CMIT 291: Careers in Linux System Administration (Required/Graded)

Choose from one of the following options. Be sure to include the option number in your response.

1. Job Search

1. Use Indeed.com, Monster.com, or LinkedIn.com to research IT job careers that require Linux Administration skills in your area. You can use keywords such as “Linux Administrator” or “Linux Engineer.”
2. Examine three job openings that you think match the skills you learned during the course.
3. Which parts of the course do you think helped you prepare for these job openings?
4. What skills, qualifications, or experience do these jobs require?
5. What do you think about the salary range for this position? Did you find the salary expectations or anything surprising about the salary range?
6. Are you finding jobs in your area? Would you be willing to relocate?
7. Did any of the jobs require certifications? If yes, which certifications?
8. Did any of the jobs require nontechnical skills?

2. Share Your Job Search Experiences

If you are currently working in a technology-related field, can you share your experience finding this position or any other past jobs that you have worked in?

1. Can you describe how you found the job? This could include networking, job searches, job fairs, staffing agencies, and any other methods that you can share with the class.
2. What are some of the skills that this position requires? This can include both technical and nontechnical skills. Which skills do you think are most important?
3. How well do these skills align with what you have learned during the course?
4. What advice can you provide for someone who is pursuing a career in technology?