On 2013-09-09 13:59, Dan Ritter wrote:
What, as an experienced systems administrator, could actually attract
your attention to a job ad? What holds your attention long enough for
you to write a thoughtful cover letter and update your resume?
We're a technical bunch, be descriptive. Describe:
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> On 09/09/13 14:59, Dan Ritter wrote:
> > What, as an experienced systems administrator, could actually
> > attract
> > your attention to a job ad? What holds your attention long enough
> > for
> > you to write a thoughtful cover letter and update your resume?
> >
>
On 09/09/13 14:59, Dan Ritter wrote:
What, as an experienced systems administrator, could actually attract
your attention to a job ad? What holds your attention long enough for
you to write a thoughtful cover letter and update your resume?
Suggestions from this thread are likely to be used in an
Provide a clear, concise description of what I would be doing as part of the
job; Specific information about installing which software/OS, administering
database Foo v6, maintaining/upgrading Fuzzball routers, etc. Be as specific as
possible. There's no need to list all the skill sets you think
Great question! You'll probably end up writing the only honest job
description in existence.
I think you really have answered your own question, but I'll clarify my
personal preference:
I'd like to see a job description ("want ad") that *really* describes what the
position is all about.L
As not just a sysadmin, but also an operations person, words like
reliable, stable & runs smoothly catch my attention. I have dealt with
too many sysadmins who where loose cannons and/or adrenaline junkies.
-- Matt
It's not what I know that counts.
It's what I can remember in time to use.
I like to see
- a short description of the company, including url to website
- a short description of the culture of the team the position woudl be homed in
- a short word salad of the currently implemented technologies the
team is currently using (eg: the now, not the aspirational)
- a short descr
A mention of the shed-loads of money and attractive members of
$PREFFEREDGENDER that will be mine upon accepting your job.
On Mon, Sep 9, 2013 at 2:59 PM, Dan Ritter wrote:
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> [I *think* this is the right list. Arguably, lopsa-profession would
> be better, but it appears to be completely defu
Having someone who is posting links to the Interesting Things (tm) they're
doing, and includes a "oh hey, we're hiring."
On Mon, Sep 9, 2013 at 3:59 PM, Dan Ritter wrote:
>
> [I *think* this is the right list. Arguably, lopsa-profession would
> be better, but it appears to be completely defunct
Describing your culture before your technical requirements, and not using too
many ridiculous terms ("Ninja", "Superstar", etc.) for the desired skill level.
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[I *think* this is the right list. Arguably, lopsa-profession would
be better, but it appears to be completely defunct, or so the archives
would have me believe. Please redirect me if warranted.]
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