finding FreeBSD sysadmins

[Francisco Reyes]

Omar Thameen writes:

> I'm having difficulty finding FreeBSD sysadmins to fill a position,
> and I was hoping y'all might have some suggestions.

At the place I work.. I was recruited through Craigslist.

After joining we have had a couple of times seeked for more positions in 
help desk and Sysadmin.. On both situations we had best luck with 
Craigslist.

> Of course, I've also posted to freebsd-jobs

We got the least response from that list.


> - Where do you look for job openings?

Can't think of any other place besides those you mentioned..

> - Any other suggestions for finding candidates?

Perhaps consider good candidates with other BSDs and perhaps even Linux.. As 
important as direct experience in a subject matter is... finding the right 
candidate with the right attitude is most important.

In particular look at what apps you will be using.
Say you will be doing the Mysql+Apache+PHP... someone strong in those 3 and 
some other BSD/Linux and the right attitude.. may be a good fit.

Try changing your add to "Unix system administrator" and then mention 
FreeBSD as a prefered Os... but make the skillset for your core programs a 
must.


Good luck!