Where are the UNIX Admin Jobs?

[chlordane]

Greetings....
I have asked this question before, and gotten the "go to school response" and the "help desk job" response, the problem is, these positions require experience, and I have not found a company willing to hire me. I have complete a Unix Fundamentals course, and I plan to continue my education and complete a cert. in UNIX. I know what books to read and so on, I have so much info on how to get the job. I have even had an over the phone interview with a company out of Kansas (I live in Arlington, TX), and they havent called back for a second interview. I even had offer from Bank of America to train in Deleware for 3 months, but they have not called back....

What is the next step?
How do I get a job with no experience?

and

Is anyone out there looking for a person willing to be trained in this field?
(I will even use Windows if I have to, I just want to work)

[tayyabq8]

I think you'll not get answer to your questions here, because our forums are purely technical and not intended for job relevant things, better you try here:

http://www.monster.com

Best of luck.

Regards,
Tayyab

[System Shock]

If you are in TX, Houston and Dallas is where it's at.
Since you don't have a Unix resume, I'd suggest you use your cover letter to match yourself up with any job opening.

[chlordane]

Originally Posted by System Shock

If you are in TX, Houston and Dallas is where it's at.
Since you don't have a Unix resume, I'd suggest you use your cover letter to match yourself up with any job opening.

I have a UNIX resume and a cover letter....
I send resumes to job postings just to get a response from someone looking for an apprentice....

www.dice.com
www.justtechjobs.com
www.justunixjobs.com
www.monster.com
www.dfw.com

anything else.....I could use all the advice I can get......
thanks.... ^_^

[rhfrommn]

The problem you're having is that even the most "entry-level" unix admin job is NOT an entry level job in reality. It requires quite a bit of knowledge about computers, networking, etc. That is why most companies demand you have a college degree where you were involved with Unix (classes, working in labs, and so on) or else have worked your way up in the I.T. industry getting experience by starting with something like desktop support or help desk.

I don't want to discourage you too much, but if you don't have one of those your odds of getting a Unix admin job at any level are really, really slim. You'd be better off following one of those two suggestions of going to school or getting an entry level I.T. job like helpdesk first.

[chlordane]

Originally Posted by rhfrommn

The problem you're having is that even the most "entry-level" unix admin job is NOT an entry level job in reality. It requires quite a bit of knowledge about computers, networking, etc. That is why most companies demand you have a college degree where you were involved with Unix (classes, working in labs, and so on) or else have worked your way up in the I.T. industry getting experience by starting with something like desktop support or help desk.

I don't want to discourage you too much, but if you don't have one of those your odds of getting a Unix admin job at any level are really, really slim. You'd be better off following one of those two suggestions of going to school or getting an entry level I.T. job like helpdesk first.

I have searched for both help desk and desktop support jobs and they want 3 years experience, I havent seen anything under a year of experience required.....
I am in school working on a certificate 'Unix Support and Administration' :
http://www.tccd.edu/programs/dp.asp?dpid=746

So, I guess its a matter of waiting and training

[rhfrommn]

That is suprising. Most companies I've worked at have no experience requirement for helpdesk jobs - that is the most entry level IT job there is.

One other tip I'd have is to try sending a resume anyway. It isn't likely anybody with 3 years experience would even consider a helpdesk job. So even without what they say they require you may be the best candidate they find. Also, on your resume or cover letter emphasize what experience you do have - even if it isn't a job. Have you supported computers at your school, for your church, set up machines for family members, whatever? Even if it isn't formal job experience showing you've done a lot of work with computers beyond just hobbyist type stuff may help.