts. Thanks! I hardly

Re: Wifi routers dropping [was Re: Who's the new WRT on the block?]

On Fri, Aug 3, 2012 at 12:44 PM, Nicholas Leippe n...@leippe.com wrote: If they can't associate to the AP, that's a different problem entirely. If they can't even see the AP anymore, it's possible the wireless driver has bugs. They can see the AP, can not connect. (snip) . (unless you've

Re: Wifi routers dropping [was Re: Who's the new WRT on the block?]

On Fri, Aug 3, 2012 at 2:39 PM, Eric Olsen falc...@gmail.com wrote: On Aug 3, 2012, at 12:12 PM, AJ ONeal coola...@gmail.com wrote: A firmware update fixed my issue though. It was a very new router, and when I contacted Netgear the guy said they had similar issues that were fixed in the next

Re: Gateway login program for kids

On Mon, Aug 6, 2012 at 1:58 PM, Ryan Moore panicla...@gmail.com wrote: Do you think we can modify this so that I have to do push-ups before my computer will unlock? Biometrics just went to a whole new level. /* PLUG: http://plug.org, #utah on irc.freenode.net Unsubscribe:

Wifi routers dropping [was Re: Who's the new WRT on the block?]

On Aug 3, 2012, at 12:12 PM, AJ ONeal coola...@gmail.com wrote: Since the last time I bought a WRT54G-TM Hijacking thread: This reminds me. I have a netgear wifi router that's been pretty good to me. I've had linksys routers, etc with similar issues. Every week or so, the router goes

Re: Seeker - Sr. Linux Admin - Considering move to SLC/Provo

On Jul 17, 2012, at 11:04 PM, S. Dale Morrey sdalemor...@gmail.com wrote: Just an fyi wages here in Utah are competitive with those of 3rd world countries, but working conditions are slightly better. And mandated healthcare ::ducks:: Of course, this list only receives about 10% of its

Ways to moderate a meeting

OK, geeks. I realize this isn't linux related or open source, but I need help. I am going to be part of a public meeting soon and I want there to be an electronic way to capture questions and feedback from people in the audience (the virtual version of passing a note to the moderator to ask a

Re: Ways to moderate a meeting

IRC not an option. This is not a technical crowd. Twitter might be a possible one but not everyone has an account. I'd rather a URL people can just go to and post questions and vote on other things. On May 15, 2012, at 2:02 PM, Stephen M. McQuay step...@mcquay.me wrote: Does IRC not solve

Re: Ways to moderate a meeting

On Tue, May 15, 2012 at 2:57 PM, Charles Curley charlescur...@charlescurley.com wrote: On Tue, 15 May 2012 14:10:28 -0600 Robert Merrill robertmerr...@gmail.com wrote: IRC not an option. This is not a technical crowd. On the other tentacle, is it reasonable to assume

Re: Ways to moderate a meeting

On Tue, May 15, 2012 at 3:40 PM, Levi Pearson levipear...@gmail.com wrote: Or you could hand out note cards and pencils. :) Liking this one :) /* PLUG: http://plug.org, #utah on irc.freenode.net Unsubscribe: http://plug.org/mailman/options/plug Don't fear the penguin. */

Re: send and receive faxes via email

I just started using HelloFax. I found it because it integrates with GoogleDrive (and dropbox and box). I can send 5 pages/mo free. after that 99cents each. If I want to receive faxes, then min plan is 5 bucks/mo. Converts received faxes to PDF instead of some proprietary ad-driven reader

Re: send and receive faxes via email

On Thu, May 10, 2012 at 9:07 AM, Robert Merrill robertmerr...@gmail.com wrote: I just started using HelloFax. I found it because it integrates with GoogleDrive (and dropbox and box). I can send 5 pages/mo free. after that 99cents each. If I want to receive faxes, then min plan is 5 bucks/mo

Re: Job: Senior Systems Database Engineer

This list constantly amazes me. /* PLUG: http://plug.org, #utah on irc.freenode.net Unsubscribe: http://plug.org/mailman/options/plug Don't fear the penguin. */

Re: vonage chaffing

I ported my vonage number to a cell phone then ported to google voice. ($20 a hop). Our vonage line was ringing to our cell phones anyway ( and we would often call back from our cell phones anyway) If you want the outgoing call to come FROM your gv number, use the web, google chrome extension,

Re: Tomax 411?

On Wed, Feb 1, 2012 at 1:59 AM, S. Dale Morrey sdalemor...@gmail.com wrote: Anyone interested? I am. -- Alan Young Glassdoor is a problem because the only people who post there have an axe to grind. We've had this discussion before.  The consensus opinion at the time was that it

Re: Java C# programmers needed.

On Wednesday, February 1, 2012, S. Dale Morrey sdalemor...@gmail.com wrote: recruitment company that has over 30 local programming positions to fill at various companies. I'm interested in finding out how many of their openings are legit and not a ploy to get you on the phone. (oh gee, 30

Re: Java C# programmers needed.

On Wednesday, February 1, 2012, Charles Curley charlescur...@charlescurley.com wrote: On Wed, 1 Feb 2012 18:39:04 -0700 S. Dale Morrey sdalemor...@gmail.com wrote: Actually making an effort to have the ads attractive to the target audience? OOoh, what a concept! Good luck with it. --

Re: senior front-end/javascript developer

) for those shops and see what they're up to? -- Robert Merrill Sr Recruiter, Fusion-io 801-228-0529 /* PLUG: http://plug.org, #utah on irc.freenode.net Unsubscribe: http://plug.org/mailman/options/plug Don't fear the penguin. */

Re: Wikipedia Blackout ( work around)

On Wed, Jan 18, 2012 at 9:59 AM, Steve Meyers steve-p...@spwiz.com wrote: On 1/18/12 3:20 AM, S. Dale Morrey wrote: As it turns out they are using a simple javascript redirect to send everyone to the blackout page. No javascript, no blackout page. Therefore either disable it using

Re: Is the Shack Back?

On Nov 16, 2011 5:55 AM, S. Dale Morrey sdalemor...@gmail.com wrote: Hi Everyone, So I got a flyer in the mail today announcing that Radio Shack will be selling Arduinos starting very soon. But what really caught my eye was a new URL on the flier www.radioshackdiy.com Looks like they are

Re: Why your tech CV sucks

On Wed, Nov 16, 2011 at 10:03 AM, Jonathan Duncan jonat...@bluesunhosting.com wrote: Why do you use slightly different fonts in each paragraph that screw with my ancient pimp’s eyes? http://www.theregister.co.uk/2011/11/10/your_cv/ Well, there's your first problem. I wasn't honestly aware

Re: Why your tech CV sucks

On Wed, Nov 16, 2011 at 2:22 PM, Jonathan Duncan jonat...@bluesunhosting.com wrote: On 16 Nov 2011, at 12:31, Alan Young wrote: readers respond: http://www.theregister.co.uk/2011/11/16/recruitment_flames/ Hah, truth must have struck some nerves.  Humorous responses. Yes, humorous. The

Re: Salt Lake Senior Web Position

On Nov 7, 2011 9:27 PM, Doran L. Fozz Barton f...@hypermoo.com wrote: On 11/07/2011 06:31 PM, Kirk Cerny wrote: Please see attached resume. I hope they don't mind that you (a) top-posted, (b) didn't bother to trim ANYTHING, or (c) replied to the entire list. -- Doran L. Barton Doran,

Re: Salt Lake Senior Web Position

((Ahh, How I love a good recruiting-related thread in the morning)) On Tue, Nov 8, 2011 at 8:16 AM, Charles Curley charlescur...@charlescurley.com wrote: On Tue, 8 Nov 2011 07:32:31 -0700 Robert Merrill robertmerr...@gmail.com wrote: ... Email list etiquette (and document format) always

Re: Meeting for October (Wednesday, Oct. 12, 7:30pm)

On Oct 6, 2011 9:18 PM, John Shaver bobjohn...@gmail.com wrote: I might be able to make it to the meeting if we talk of any of these 3 things. Sorry for top posting, my phone doesn't work well for this. -John Shaver Maybe the smart phone has finally relegated the value of trimming and

How do you track jobs?

OK folks, I realize that all of you likely never actually need to seek new jobs, but are there things you do to keep up on just what may be possibly out there... You know, just in case? Would you like to be notified somehow of certain jobs for passive jobseekers (as in, before they are publicly

Re: How do you track jobs?

On Oct 6, 2011 9:36 PM, Thomas S Hatch thatc...@gmail.com wrote: On Thu, Oct 6, 2011 at 9:30 PM, Robert Merrill robertmerr...@gmail.com wrote: OK folks, I realize that all of you likely never actually need to seek new jobs, but are there things you do to keep up on just what may be possibly

Re: JOB: [Fwd: RE: TEKsystems]

Is the goal to somehow protect the recruiter's organization? Anyone know? -Ryan +1 what's been said. It's about tek systems protecting the name of their client more than anything else. Often, it's a fools errand anyway as the posting is a copy of the client's own posting... often googling an

Re: JOB: [Fwd: RE: TEKsystems]

On Sep 12, 2011 10:46 PM, Charles Curley charlescur...@charlescurley.com wrote: On Mon, 12 Sep 2011 19:06:32 -0600 S. Dale Morrey sdalemor...@gmail.com wrote: It's the LDS church. Looks like they still haven't filled my old position. Ah, it's used. They didn't tell us that, either. --

Re: JOB: [Fwd: RE: TEKsystems]

I only hire people I am in good standing with as well. Just fwiw. On Mon, Sep 12, 2011 at 2:43 PM, Ryan Simpkins p...@ryansimpkins.comwrote: If you can't figure out which private organization you need good standing with, feel free to contact Katie. /* PLUG: http://plug.org, #utah on

Re: JOB: [Fwd: RE: TEKsystems]

Ahh, variable scope/inheritance strikes again On Mon, Sep 12, 2011 at 3:26 PM, Charles Curley charlescur...@charlescurley.com wrote: On Mon, 12 Sep 2011 14:43:36 -0600 (MDT) Ryan Simpkins p...@ryansimpkins.com wrote: This position is located in Riverton, and is a permanent placement. And

Re: JOB: [Fwd: RE: TEKsystems]

They want you back, silly On Sep 12, 2011 7:07 PM, S. Dale Morrey sdalemor...@gmail.com wrote: It's the LDS church. Looks like they still haven't filled my old position. On Mon, Sep 12, 2011 at 3:40 PM, Robert Merrill robertmerr...@gmail.com wrote: Ahh, variable scope/inheritance strikes again

Re: JOB: [Fwd: RE: TEKsystems]

On Sep 12, 2011 10:04 PM, Spencer Gibb spudg...@gmail.com wrote: On Mon, Sep 12, 2011 at 8:57 PM, Daniel C. dcrooks...@gmail.com wrote: On Mon, Sep 12, 2011 at 9:06 PM, S. Dale Morrey sdalemor...@gmail.com wrote: It's the LDS church. Looks like they still haven't filled my old

Re: [semi-OT] local stores selling computer parts

What's the name of that store in Orem? AROMA or something? All I recall is you needed like a trench coat or a vaguely-klingon forehead to get in there to go in there back in the day... Are they still around? /* PLUG: http://plug.org, #utah on irc.freenode.net Unsubscribe:

Re: dvd holder inside computer

On Tue, Aug 30, 2011 at 4:56 PM, Ben Reece bre...@doba.com wrote: I usually just take one of the paper CD covers, stuff it full of the CDs, and tape it inside the case somewhere it won't block any airflow. Ben You guys rock. I love that within 4 minutes of (what I thought was a novel albeit

Re: OT: Job: Jr. C# Developer

On Aug 12, 2011 9:30 AM, Levi Pearson levipear...@gmail.com but who knows what the future holds? Good question! (and great representation of the Mono sit, too. Nicely, Nat Friedman is back on their team, too. Great things to come, I expect) /* PLUG: http://plug.org, #utah on irc.freenode.net

Re: Recruiters?

at Apremis Anyone at Smith Johnson Consultnet TekSystems (ok) Also, you may want to reach out to the list and ask if anyone out there knows a recruiting or hiring contact at SUCH-AND-SUCH company. Heck, we likely do. And may even tell you who to talk to directly. -- Robert Merrill Sr. Technical Recruiter

Re: Recruiters?

On Wed, Jul 20, 2011 at 9:57 AM, Eric Jacobs e...@chomp.us wrote: Well I'm currently employed, but looking for something better. I'm not in a hurry by any means. P.S. Perfect reason to use a recruiter. Let them find you a new gig while you relax... /* PLUG: http://plug.org, #utah on

Re: Amazon EC2 Service

That's the hookup right there. Everyone needs to know a Nathan. On Wed, Jun 8, 2011 at 1:58 PM, Nathan Blackham kemot...@gmail.com wrote: On Wednesday, June 8, 2011 at 12:02 PM, Merrill Oveson wrote: If you want to privately send me the instance ids, I can take a quick look at them and see

Re: Worst Interview Ever?

Companies would never admit it, but most interviews are really a poorly run circus act thinly veiled as a professional meeting. +2¢ /* PLUG: http://plug.org, #utah on irc.freenode.net Unsubscribe: http://plug.org/mailman/options/plug Don't fear the penguin. */

Re: Job Listings - Dev Ops

$5 says this is Goldman Sachs. /* PLUG: http://plug.org, #utah on irc.freenode.net Unsubscribe: http://plug.org/mailman/options/plug Don't fear the penguin. */

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