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submitted 1 month ago by SpiceDealer@lemmy.world to c/linux@lemmy.ml

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@lemmy.world 17 points 1 month ago

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.

[-] delirious_owl@discuss.online 0 points 1 month ago

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

[-] GustavoM@lemmy.world 7 points 1 month ago

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.

[-] delirious_owl@discuss.online 1 points 1 month ago

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

[-] ProgrammingSocks@pawb.social 1 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago)

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

[-] delirious_owl@discuss.online 0 points 1 month ago

You didn't even mention the word linux

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