RFCs are your friend

Alright, so I'm knee deep in the co-op interview process now. I've had about 7 interviews thus far with 10 more next week. On my resume I've listed "Reading RFCs" as one of my hobbies/interests. Now, let me tell you, nothing tickles employers the right way more than that. Every interview I've had they always ask about my "boring" or "unusual" hobby, but it really lets your interviewer know that you take this networking stuff seriously. They eat it up with a spoon!

Just thought I'd mention that in case any of you guys want to give it a try next time you're applying for jobs.

Oh, and if they ask you what your faviroute RFC is, just say "Electricity over IP".....you'll be as creamy smooth as a vanilla shake. I promise.

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mikej412

Hum, I wonder if there is any significance to the publication date

RFC 3251 - Electricity over IP

My personal favorite is still RFC 968 - Twas the Night Before Start-up

Webmaster

Here's an old one: ARPAWOCKY:

www.faqs.org/rfcs/rfc527.html

And two other funny April 1st RFC's:

Hyper Text Coffee Pot Control Protocol (HTCPCP)

www.faqs.org/rfcs/rfc2324.html

The Twelve Networking Truths

www.faqs.org/rfcs/rfc1925.html

Young Fred

lol nice inside joke (request for comment)

seuss_ssues

This sorta goes with the topic.

When i was a junior in college i had to write a paper on a "current" technology topic. I chose that years April 1st RFC that had a "security bit" that could be set to ensure security or something similar. My instructor either got the joke and never made a comment, didnt read it, or didnt realize it was all just a joke.

I hope he would have the sense of humor to make some type of response and im hoping he knew enough to realize it was all BS. So i try to tell myself that he just didnt read it, even though there were only 12 students and it was a 1 page summary.

Either way that day is always fun to see pranks everyone comes up with.

Webmaster

seuss_ssues wrote:

I chose that years April 1st RFC that had a "security bit" that could be set to ensure security or something similar.

Sounds like the 'evil bit':

www.faqs.org/rfcs/rfc3514.html