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Re: interview questions for Network/Systems Admin types
daemon@ATHENA.MIT.EDU (Foerst, Daniel P.)
Wed Oct 19 11:55:14 2011
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I like those questions, but when interviewing, I typically tag team with my=
director.
She asks the less technical questions such as
1. 'Given scenario x' how would you respond?
2. Where do you go to find technical information?
3. What are your favorite websites?
I will typically draw up a technical scenario that may have different answe=
rs and ask them to step me through troubleshooting. Sometime I interrupt an=
d say, but this is what I am experiencing (as if I am the user), and then I=
let him or her respond accordingly.
E.g. I am surfing the Internet when all of a sudden I can't get to 'the Int=
ernet'. What is wrong?
I find it to be a good way to gauge their thinking and see if they latch on=
to any dangling carrots that lead them to my answer or if they just go off=
on a tangent that perhaps gets them to the answer in a roundabout way or t=
hey just never get there at all.
I am really looking for points and thought processes, not always the correc=
t answer.
In my example above, I am looking for things such as knowledge of DNS, try =
a website by IP (if one is memorized or known; An engineer working for me s=
hould always know at least one of our website IPs). Does he or she know how=
to use nslookup. How to check for my own IP address on the client. How to =
ping, check that the network is still connected via the OS tools, when I sa=
y 'the Internet' do I really mean the Internet is down or is campus connect=
ivity out as well?
If I get warm fuzzies, then the candidate is likely to obtain a second inte=
rview where I will ask more technical questions and search for deeper knowl=
edge and understanding depending upon what the position calls for. E.g. I a=
m not going to ask a lot of networking questions if the candidate is applyi=
ng for an e-mail administration position, but that doesn't mean there won't=
be a couple.
-dan
From: Resnet Forum [mailto:RESNET-L@LISTSERV.ND.EDU] On Behalf Of Shannon P=
eevey
Sent: Wednesday, October 19, 2011 11:31 AM
To: RESNET-L@LISTSERV.ND.EDU
Subject: Re: interview questions for Network/Systems Admin types
Definitely, a self-motivated, Montana work-ethic ( :) ), type person is a m=
ust. Also, someone who can learn quickly, find solutions to problems effect=
ively and creatively.
Usually, a music major...
speeves
On Wed, Oct 19, 2011 at 10:19 AM, Albert Poracky <Albert.Poracky@valpo.edu<=
mailto:Albert.Poracky@valpo.edu>> wrote:
Those are some pretty darn good questions.
Al Poracky
Help Desk/Technical Support
Office of Information Technology
Valparaiso University
219-464-6650<tel:219-464-6650>
>>> Stacey Kimmel-Smith <sek2@LEHIGH.EDU<mailto:sek2@LEHIGH.EDU>> 10/19/201=
1 10:09 AM >>>
Hi,
These questions were aimed at a "jack of all trades" type help desk positio=
n we have on the books. It has been a good way to make a first cut for us..=
.
1. Describe the differences between Plain Text and HTML e-mail and the a=
ssociated advantages and disadvantages.
2. What role does the registry play in Windows?
3. Imagine you are working at the Help Desk and receive a call from a cl=
ient stating "My Internet is broken". Pretend I am the client, and help me =
troubleshoot the issue.
4. How would you deal with a forgotten BIOS password?
5. Describe the differences between IMAP and POP e-mail and the associat=
ed advantages and disadvantages.
6. What is a foreign key and how could it be used?
7. Help the search committee understand the depth and detail of your tec=
hnical knowledge by explaining to us what happens behind the scenes when yo=
u type www.google.com<http://www.google.com/> into a web browser.
8. Describe public / private key encryption and what you might use it fo=
r.
9. What is the difference between TCP and UDP. When / why to use one or =
the other?
10. Please explain the similarities and differences between hubs, switche=
s, and routers.
Stacey Kimmel-Smith
Lehigh University
On Wed, Oct 19, 2011 at 10:52 AM, Willem Van Dam <wvandam@fau.edu<mailto:wv=
andam@fau.edu>> wrote:
I always ask if they are willing to tell me what the homepage on their brow=
ser is ;)
Willem van Dam
Coor. Computer Sys. Control.
Department of Housing and Residential Life.
Florida Atlantic University.
Building 46, Room 238
1900 Dade Ave.
Boca Raton, FL 33431
(561) 297-0109<tel:%28561%29%20297-0109>
From: Resnet Forum [mailto:RESNET-L@LISTSERV.ND.EDU<mailto:RESNET-L@LISTSER=
V.ND.EDU>] On Behalf Of Crowe, Sheila
Sent: Tuesday, October 18, 2011 6:46 PM
To: RESNET-L@LISTSERV.ND.EDU<mailto:RESNET-L@LISTSERV.ND.EDU>
Subject: interview questions for Network/Systems Admin types
Does anyone have a set of interview questions that you would ask of a candi=
date for a Network and Systems Administrator position that you are willing =
to share? I have not interviewed candidates for this job in a quite a while=
. BTW, if any of you are interested in moving to or relocating within Monta=
na, contact me off list.
Best regards,
Sheila Crowe
Director, Montana State University ResNet/Auxiliary Services
406.994.4230<tel:406.994.4230>
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<p class=3D"MsoNormal"><span style=3D"font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Ca=
libri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D">I like those questions, b=
ut when interviewing, I typically tag team with my director.
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=3D"MsoNormal"><span style=3D"font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Ca=
libri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D">She asks the less technic=
al questions such as
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=3D"MsoListParagraph" style=3D"text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level=
1 lfo2"><![if !supportLists]><span style=3D"font-size:11.0pt;font-family:&q=
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list:Ignore">1.<span style=3D"font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> =
;
</span></span></span><![endif]><span style=3D"font-size:11.0pt;font-family:=
"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D">‘Given scen=
ario x’ how would you respond?<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=3D"MsoListParagraph" style=3D"text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level=
1 lfo2"><![if !supportLists]><span style=3D"font-size:11.0pt;font-family:&q=
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list:Ignore">2.<span style=3D"font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> =
;
</span></span></span><![endif]><span style=3D"font-size:11.0pt;font-family:=
"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D">Where do you go t=
o find technical information?<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=3D"MsoListParagraph" style=3D"text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level=
1 lfo2"><![if !supportLists]><span style=3D"font-size:11.0pt;font-family:&q=
uot;Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D"><span style=3D"mso-=
list:Ignore">3.<span style=3D"font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> =
;
</span></span></span><![endif]><span style=3D"font-size:11.0pt;font-family:=
"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D">What are your fav=
orite websites?<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=3D"MsoNormal"><span style=3D"font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Ca=
libri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D"><o:p> </o:p></span><=
/p>
<p class=3D"MsoNormal"><span style=3D"font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Ca=
libri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D">I will typically draw up =
a technical scenario that may have different answers and ask them to step m=
e through troubleshooting. Sometime I interrupt and say,
but this is what I am experiencing (as if I am the user), and then I let h=
im or her respond accordingly.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=3D"MsoNormal"><span style=3D"font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Ca=
libri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D"><o:p> </o:p></span><=
/p>
<p class=3D"MsoNormal"><span style=3D"font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Ca=
libri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D">E.g. I am surfing the Int=
ernet when all of a sudden I can’t get to ‘the Internet’.=
What is wrong?<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=3D"MsoNormal"><span style=3D"font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Ca=
libri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D"><o:p> </o:p></span><=
/p>
<p class=3D"MsoNormal"><span style=3D"font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Ca=
libri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D">I find it to be a good wa=
y to gauge their thinking and see if they latch on to any dangling carrots =
that lead them to my answer or if they just go off on a
tangent that perhaps gets them to the answer in a roundabout way or they j=
ust never get there at all.
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=3D"MsoNormal"><span style=3D"font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Ca=
libri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D"><o:p> </o:p></span><=
/p>
<p class=3D"MsoNormal"><span style=3D"font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Ca=
libri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D">I am really looking for p=
oints and thought processes, not always the correct answer.<o:p></o:p></spa=
n></p>
<p class=3D"MsoNormal"><span style=3D"font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Ca=
libri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D"><o:p> </o:p></span><=
/p>
<p class=3D"MsoNormal"><span style=3D"font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Ca=
libri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D">In my example above, I am=
looking for things such as knowledge of DNS, try a website by IP (if one i=
s memorized or known; An engineer working for me should
always know at least one of our website IPs). Does he or she know how to u=
se nslookup. How to check for my own IP address on the client. How to ping,=
check that the network is still connected via the OS tools, when I say =
216;the Internet’ do I really mean the
Internet is down or is campus connectivity out as well?<o:p></o:p></span><=
/p>
<p class=3D"MsoNormal"><span style=3D"font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Ca=
libri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D"><o:p> </o:p></span><=
/p>
<p class=3D"MsoNormal"><span style=3D"font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Ca=
libri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D">If I get warm fuzzies, th=
en the candidate is likely to obtain a second interview where I will ask mo=
re technical questions and search for deeper knowledge and
understanding depending upon what the position calls for. E.g. I am not go=
ing to ask a lot of networking questions if the candidate is applying for a=
n e-mail administration position, but that doesn’t mean there wonR=
17;t be a couple.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=3D"MsoNormal"><span style=3D"font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Ca=
libri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D"><o:p> </o:p></span><=
/p>
<p class=3D"MsoNormal"><span style=3D"font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Ca=
libri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D">-dan<o:p></o:p></span></p=
>
<p class=3D"MsoNormal"><span style=3D"font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Ca=
libri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D"><o:p> </o:p></span><=
/p>
<p class=3D"MsoNormal"><span style=3D"font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Ca=
libri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D"><o:p> </o:p></span><=
/p>
<p class=3D"MsoNormal"><span style=3D"font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Ca=
libri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D"><o:p> </o:p></span><=
/p>
<p class=3D"MsoNormal"><b><span style=3D"font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"=
;Tahoma","sans-serif"">From:</span></b><span style=3D"font-s=
ize:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif""> Resnet F=
orum [mailto:RESNET-L@LISTSERV.ND.EDU]
<b>On Behalf Of </b>Shannon Peevey<br>
<b>Sent:</b> Wednesday, October 19, 2011 11:31 AM<br>
<b>To:</b> RESNET-L@LISTSERV.ND.EDU<br>
<b>Subject:</b> Re: interview questions for Network/Systems Admin types<o:p=
></o:p></span></p>
<p class=3D"MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=3D"MsoNormal">Definitely, a self-motivated, Montana work-ethic ( :=
) ), type person is a must. Also, someone who can learn quickly, find solut=
ions to problems effectively and creatively. <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=3D"MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
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<p class=3D"MsoNormal">Usually, a music major...<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=3D"MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
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<p class=3D"MsoNormal" style=3D"margin-bottom:12.0pt">speeves<o:p></o:p></p=
>
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<p class=3D"MsoNormal">On Wed, Oct 19, 2011 at 10:19 AM, Albert Poracky <=
;<a href=3D"mailto:Albert.Poracky@valpo.edu">Albert.Poracky@valpo.edu</a>&g=
t; wrote:<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=3D"MsoNormal"><span style=3D"font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Se=
goe UI","sans-serif"">Those are some pretty darn good questi=
ons.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class=3D"MsoNormal"><span style=3D"font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Se=
goe UI","sans-serif""> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class=3D"MsoNormal"><span style=3D"font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Ta=
homa","sans-serif"">Al Poracky</span><span style=3D"font-siz=
e:10.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI","sans-serif""><o:p></o:=
p></span></p>
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<p class=3D"MsoNormal"><span style=3D"font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Ta=
homa","sans-serif"">Help Desk/Technical Support</span><span =
style=3D"font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI","sans-serif=
""><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class=3D"MsoNormal"><span style=3D"font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Ta=
homa","sans-serif"">Office of Information Technology</span><=
span style=3D"font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI","sans-=
serif""><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class=3D"MsoNormal"><span style=3D"font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Ta=
homa","sans-serif"">Valparaiso University</span><span style=
=3D"font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI","sans-serif"=
;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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homa","sans-serif""><a href=3D"tel:219-464-6650" target=3D"_=
blank">219-464-6650</a></span><span style=3D"font-size:10.0pt;font-family:&=
quot;Segoe UI","sans-serif""><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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goe UI","sans-serif""><br>
<br>
>>> Stacey Kimmel-Smith <<a href=3D"mailto:sek2@LEHIGH.EDU" tar=
get=3D"_blank">sek2@LEHIGH.EDU</a>> 10/19/2011 10:09 AM >>><o:p=
></o:p></span></p>
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<p class=3D"MsoNormal"><span style=3D"font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Se=
goe UI","sans-serif"">Hi,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class=3D"MsoNormal"><span style=3D"font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Se=
goe UI","sans-serif"">These questions were aimed at a "=
jack of all trades" type help desk position we have on the books. It h=
as been a good way to make a first cut for us...<o:p></o:p></span></p>
</div>
<ol start=3D"1" type=3D"1">
<li class=3D"MsoNormal" style=3D"color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-ma=
rgin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;vertical-align:baseline">
<span style=3D"font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-se=
rif"">Describe the differences between Plain Text and HTML e-mail and =
the associated advantages and disadvantages.
<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=3D"MsoNormal" style=3D"color:black;mso-mar=
gin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;vertica=
l-align:baseline">
<span style=3D"font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-se=
rif"">What role does the registry play in Windows?
<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=3D"MsoNormal" style=3D"color:black;mso-mar=
gin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;vertica=
l-align:baseline">
<span style=3D"font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-se=
rif"">Imagine you are working at the Help Desk and receive a call from=
a client stating “My Internet is broken”. Pretend I am the cli=
ent, and help me troubleshoot the issue.
<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=3D"MsoNormal" style=3D"color:black;mso-mar=
gin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;vertica=
l-align:baseline">
<span style=3D"font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-se=
rif"">How would you deal with a forgotten BIOS password?
<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=3D"MsoNormal" style=3D"color:black;mso-mar=
gin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;vertica=
l-align:baseline">
<span style=3D"font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-se=
rif"">Describe the differences between IMAP and POP e-mail and the ass=
ociated advantages and disadvantages.
<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=3D"MsoNormal" style=3D"color:black;mso-mar=
gin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;vertica=
l-align:baseline">
<span style=3D"font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-se=
rif"">What is a foreign key and how could it be used?
<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=3D"MsoNormal" style=3D"color:black;mso-mar=
gin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;vertica=
l-align:baseline">
<span style=3D"font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-se=
rif"">Help the search committee understand the depth and detail of you=
r technical knowledge by explaining to us what happens behind the scenes wh=
en you type<a href=3D"http://www.google.com/" target=3D"_blank"><span style=
=3D"color:black;text-decoration:none">
</span><span style=3D"color:#000099">www.google.com</span></a> into a web b=
rowser. <o:p>
</o:p></span></li><li class=3D"MsoNormal" style=3D"color:black;mso-margin-t=
op-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;vertical-ali=
gn:baseline">
<span style=3D"font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-se=
rif"">Describe public / private key encryption and what you might use =
it for.
<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=3D"MsoNormal" style=3D"color:black;mso-mar=
gin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;vertica=
l-align:baseline">
<span style=3D"font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-se=
rif"">What is the difference between TCP and UDP. When / why to use on=
e or the other?
<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=3D"MsoNormal" style=3D"color:black;mso-mar=
gin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;vertica=
l-align:baseline">
<span style=3D"font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-se=
rif"">Please explain the similarities and differences between hubs, sw=
itches, and routers.
<o:p></o:p></span></li></ol>
<div>
<p class=3D"MsoNormal"><span style=3D"font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Se=
goe UI","sans-serif""><br>
Stacey Kimmel-Smith<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<div>
<p class=3D"MsoNormal"><span style=3D"font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Se=
goe UI","sans-serif"">Lehigh University<o:p></o:p></span></p=
>
</div>
<div>
<p class=3D"MsoNormal"><span style=3D"font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Se=
goe UI","sans-serif"">On Wed, Oct 19, 2011 at 10:52 AM, Will=
em Van Dam <<a href=3D"mailto:wvandam@fau.edu" target=3D"_blank">wvandam=
@fau.edu</a>> wrote:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<div>
<div>
<p class=3D"MsoNormal" style=3D"mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-a=
lt:auto"><span style=3D"color:#1F497D">I always ask if they are willing to =
tell me what the homepage on their browser is ;)</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<div>
<p class=3D"MsoNormal" style=3D"mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-a=
lt:auto"><span style=3D"color:#1F497D">Willem van Dam</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=3D"MsoNormal" style=3D"mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-a=
lt:auto"><span style=3D"color:#1F497D">Coor. Computer Sys. Control.</span><=
o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=3D"MsoNormal" style=3D"mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-a=
lt:auto"><span style=3D"color:#1F497D">Department of Housing and Residentia=
l Life.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=3D"MsoNormal" style=3D"mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-a=
lt:auto"><span style=3D"color:#1F497D">Florida Atlantic University.</span><=
o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=3D"MsoNormal" style=3D"mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-a=
lt:auto"><span style=3D"color:#1F497D">Building 46, Room 238</span><o:p></o=
:p></p>
<p class=3D"MsoNormal" style=3D"mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-a=
lt:auto"><span style=3D"color:#1F497D">1900 Dade Ave.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=3D"MsoNormal" style=3D"mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-a=
lt:auto"><span style=3D"color:#1F497D">Boca Raton, FL 33431</span><o:p></o:=
p></p>
<p class=3D"MsoNormal" style=3D"mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-a=
lt:auto"><span style=3D"color:#1F497D"><a href=3D"tel:%28561%29%20297-0109"=
target=3D"_blank">(561) 297-0109</a></span><o:p></o:p></p>
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0in 0in">
<p class=3D"MsoNormal" style=3D"mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-a=
lt:auto"><b><span style=3D"font-size:10.0pt">From:</span></b><span style=3D=
"font-size:10.0pt"> Resnet Forum [mailto:<a href=3D"mailto:RESNET-L@LISTSER=
V.ND.EDU" target=3D"_blank">RESNET-L@LISTSERV.ND.EDU</a>]
<b>On Behalf Of </b>Crowe, Sheila<br>
<b>Sent:</b> Tuesday, October 18, 2011 6:46 PM<br>
<b>To:</b> <a href=3D"mailto:RESNET-L@LISTSERV.ND.EDU" target=3D"_blank">RE=
SNET-L@LISTSERV.ND.EDU</a><br>
<b>Subject:</b> interview questions for Network/Systems Admin types</span><=
o:p></o:p></p>
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</div>
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<div>
<p class=3D"MsoNormal" style=3D"mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-a=
lt:auto">Does anyone have a set of interview questions that you would ask o=
f a candidate for a Network and Systems Administrator position that you are=
willing to share? I have not interviewed
candidates for this job in a quite a while. BTW, if any of you are interes=
ted in moving to or relocating within Montana, contact me off list.
<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=3D"MsoNormal" style=3D"mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-a=
lt:auto">Best regards,<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=3D"MsoNormal" style=3D"mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-a=
lt:auto">Sheila Crowe<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=3D"MsoNormal" style=3D"mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-a=
lt:auto">Director, Montana State University ResNet/Auxiliary Services<o:p><=
/o:p></p>
<p class=3D"MsoNormal" style=3D"mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-a=
lt:auto"><a href=3D"tel:406.994.4230" target=3D"_blank">406.994.4230</a><o:=
p></o:p></p>
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