Someone Explain This to Me...
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AJ, maybe they use Cisco for their network. And they'd like someone who is capable of working on it all. Just in case "joe" is sick. Are you trying to be a purist snob?
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@Hubtech said:
AJ, maybe they use Cisco for their network. And they'd like someone who is capable of working on it all. Just in case "joe" is sick. Are you trying to be a purist snob?
They need to change the job title or give more background then. Yes, I can be a bit of a purist snob!
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They should either say this is a Systems Administrator Job for an SMB or keep it a linux administrator and drop the CCNA
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they dont need to do anything. They will get an applicant who can handle everything they are asking for. If you dont want to dabble in cisco, or you're not comfortable with learning it, just dont apply. why post it on this forum? what do you want us to say? "AJ, you're right!!! who needs cisco? who needs networks? nobody.
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@thecreativeone91 said:
They should either say this is a Systems Administrator Job for an SMB or keep it a linux administrator and drop the CCNA
EXACTLY! THANK YOU!
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@Hubtech said:
they dont need to do anything. They will get an applicant who can handle everything they are asking for. If you dont want to dabble in cisco, or you're not comfortable with learning it, just dont apply. why post it on this forum? what do you want us to say? "AJ, you're right!!! who needs cisco? who needs networks? nobody.
Not the point. I was arguing about the poor labeling of what they want as opposed to what people will expect when they see the title. That's all. Jeez......
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@Hubtech The title is incorrect for the requirements of the job. This is not only a linux administrator.
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@thecreativeone91 said:
@Hubtech The title is incorrect for the requirements of the job. This is not only a linux administrator.
Exactly. That's ALL I was saying. Lol
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@Hubtech basically, if you want someone with a CCNA, required or not, if it's on a job description, the title Unix/Linux Administrator goes right out the Window. That's not what a person of that role would need to have. All I was saying was that their job title and description didn't line up to what is reality. Drop the CCNA or change the job title. That simple.
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maybe they're looking for someone who fits their job description to apply. I am comfy with cisco and microsoft. i'm like some crazy hybrid!
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@Hubtech said:
maybe they're looking for someone who fits their job description to apply. I am comfy with cisco and microsoft. i'm like some crazy hybrid!
You're missing the point. What they want is NOT a Linux administrator. They can call it what it is, a Sys Admin, and specify they want a heavy Linux background and a CCNA. That would be accurate. The current title is a complete misnomer and will throw off a lot of people. The employer ultimately suffers because viable candidates will skip over the job and non-viable ones will apply and waste time and resources. It's a lose-lose.
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@ajstringham you should call them and inform them of their folly
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and then apply for a job. and see if they're interested.
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@Hubtech said:
@ajstringham you should call them and inform them of their folly
Not worth my time.
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@Hubtech said:
and then apply for a job. and see if they're interested.
I already have one confirmed job offer and another potential that I'll know about tomorrow.
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I'm late here. It's probably just a random requirement from nowhere. Happens a lot.
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@Hubtech said:
they dont need to do anything. They will get an applicant who can handle everything they are asking for. If you dont want to dabble in cisco, or you're not comfortable with learning it, just dont apply. why post it on this forum? what do you want us to say? "AJ, you're right!!! who needs cisco? who needs networks? nobody.
It's the title. They don't ask for a single cert related to being a Linux Admin but require a cert exclusively for Cisco Network work. It really is a bit odd. The description seems all Linux and the title is right... except for that one line. It's okay to want that, but it seems very odd that they require certification for something outside the job title and not a cert for the job itself.
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My guess is that they thought that the CCNA was a Linux cert and put it on by accident. I've seen several people make that mistake just today.
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@scottalanmiller said:
@Hubtech said:
they dont need to do anything. They will get an applicant who can handle everything they are asking for. If you dont want to dabble in cisco, or you're not comfortable with learning it, just dont apply. why post it on this forum? what do you want us to say? "AJ, you're right!!! who needs cisco? who needs networks? nobody.
It's the title. They don't ask for a single cert related to being a Linux Admin but require a cert exclusively for Cisco Network work. It really is a bit odd. The description seems all Linux and the title is right... except for that one line. It's okay to want that, but it seems very odd that they require certification for something outside the job title and not a cert for the job itself.
Yup. I agree with all that.
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@scottalanmiller said:
My guess is that they thought that the CCNA was a Linux cert and put it on by accident. I've seen several people make that mistake just today.
They might think because so much of CCNA is CLI based that it's somehow a Linux cert? Only thing I can think of. If they even know what it stands for, it becomes pretty clear of their folly.
