Q: Where are you located?
A: I reside in Southeastern Washington State, about 5 hours from Seattle and 3.5 hours from Portland. I am also 5 minutes away from the nearest airport.
Q: Are you willing to relocate?
A: I am currently interested in remote jobs and jobs within the Tri-cities or Spokane, WA area only, with annual travel time being less than 15% of total work time.
Q: What are your salary requirements?
A: I determine salary requirements based on position and average pay range. I will compare local state average income for that position with my most recent applicable position and salary, as well as benefits, and I will use the median range to determine salary.
Q: Do you have any current certifications?
A: I have had many vendor certifications in the past from companies like Cisco, Juniper, BICSI, and more, and I found that employers don't put much emphasis on certifications after I'm hired. I prefer to focus on training that is specific to the industry I'm working in and the technology that is used in that industry, so I typically get certifications after employment, instead of before.