Hi , I had studied Linux with Passion and dedication
few years ago i build my own linux lab and i implemented Linux Enterprise
Servers 4,5 there and Practically configured and managed variety
of Linux Servers and Technologies like BIND , APACHE , SQUID, WMWARE
, SENDMAIL , RAID and LVM , Linux Kickstart Installations ,
Linux Security ,SSH & iptables etc , also i have basic knowledge of
Shell scripting , i can easily adopt any Linux technologies , question is how can i start in the Linux job market , i know jobs are there in USA
in different locations , problem is majority of companies don't prefer
relocation and i don't have money and resources to visit so many places and search job there , so what should be my approach towards job search
and what should i offer to the potential employers , what about the resume , other problem is no one consider resumes without 3 to 5 year experience , please tell me if you have any idea about linux job market
in USA now a days , i would like to have a inside view from senior linux system administrators or any managers
thanks

The primary thing potential employers are looking for is experience. Certifications make you stand out on a resume, but generally experience and accomplishments are what really sells a resume so you can get to the job interview. There are a lot of mixed architecture environments, so knowing at least Windows, Mac, and *nix is a big plus. If you're not lucky enough to land a Linux only job, then you'll probably need to have other OS skills.

It seems that you don't have a lot of IT experience. See if you can find an IT shop that supports the most common architectures. A college/university is an excellent choice. Another alternative is being an IT contractor. The pay is usually not as good as a steady salary job, but you get a lot of varied experience.

This is an interested question. Please, more comments from other experience system administrators or managers will be very helpful.

I believe this topic should be move to the "General or Linux Enterprise forum"

Thanks

Well i am CCNA and MCSE 2003 Certified too and i am good with many Windows 2003 Server skills like Active directory , IIS , Exchange etc

The same empty answer "The primary thing potential employers are looking for is experience.". Can the people from this forum give a better answer than this one.

inara72 want to start his career in Linux and it is obvious that he does not have experience.

I believe a well written resume is better off than a certification.

Just put those skills in your resume. If you have done or are doing them for your previous job or current job, that's a bonus. Most employers want experience. Certification is only a plus. List down your projects such as "implemented your company intranet website on Apache. Then setting up ssl for HR information which provides access to employee's benefits."

If you don't have any work experience and they are classroom experience. Then list them as class projects. That's what I did when I started my first job as a System Administrator for Windows. I didn't have any experience at all except for my class projects for college.

Perhaps you can enroll in a Unix/Linux System Administation class at a community/junior college just to give yourself a boost on your resume. That's what I did to get my current job as a Unix/Linux Sys Admin. Community College is pretty cheap for classes and I remember paying about 200 bucks for class and book.