[GRLUG] Geek test/job opening

[David van Geest]

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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