[GRLUG] Geek test/job opening

[Michael Mol]

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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