From d1ab62b1bd8fb62b4d0c55166b0b1a14d1242276 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Nico Schottelius Date: Mon, 7 Oct 2019 23:34:00 +0200 Subject: [PATCH] ++ hack a job preview --- content/u/blog/hack-a-job-2019/contents.lr | 139 +++++++++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 139 insertions(+) create mode 100644 content/u/blog/hack-a-job-2019/contents.lr diff --git a/content/u/blog/hack-a-job-2019/contents.lr b/content/u/blog/hack-a-job-2019/contents.lr new file mode 100644 index 0000000..1004ab6 --- /dev/null +++ b/content/u/blog/hack-a-job-2019/contents.lr @@ -0,0 +1,139 @@ +title: Hack-a-job (2019 edition) +--- +pub_date: 2019-10-08 +--- +author: ungleich +--- +twitter_handle: ungleich +--- +_hidden: yes +--- +_discoverable: no +--- +abstract: +Hack a job in 42 hours and live in Switzerland afterwards. +--- +body: + +On the 1st of November to 3rd of November the 2019 edition of +**Hack a job** will take place in the Hacking Hotel Diesbach, +Switzerland. + +## Hack a what? + +We are a team of hackers running the [Data Center +Light](https://datacenterlight.ch) at ungleich and we think +that hacking to get a job is the right way +of finding someone fitting to us. + +## How does it work? + +At hack a job you have one weekend to show your skills. You will be +given the choice of three different tasks and you choose one of them. + +You then have 42 hours to do your best to solve the task. During these +42 hours, we will coach you and direct you into the right direction. + +During that time, food and drinks will be provided. + +## Who can apply? + +At this Hack a job edition anybody can apply, who can start working in +Switzerland without special work permits. This usually includes + +* citizens of EU/EFTA countries +* Swiss citizens + +Checkout + +* https://www.swissinfo.ch/eng/work-permits/29191706 +* https://www.sem.admin.ch/dam/data/sem/eu/fza/broschueren/blau-europaeer-in-ch-e.pdf + +for more details. +Unfortunately we cannot offer anyone from +"third states" to participate, as this has complicated and partially +impossible constraints for hiring attached. + +## What if I win? + +The winner(s) of hack-a-job are getting offered the following: + +* A 1 year contract with ungleich, likely to be extended +* A monthly pre-tax salary of 2'500 CHF +* A paid stay in the Hacking Hotel with IPv6 native 10 Gbit/s network +* A halb tax (half fare) card for Switzerland + +Additionally you can request to be reimbursed for the travel expenses +to Hack-a-Job. + +### What if I don't win? + +Even if you are not selected, it is a great learning to take home. +You will get + + +## The schedule + +* 2019-10-08: Openning of CfP +* 2019-10-20: midnight UTC: close of CfP +* 2019-10-22: Notification of +* 2019-11-01: 13-15: Hacking Hotel Opens for arrival, registration +* 2019-11-01: 15-16: Introduction of the three tasks +* 2019-11-01-1700 to 2019-11-03-1100: 42 to solve the task +* 2019-11-03-1100 to 1300: Presentations +* 2019-11-03-1300 to 1500: Final lunch +* 2019-11-03-1300 to 1500: Jury meeting +* 2019-11-03-1500: Presentation of jury ratings and notification of winner(s) + +## How to prepare? + +We recommend to refresh your knowledge of the following topics prior +to participation: + +* Python3: you should be able to code mildly complex programs +* HTTP / REST: you should be able to talk REST +* Networking: Basic knowledge of IPv6 (including multicast), VLAN and + VXLAN +* OS: knowledge of either Linux or BSD, Unix commandline, Shell scripting + +## Who gets the job? + +Up to two people can stay and to join our team. +The criteria for evaluation can be seen below. +Note: there is **no right for anyone** to the job. + + +### Degree of success + +How much of the task did you get done? +Is it solved + +* not at all +* partially +* mostly +* fully + +? + +### Cleanliness of the solution + +Is your solution + +* documented? +* easy to understand? +* using best practice? + +### Creativity of the solution + +Did you think out-of-the-box? Are you employing smart solutions? + +### Sustainability / Unix Philosophy + +How much did you think about running your application for longer? +Did you follow the unix philosophy? + +### Communication + +Work is only worth something, if other team members can work with +you. How do you communicate with the mentors, how do you present your +solution?