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Dave and Jeff took way too much time off to get their lives in order. They are back with no direction, no topic but there are lots of laughs. Listen to them discuss some of the tech they have in their house. What they have been up to for the past few months and a quick review of Dave's interview with Ben Whaley, co-author of the Unix and Linux System Administration Handbook

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This week Jeff and Dave interview Jake (@jakebathman). Jake is someone who switched careers to a developer job with no professional developer experience. Listen to find out how he did it and how to learn from his mistakes.

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This week we talk about this shit show that is the Equifax Hack. How can one company keep messing up so bad? Shouldn't their be laws to protect your data?

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We are back! Sorry for inconsistent schedule we have had some things going on in our personal lives but we will be back to a normal schedule soon.

In this episode of Kernel Panic Dave and Jeff discuss all the things they wish they knew before they started their careers.

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In this episode the guys talk about all the different type of tech jobs that are out there. They talk about some of the easier tech careers to get into and what ones pay the most but require the most hard work. There are a lot more jobs then just software and linux administration.

In this episode, the guys do a deep dive into the wonderful world of VPNs. They explain what a VPN is, how it protects you online, and what you need to look out for when choosing one.

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Hold on to your butts, this is a long one. This week Dave and Jeff discuss the (awful) standard tech interview process. They give you some dos, don'ts, and tips to make passing the interview easier. They tell what you what things you can and not prepare for. They also talk about the type of questions you should and should not ask. Remember you are interviewing the company also.

This week, Dave and Jeff talk about what it's like to work with tech recruiters during a job hunt. They cover why you would want to use a recruiter, and why you might want to avoid them. Both Dave and Jeff have used recruiters in the past -- with some success. They also have some awful, shady (funny?) stories from some of the recruiters they've used. Listen now to hear their discussion about tech recruiters.

In this episode, Dave and Jeff discuss whether or not Technology Certificates are worth your time and money. Is there a better way to start your career? Is there a better way to study? Find out on this episode of the Kernel Panic podcast.