[GRLUG] Geek test/job opening

Wed Nov 24 11:09:38 EST 2010

I can also vouch for Kyle and told him to post this opportunity to the list. For anyone looking for work this may be an excellent opportunity. 

Regards,
Casey DuBois
616-808-6942

On Nov 24, 2010, at 9:11 AM, Michael Mol <mikemol at gmail.com> wrote:

> I can't say a whole lot without risking violating an NDA, and even
> providing this character reference risks putting me in an odd conflict
> with my own employer, but I do feel a couple things need to be said.
> 
> I know these folks personally and professionally, and they are some of
> the friendliest and polite people I've ever met, and Kyle is one of
> the enthusiastic, driven and cleverest people I've ever met. I suspect
> he is smarter and has a higher capability for learning than I have or
> will have.
> 
> I personally think it would be foolish for anyone on this list to give
> a blanket pass on the opportunity without at least trying for an
> interview.
> 
> On Wed, Nov 24, 2010 at 8:27 AM, Matt Michielsen
> <mattmichielsen at gmail.com> wrote:
>> 
>> My favorite from their images directory was this one: http://virtualinterconnectsoftware.com/images/customform.jpg-6-21-2006
>> Reminds me of the geocities days.
>> I didn't look at their test or whatever though.  I have a hard time wanting to put any time toward a company that I can't find any real history on.  I guess if I were looking for a job it might be a different story.
>> 
>> On Tue, Nov 23, 2010 at 8:20 PM, Bill Littlejohn <billl at mtd-inc.com> wrote:
>>> 
>>> Not only that..
>>> 
>>> billl at phoenix:~$ whois virtualinterconnectsoftware.com
>>> 
>>>   Domain Name: VIRTUALINTERCONNECTSOFTWARE.COM
>>>   Registrar: EASYDNS TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
>>>   Whois Server: whois.easydns.com
>>>   Referral URL: http://www.easydns.com
>>>   Name Server: NS1.VIRTUALINTERCONNECT.COM
>>>   Name Server: NS2.VIRTUALINTERCONNECT.COM
>>>   Status: clientTransferProhibited
>>>   Status: clientUpdateProhibited
>>>   Updated Date: 16-nov-2010
>>>   Creation Date: 16-nov-2010
>>>   Expiration Date: 16-nov-2011
>>> 
>>>>>> Last update of whois database: Wed, 24 Nov 2010 01:16:46 UTC <<<
>>> 
>>> 
>>> On Tue, Nov 23, 2010 at 5:19 PM, David van Geest
>>> <david.vangeest at gmail.com> wrote:
>>>> Let me guess.... first task for the new employee will be to write the
>>>> company's website :-).
>>>> 
>>>> On Tue, Nov 23, 2010 at 2:31 PM,  <kyle at virtualinterconnectsoftware.com> wrote:
>>>>> Hi everyone,
>>>>> 
>>>>> We have a job opening for a programmer/system administrator position, and
>>>>> built a bit of a geek test to check for some of the skills we're looking
>>>>> for:
>>>>> 
>>>>> http://geektest.virtualinterconnectsoftware.com/
>>>>> 
>>>>> You can take the test semi-anonymously without applying for the job - when
>>>>> you get to the end, it lets you choose whether you want to apply or not.
>>>>> Minimal information is required (first name, e-mail, a bit more if you want
>>>>> to apply for the job), and you're required to post your score to the high
>>>>> score list under a three-letter handle of your choosing.  It's designed as
>>>>> a bit of a game, and some basic hacking is encouraged (see the rules for
>>>>> details).  Whether or not you want the job, go ahead and try it, even just
>>>>> to see how well you do!
>>>>> 
>>>>> If you're interested in the job, we're looking for a really geeky person
>>>>> to help us:
>>>>> 
>>>>> - write software, mainly in PHP/HTML/CSS/JavaScript
>>>>> - administrate networks, servers, computers, systems, and other electronic
>>>>> dohickeys with blinky lights and fans
>>>>> - secure data and prevent hacking attempts
>>>>> - act as on-call systems administration relief at odd hours if needed
>>>>> (which isn't often)
>>>>> - connect/fix printers and cell phones (the glamorous part of the job - in
>>>>> all seriousness, this should be fairly rare)
>>>>> 
>>>>> Ideally, someone who:
>>>>> 
>>>>> - knows how to program reasonably well
>>>>> - has experience with Linux (you are on a Linux mailing list, right?)
>>>>> - knows a thing or two about encryption
>>>>> - can show up for work bathed and in clean clothes
>>>>> - keeps their cables neat and organized
>>>>> 
>>>>> Good luck!
>>>>> 
>>>>> Warm Regards,
>>>>> Kyle Maas
>>>>> Virtual Interconnect Software, LLC
>>>>> 
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