ari wrote:
> A computer science degree means little in the computer security or unix
> administration fields. On the job, what really matters is whether you have the
> proper skills. Headhunters (recruiters) do value a degree, however, and some
I'd say that a big tip is to totally avoid headhunters.
Rationalle: this is a *very* hot employment market. Anyone with any kind of
qualifications can land a job. Getting a job is easy; just read for
solicitations. Therefore, the only "stock" a headhunter will have are either
totally incompetent people, or people who are vastly over-priced for their
qualifications.
I reject headhunter-supplied applicants out of hand. Do your own job search; you
don't need the pimps.
> 5. Headhunters generally like certifications -- any of them. If you have an
> MCSE, you will be much better qualified for a position relating to security or
> unix, as far as many headhunters are concerned.
Another excellent reason to avoid headhunters. I also regard most "certificates"
as a black mark. I am willing to consider an applicant who has a certificate, but
there has to be some extenuating circumstances to explain why they would spend
good money on something as useless as a "certificate".
What I really value:
* show me your code
* experience
* passion
* knowledge of technical issues
* knowledge of current events (it indicates that the applicant is paying
attention)
Crispin
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