Re: [LUG] LPIC qualifications

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Subject: Re: [LUG] LPIC qualifications

From: stinga <stinga+dcglug@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>

Date: Fri, 28 Feb 2014 13:00:31 +0000

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On 28/02/14 12:35, Simon Avery wrote:

On 28 February 2014 11:27, Tremayne, Steve <steven.tremayne@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

So, my question is – does anyone give any weight to an LPIC qualifications?

I'm not the best source of knowledge, but I don't think so. For a better view, perhaps look at the adverts for what you want to do and see how your qualifications and skills compare.

Personally, my fairly small view is that experience is what matters in linux related jobs. If you can cite real world examples, be conversant with the main technologies for your sector and be confident in your ability in both CV and interview, you'll stand a chance. Many adverts cite "Must have X years experience of Perl/Php/Python/SQL/Oracle etc" and if you can back that up, it helps.

Chicken and egg, of course, but experience also comes from non-professional jobs, such as helping with open source, community projects and other things.

G'day,

I would agree with that.
I just got a job (after 5 years of no real job) were they didn't even talk with previous employers.
Just asked my a load of questions, a days worth, about what I had on my CV and what they need me to know.
If I didn't know I said so...

PS:
Hard working all day after not doing it for a while! ..and having to learn a new DB, head bulging with info....

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