Date: Wed, 22 Mar 2006 15:47:59 -0500 From: Michael Hernandez <sequethin@gmail.com> To: freebsd-chat@freebsd.org Subject: Re: finding FreeBSD sysadmins Message-ID: <BC957569-D1E0-491C-9D43-79CF889C0853@gmail.com> In-Reply-To: <cone.1143056363.811906.63526.1000@zoraida.natserv.net> References: <20060322181803.GB27483@biglist.com> <cone.1143056363.811906.63526.1000@zoraida.natserv.net>
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On Mar 22, 2006, at 2:39 PM, Francisco Reyes wrote: > Omar Thameen writes: > >> I'm having difficulty finding FreeBSD sysadmins to fill a position, >> and I was hoping y'all might have some suggestions. > > At the place I work.. I was recruited through Craigslist. > > After joining we have had a couple of times seeked for more > positions in help desk and Sysadmin.. On both situations we had > best luck with Craigslist. > >> Of course, I've also posted to freebsd-jobs > > We got the least response from that list. > > >> - Where do you look for job openings? > > Can't think of any other place besides those you mentioned.. > >> - Any other suggestions for finding candidates? > > Perhaps consider good candidates with other BSDs and perhaps even > Linux.. As important as direct experience in a subject matter is... > finding the right candidate with the right attitude is most important. > > In particular look at what apps you will be using. > Say you will be doing the Mysql+Apache+PHP... someone strong in > those 3 and some other BSD/Linux and the right attitude.. may be a > good fit. > > Try changing your add to "Unix system administrator" and then > mention FreeBSD as a prefered Os... but make the skillset for your > core programs a must. > You may try finding a bsd user group in your area. I have the job I'm working at now because I was subscribed to the nyc bsd user group mailing list. Well at least indirectly, as there were other requirements aside from being a list subscriber ;) Mike
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