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> Terry Collins wrote:
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> > It also wouldn't hurt to have a few linux users complete the survey.
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> > Win Linux certification training worth $5,990!
> >
>
> I have given some thought to the hiring of IT personel and
> have come to the conclusion that most of it is meaningless.
> We will soon be in need of people who will need a knowledge of linux
> MySQL and PHP ( a knowlege of C will help) Where do we find
> such people.
> For my money I will not be looking for people with a piece of
> paper they
> can wave at me, but rather, people who can demonstrate an ability to
> use the above mention programs.
I agree that certification is usually meaningless. I too prefer to look for
experienced people. However, if you were a company wanting to put Linux in,
but had only a few properly trained people, surely it's better to get the
other people who need to know trained up rather than hire new people?
> Our company often has Tech College trained IT graduates seeking
> employment and are quite happy to wave numerous papers, quoting
> their abilities, but when scrutinized, can only operate within a MS
> environment.
Ah... tech graduates... I remember a friend of mine was a electronics
technician - they used to get tech grads and try the old left-handed
screwdriver trick on them - basically if one was having a problem screwing
something in, my friend told them that it was because they were using a
left-handed screwdriver and to change hands. It's frightening how many fell
for it....... :)
Andrew.
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