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There is a new job board widget on Kernel Trap. But no one seems to be using it. I wonder why? Your feedback about the job board widget would be most appreciated. Do you like the jobs? Have you considered posting your resume? What has kept you from posting your resume? Have you considered posting some jobs there? Why not? What do you think of the widget? What do we need to do to make this a success?
Thanks for the feedback.
Chris
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Chris,
Today was the first day I've even seen the new Job board, and I visit KernelTrap every day! Be a little patient.
People on KernelTrap tend to be intelligent, and in general that is not what employers are looking for. They want "team players" who are kind of smart but never question the not-so-smart management decisions that have already been made. Listing significant, unusual accomplishments in the Linux world recently got me an immediate "interview cancellation". They just want morons who pop in a RedHat CD and hit enter, they have a vision of MSCE-type Linux techs. Jumping from one job to another job of this type is a big waste of time. I guess it is a great way to "see the world".
Thank you for the comments.
I think you are right. People need time to figure out a new thing. Plus they have no idea how this job board works. Nor how it benefits Kernel Trap. Nor how it compares to the other places you can post your resume. We will have some more articles early next week introducing the job board, at that point people will notice it more.
Anyhow I totally relate to how many linux jobs are dull. I did some time a few years ago in a cubicle. In Folsom, close to the prison. I certainly know how painful it is to do a brilliant job, and have all the software tossed out. Well rewritten in cobol. Just as bad.
I am curious what your linux accomplishments are? And I would love to see your resume, perhaps I could find you an interesting challenging job where they valued you for your accomplishments.
Actually that is the reason I am hanging out here. I think I can find smart people here. You need to be a pretty smart person to do linux kernel development. For starters you do not pop in a cd, you have to run git!
Christopher Lozinski
1 (650) 384-0443
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Hi, I think cushioncritter is right. It takes a while. And the comment what the employers are looking is %99 right. If you are very lucky you will find someone who looks talent instead of an office worker even they advertise it as "kernel developer", almost as bad as "architect" jobs. Todays corporate culture is still hostile for creative people, it used to be different but thats a long time ago. How do you screen the jobs because hitting a job with nice description but finding out that it is a waste of time can be very frustrating? I know, have had some of those! Anyway, I like the job list, it shows that there are Linux jobs. By the way, even MS is looking Linux people as far as I have seen, a good thing??
Interesting
When two readers have the same view, it is probably true. I absolutely know the reason that I work on my own is because big companies drove me nuts. It is a pleasure to work with Jeremy of Kernel Trap. We see things the same way. He is very responsive.
To some extent I do screen the jobs for appropriateness. The first time a person goes in for an interview, I do not know if it is a crazy environment or not. But based on their feedback I can tell if the second candidate would be a fit or not.
I guess I try to personally get to know the candidates. That way I can tell which jobs would be good for him. I recently had a very senior candidate on my tibco board. He managed a number of people. Read major salaries. He is still employed for another 3 months or so, so he is in no rush. I had three clients who wanted to interview him, but none seemed right, so I did not set up any of the interviews. He is in the back of my mind, and when the right job comes along, I will be able to say with confidence that this is a company you should interview with.
Of course until the first interviewee comes back with the reports, even on that I cannot be sure.
That is why it makes sense to have a recruiter in each market who knows the jobs, and the candidates, and can tell who is a fit for each position. Some people want the interesting jobs. Some people want the most money they can get. Others need flexibility to take care of a child. I always think that there is a job for every person.
Regards
Christopher Lozinski
1 (650) 384-0443