[Linux-aus] Seeking work (local preferred)

[David Lloyd]

There *is* a Linux Aus jobs list...

On 28/08/2011, at 11:14 AM, Russell Coker <russell at coker.com.au> wrote:

> On Fri, 26 Aug 2011, Paul Gear <paul at libertysys.com.au> wrote:
>> I just wanted to add a "me too" to Paul's comments.  Your message
>> wouldn't likely get the attention of many recruiters (at least not the
>> ones i usually encounter), but it shows exactly the kind of attributes
>> that i would be looking for in an employee: initiative, passion, an
>> honest statement about your experience, and perhaps most importantly,
>> humility.  Pity i don't have a job to give you. ;-)
> 
> Recruiters tend not to be interested in enthusiastic people, they want people 
> with credentials and experience working for large companies - even if such 
> experience didn't involve doing anything serious with the technology.
> 
> It's lists like this one where someone who is enthusiastic and wants to learn 
> can find employers who value such traits.
> 
> I think it would be good to have a linux-aus jobs list.  There are more than a 
> few people who would move to a different state if they received a suitable job 
> offer and subscribing to jobs lists in every state would be an annoying amount 
> of effort.
> 
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