[Wylug-discuss] How do you get Linux jobs?

[Glenn Glidden]

Hello.

 

I wonder if I could cheekily pose a few questions to the group which might
help me in my current job search.

 

A bit of background first.  I am in the process of looking for another job
after having recently been made redundant as a .Net developer.  Previous to
that, I was a network manager and then IT manager for a Leeds FE College.

 

I switched to programming as I wanted a career change, but now realise I am
more suited to server and network management so I'm going back to that and
would like to switch from Microsoft technology to Linux technology in the
process.

 

The problem is my CV is all Microsoft, with the exception of where I've used
Ubuntu Server in the College and provided Joomla/Moodle/Mahara/SugarCRM
installs.  I have covered the Linux+ syllabus through an OU course but don't
have the qualification.  I've covered all the areas required for a network
deployment, just using Microsoft software for the domain and server services
and applications.

 

My questions are these (especially to anyone in WYLUG who actually employs
Linux techies).

 

a)      What would your view be if someone applied for a job with that type
of CV?  Would the limited Linux experience put you off?

b)      What is the general market for Linux jobs at the moment?

c)       Would experience in a commercial Linux deployment be useful (i.e.
would voluntary work help me; I have time on my hands at the moment!)?

d)      What else should I be doing to make the switch?

 

Thanks for any help or opinions you can offer.

 

Glenn Glidden

glenn at glidden.org.uk

www.glidden.org.uk

 

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