GNU Herds - Alabama

Alabama

This section of the GNU Herds website is dedicated to assisting members of the free-software community in finding and securing jobs in the industry in Alabama. GNU Herds is a not-for-profit website for contributors to the Free Software movement. We believe that GNU developers and software engineers have the skills, resources and mindset to make a difference at companies worldwide. Open-Source, free-software and GNU developers make up some of the most professional people in software today, being well known for their advanced skills, devotion and the pride they take in the quality of their work.

• Volunteer Work can be an excellent way to both add experience and credibility to your Resume while also contributing to good causes and charities in a way that can really make a difference. Many Charities and Non-Profit organizations now use Open Source software and have been benefitting from the way free software such as GNU ensure the funds they raise can be used where they are really needed. Click here for a selection of opportunities for Volunteer Work in Alabama.
• Job searches can be challenging, even for highly trained and experienced software engineers, programmers and technical managers. Good starting points can be Job Ads or getting assistance from a recruitment agency. There are also a variety of Alabama based employment, recruitment and staffing agencies.
• If you have managed to gain experience in the free software field but feel that you would benefit from training and experience in other areas, this link lists Training Programs, Services & Courses in Alabama.
• If you are searching for a more senior position or feel that you would benefit from attention that is more specific to your requirements, you could consider contacting experts in Career Management.
• There are also specialists who assist with securing jobs for the disabled in Alabama, some of whom may have had experience in helping to place highly skilled software experts in the past.