As well as wiki page testimonials, ubuntu members receive a certificate which can be added to a CV.
On Thu, Nov 6, 2014 at 2:53 AM, Alfredo Hernández < aldomann.desi...@gmail.com> wrote: > Oh, yeah. Generally we use the wiki page for vouching purposes in the form > of testimonials (see my page, for instance: > https://wiki.ubuntu.com/aldomann or Ali's one: > https://wiki.ubuntu.com/amjjawad#Testimonials). > > I believe this is pretty standard, and given the nature of open source > projects the best way to do it. > > Cheers, > Alfredo > On 5 Nov 2014 16:46, "Patrik Bubák" <bub...@privacyrequired.com> wrote: > >> It's not like I intend to do it right away, since my contribution >> currently isn't a big thing (just a few translations), but the original >> intent is *IF* a potential employer would want to do a background check >> on a user (in my country this is common) it'd be nice to have someone who >> could back the info up. >> >> Y'all have a nice evening! >> >> >> *Patrik Bubák **Linked* <http://dk.linkedin.com/in/inokisakaeru/>*IN* >> <http://dk.linkedin.com/in/inokisakaeru/> | *Portfolio* >> <https://www.behance.net/Inoki> >> >> This e-mail was sent to you from *Linux*, find out why >> <https://prism-break.org/>. >> Dňa 05.11.2014 o 16:41 Alfredo Hernández napísal(a): >> >> You are free to add your contribution to the project, but I don't see the >> point of "officially" vouching as we are not technically a corporation or >> anything, we are all contributors here. >> >> Personally, my experience says that it's not a bad thing to include your >> experience in open source projects if you believe it's something that makes >> you a better candidate for an specific job. Your very own word is most of >> times enough proof for your potential employers. >> >> Cheers, >> Alfredo >> On 5 Nov 2014 16:34, "Efstathios Iosifidis" <iefstath...@gmail.com> >> wrote: >> >>> 2014-11-05 16:19 GMT+02:00 Patrik Bubák <bub...@privacyrequired.com>: >>> > Maybe this has been proposed and maybe it's blunt obvious, still I >>> need to >>> > ask, >>> > >>> > would it be possible to make this official for those who contribute so >>> they >>> > can publish their contribution in their CV and boost their chances of >>> > landing a job and in case a future employer would want to dig up more >>> info >>> > to vouch for them? >>> > >>> > This could bring in many new volunteers as well as startle the >>> motivation of >>> > existing contributors granted they could include the Ubuntu GNOME >>> project >>> > into their CV and have it legitimized. >>> > >>> > Personally I think it's rather interesting to have it as part of one's >>> > resume because when an employer contacts the Ubuntu GNOME board of >>> directors >>> > it would be backed up properly, helping out an individual to land a >>> > position. >>> > >>> > Then people would perhaps spend even more time on the project because >>> they >>> > would boost their own chances for a successful future career. >>> > >>> > A win-win for everyone. >>> >>> >>> Hello, >>> >>> I guess the page who we are is what you search >>> https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UbuntuGNOME/GettingInvolved/WhoWeAre >>> >>> you can add your name there. BUT anyone who wants to be vouched, he >>> can add his name there without contribute to the project. That's >>> something we should be aware of. >>> Other wiki systems have a feature where you can see the wiki >>> contribution by clicking on the username. >>> >>> Have phun, >>> Stathis >>> >>> >>> >>> -- >>> http://www.iosifidis.gr http://linkedin.iosifidis.gr >>> >>> Great leaders don't tell you what to do...They show you how it's done. >>> Power corrupts. Absolute power corrupts...absolutely. >>> >>> -- >>> Ubuntu-GNOME mailing list >>> Ubuntu-GNOME@lists.ubuntu.com >>> Modify settings or unsubscribe at: >>> https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-gnome >>> >> >> > -- > Ubuntu-GNOME mailing list > Ubuntu-GNOME@lists.ubuntu.com > Modify settings or unsubscribe at: > https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-gnome > >
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