[GRLUG] Certification

[Colin Vallance]

Speaking of Jobs...

I am currently looking for a new role in the area of Linux/Network  
Administration/Engineering, unfortunately without much luck.  I think  
part of my issue is that as far as professional experience goes, my  
expertise sits in the Windows arena.  I did gather some minor Linux  
responsibilities after our network admin left but it's more  
maintenance of current systems rather than project fulfillment.  I do  
have some personal experience but I recognize that's much harder to  
document on a resume in a way that shines like project based  
professional experience.

All that being said, I'm trying to figure out if a Linux certification  
of some sort would be advantageous.  Ideally, I'd love to get RHEL  
certification but I'm not spending that kind of money unless my  
employer helps or I know that they're using Red Hat.  I know CompTia  
Linux+ and LPI LPCI certs exist but I don't have any understanding on  
how they are viewed in industry.  I know the MCSA/E side greatly  
suffers from folks who are "paper only" certificate holders.

Does anyone have any thoughts, experience, or advise in these areas?

Thanks!

Colin