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Would being a Linux "power user" increase my chances of getting a job in IT/tech? (self.linux)

submitted 3 months ago by SpiceDealer to c/[email protected]

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I'm trying to get a job in IT that will (hopefully) pay more than a usual 9 to 5. I'm been daily driving Linux exclusively for about 2 1/2 years now and I'm trying to improve my skills to the point that I could be considered a so-called "power user." My question is this: will this increase my hiring chances significantly or marginally?

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[–] GustavoM 17 points 3 months ago (1 children)

Even a simple "I know how to setup a network-wide ad blocker on docker by using my own image" can get you far, so yep.

[–] [email protected] 0 points 3 months ago (2 children)

Thats oddly specific. I think "I have experience with Linux" would be better

[–] GustavoM 7 points 3 months ago (1 children)

This is a IT-related question -- of course being "oddly specific" is a great idea. Even if the job in question does not use anything docker related.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 3 months ago

The word "Linux" doesn't even appear in that though

[–] [email protected] 1 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago) (1 children)

On a resume you might format this like "Skilled in setting up networked Docker images". Absolutely a valued skill and worth mentioning.

[–] [email protected] 0 points 3 months ago

You didn't even mention the word linux