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Skills Growth Is Key for IT Job Seekers

11 Jan, 2023

For many IT professionals, career development and improving job skills were a high priority in 2022. This trend was reflected in articles and surveys throughout the year, and there’s no sign it will change in 2023, says a recent article on FOSSlife . Growth Opportunities Employees want to “know how their careers are going to grow,” says Jess Elmquist in the article. “They want to learn and expand their...

LPI and OSJH: An Open Source Match

16 Nov, 2022

By OSJH Team We previously announced that Linux Professional Institute (LPI) , the global non-profit organization offering certifications and career support for open source professionals, is now a sustaining partner of Open Source JobHub (OSJH). Through this partnership, LPI helps provide ongoing support for OSJH in its goal of helping developers, engineers, managers, marketers, and others within today's open source tech industry...

Top Tech Jobs for 2022

25 Oct, 2022

Demand for tech talent continues to grow, according to the 8th edition of the Dice Tech Job Report , which analyzed 3 million tech job postings between January and June 2022. Tech job postings have grown 45 percent since the beginning of 2022 and are up 52 percent compared to the first half of 2021 says the report. According to the survey, the following occupations are in highest demand, based on the total volume of job postings...

LPI Becomes Sustaining Partner of Open Source JobHub

09 Sep, 2022

We’re pleased to announce that Linux Professional Institute (LPI) , the global non-profit organization offering certifications and career support for open source professionals, has become a sustaining partner of Open Source JobHub. LPI, which has certified tech professionals in more than 180 countries and delivers exams in multiple languages, works to enable economic and creative opportunities for everybody through open source...

Develop Your Open Source Career Through Mentorship

29 Aug, 2022

Mentorship can play a key role in career development, by expanding your professional network and providing new opportunities in which to grow your skills and your confidence. In this Careers article, we’ll explore the value of mentorships and list resources to help you get started. Diversity and Sustainability Mentoring and internship programs, besides being important to career growth, are also crucial to open source...

An Easy Introduction to Open Source Projects

09 Aug, 2022

By VM Brasseur Welcome to open source! We have thousands upon thousands of projects available for you to use and contribute to. This might seem a bit overwhelming, but it's going to be OK. Open source needs you, and we're here to help get you started. What Is an Open Source Project? So what is an open source project anyway? It seems like the answer should be easy. “It's openly available code,” right?...

How to Develop an Open Source Strategy

12 Jul, 2022

A comprehensive open source strategy is crucial for maximizing the benefits of open source software (OSS), says a recent Forrester study . Those benefits, the study says, include: Accelerating application development and deployment Empowering innovation Increasing flexibility Lowering operational costs However, only 37 percent of survey respondents have a company-wide policy in place to...

Certifications to Boost Your Open Source Career

15 Jun, 2022

In today’s competitive tech industry, both employers and job seekers understand the importance of IT certification. In fact, according to a CompTIA study , “91 percent of employers believe IT certifications play a key role in the hiring process and are a reliable predictor of a successful employee.” Additionally, certification can help tech professionals earn higher salaries or move into new career roles....

Tips for Making a Successful Career Change

25 May, 2022

Nearly one third of U.S. workers under 40 have considered changing jobs or careers since the global pandemic began, according to a Washington Post poll from July, 2021. And, “about 1 in 5 workers overall have considered a professional shift.” According to the article, respondents said the pandemic altered how they think about what is important in their lives and careers. “It has given them a heightened...

Welcome to Open Source JobHub!

26 Apr, 2022

Welcome to the Open Source JobHub! This new job board, powered by FOSSlife and Linux Magazine , was built to help you find your place in the open source ecosystem. Aimed at developers, engineers, managers, marketers, and more, Open Source JobHub provides resources to help you find the perfect job fit in today's expanding tech industry. The website will let you upload your resume, customize which jobs you see, and receive email...

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