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Would being a Linux "power user" increase my chances of getting a job in IT/tech?

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?

netvor ,
@netvor@lemmy.world avatar
  1. don’t call yourself “power user”

It might just be me but it gives off “I can set up a printer, yay!” vibes.

somenonewho ,

As many people here have pointed out already, it’s highly dependent on what type of Job you’re looking for and in what industry.

When I was applying for my entry level Job (actually an apprenticeship to become a sysadmin), the fact that I was a linux user (especially daily driving Arch) and that I had set up my own self hosted projects was a factor in me being set up in the department that was actually interesting to me (the Linux/Server department) instead of the Windows/Client department but I probably would have gotten the job either way. My work there set me up deeping my path into Linux sysadminship where I still am today.

grrgyle ,

In my personal experience, yes. There are so many jobs that exist around the Linux ecosystem, being comfortable with concepts like piping, file permissions, scripting, git, etc, will invariably give you a leg up.

Tovervlag ,

In my area being a linux admin actually pays less than I expected. I kinda always hoped to get into a linux admin role. Now I have a sort of cloud ops role and it makes more than a typical linux admin would. It would just be silly for me to pursue this any further. That doesn’t mean I don’t touch Linux on a daily basis at work. But it’s more alround.

umbrella ,
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get a cheap mini-pc and set it up as a linux router/server/lab

does wonders to teach you the tech used in the industry, and you can even setup your own netflix, google drive, spotify and more.

angelmountain ,

This morning I was still awake, my veines exploding because of all the “anti-sleep medication”, having a quick cool-down from the party still going on inside, when I hear someone randomly say: “yeahh rm -rf!”. One thing let to another…

Linux skills make you friends as well as get you jobs.

toynbee ,

How I wish.

netvor ,
@netvor@lemmy.world avatar

Happy cake day, my friend! 🐧 🥳

toynbee ,

Thanks! I didn’t even know.

ChaoticEntropy ,
@ChaoticEntropy@feddit.uk avatar

“In IT” could mean anything from first line support worker to software project manager to network engineer. Can you be more specific…?

LeFantome ,

“The Cloud” is mostly Linux—specifically Linux containers. Kubernetes and Docker are Linux specific technologies.

Most “IT” roles these days will be for from Linux knowledge ( not all of course ). It is a good skill to have.

If you do encounter an environment where they do not use Linux, it may be because of a lack of skilled staff. You could be the reason they adopt it.

ILikeBoobies ,

Depends on the job, a lot of places don’t use Linux

However Linux jobs tend to pay more than the non-Linux equivalent if you can find one

erwan ,

Most places deploy to Linux, and for those knowing Linux helps a lot. Also a lot of places will give MacBook pro, expect you to know the CLI so a lot of Linux knowledge will be useful there.

lynndotpy , (edited )

Learning Linux was probably the very best thing for my career.

The fact that I use Linux as my primary OS has been a positive in almost every interview I’ve been in as the interviewee. Linux has been used everywhere I’ve been, and that represents a huge amount of upskilling they can skip.

As an interviewer, I’d say that developers who use Linux generally understand their development stack better.

orcrist ,

You didn’t tell us what you think the usual 9 to 5 pays. Are you asking whether a tech job pays more than minimum wage? Many of them do. Also, when you’re interviewing, and even when you’re writing a cover letter, try to avoid the term power user, and instead provide details of things that you’ve actually done. Anyone can call themselves a power user, but what does that even mean? If you say you’re a power user, if you’re lucky the interviewer will ask you for details, and if you’re unlucky they won’t, because they’ll assume you’re just grandstanding. So you’re better off providing a little extra information up front, and not gambling on them asking for it.

ephemeral404 , (edited )

If you’re applying to work with my team. A big Yes.

Seeing a developer use Windows is a big turn off, I can clearly see all the future dev environment problems I’d need to assist them with.

And if you understand linux permissions, the architecture, bash, common tools, etc. I can envision how you will make the dev experience better for everyone and contribute to fix any deployment issues. Unlike windows, you won’t be introducing ovearching solutions to problems which can be solved with a simple bash script.

recarsion ,

Exact experience I’ve had, in every workplace I’ve been Windows users have been a non-stop liability and required support for workarounds and hacks. Seeing their workflow through screenshare was kind of a culture shock.

lynndotpy ,

This has been my experience as well.

It doesn’t help that, prior to 2023 (I believe), Microsoft’s OpenSSH fork simply did not recognize ProxyJump. I administered a server behind a bastion, which meant every Mac and Linux user could ssh in. Windows users had to use some strange program like PuTTy.

dubyakay ,

Not sure if you are being sarcastic or not, but PuTTY has been the defacto terminal emulator on windows for the past two decades.

ikidd ,
@ikidd@lemmy.world avatar

After you’ve used a normal Linux shell for SSH, using putty feels like trying to paint the Mona Lisa with an EtchaSketch.

Evotech ,

Depends on the job!

Linux opens up a lot of possible job openings

therealjcdenton ,

When looking for Linux tech jobs to apply to, a lot of them actually have Vim experience as a preferred quality. Can any experts confirm this?

ByteOnBikes ,

Nah. That’s like bragging that you memorize a lot of Pi digits.

Some on the IT team in my company use vim, some use nano, some probably use notepad or something ridiculous.

It’s just a text editor and knowing vim doesn’t automatically make me assume you’re competent at anything.

GustavoM ,
@GustavoM@lemmy.world avatar

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 ,
@delirious_owl@discuss.online avatar

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

GustavoM ,
@GustavoM@lemmy.world avatar

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 ,
@delirious_owl@discuss.online avatar

The word “Linux” doesn’t even appear in that though

ProgrammingSocks ,

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

delirious_owl ,
@delirious_owl@discuss.online avatar

You didn’t even mention the word linux

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