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- What Bachelor's Degree Program Doesn't Deal With Databases and Programming? - Advice
- Can l get a solid network job with just help desk experience and CCNA/CCNET Cert no degree?
- What program should l start teaching myself ?
- Trying To Get Into The IT Field
- MSP for MSP's?
- What to do
- Questions like where do you see yourself if 5/10 years...where do you see yourself? Good way to answer this? Tech is changing so much--who knows.
- Changing Career to IT from Finance: Certificate Program or Master's?
- IT Hiring Managers...advice please
- How do i get more "immersed" in the world of IT and technology? (News outlets, Podcasts etc.) and prepared for my Bachelor's?
- I have a phone interview for a Windows Operations specialist with PeopleSoft. What kind of questions would they ask me?
- Does anyone has solution of this case study ??
- UK - Got Interviews for IT Apprenticeships in coming weeks. Would appreciate advice
- How much am I (or will be in a couple of years) worth for potential employer? Also, why is it so hard to get friends into IT-related hobbies?
- I have some good experience and certs, but no degree. Will this hurt me in the future?
- I am in need of advice on my resume
- Can I become a software engineer with an IT or CIS degree?
- Start Freelance
- Tips for approaching boss about working remote?
- Interview with multiple HR personnel (second/last round of interviews) - Desktop Support/Entry Level Position
- Resume Feedback
| What Bachelor's Degree Program Doesn't Deal With Databases and Programming? - Advice Posted: 16 Apr 2018 07:59 AM PDT Hello ITCareerQuestions, I'm enrolling back into College this Winter for my Bachelor's in IT. I love more so the management/business side of things more than the programming, DevOps, Database side. I have approx. 10 years of experience in Networking and leading teams of technicians. My CIO told me I can defiantly advance but as I get older (25 this year), I may hit a ceiling. So, while I have 5 years until I'm 30, I'm using 3-4 of those to get this BSIT for my kids (once I have them) and ultimately my future. BUT, i DO NOT, once again, DO NOT like programming, nothing to those who love it, I'm just not the guy, lol. I'm familiar with Linux BASH, small scripts, start-up scripts, batch files, powershell, those type of things, but getting into a database changing code to make this function enabled plus x,y, and z, I'd rather not. lol They may even get paid more lol To those who have degrees and those without, just looking for advice and the correct path. I'm also going to speak with a counselor in the nearing future, but in the meantime I figured getting advice from the PROS is the way to ALWAYS GO! I have to start all the way from my AAS, I currently need 54 credits to complete it, but IDC. I'm down to help myself be a better version of myself. IT End Goals: CIO/IT Executive and/or IT Manager Interest: Networks/Security/Management Thanks To All Who Responds, ~GoalCatcher [link] [comments]  |
| Can l get a solid network job with just help desk experience and CCNA/CCNET Cert no degree? Posted: 15 Apr 2018 08:47 PM PDT As the title says, would lt be possible to land a job with a year experience in help desk with a ccna or a ccnet cert and no degree ? [link] [comments]  |
| What program should l start teaching myself ? Posted: 15 Apr 2018 08:09 PM PDT Java, python etc. not really sure what to begin learning [link] [comments]  |
| Trying To Get Into The IT Field Posted: 16 Apr 2018 09:50 AM PDT So after working in higher education for the last almost eight years and realizing that this type is getting me absolutely nowhere in life, I finally realize what I really want to do for work. I have always been fascinated with technology and how computers help advance our communication with one another, how efficient and convenient it makes everyday life and how it is pushing the growth of our global society. For years I was one of those people that would have expensive gadgets and technology at my disposal and never really used it to its full potential. My smartphone for example. There are so many things that I can do with my cell phone than I ever could when I was growing up. Using this technology to talk to friends/family about when the next time we would see one or sending money to them in emergency situations or just sending a message of encouragement was just the tip of the proverbial iceberg. I have decided to start to invest my time into getting some certifications so that I can delve into the Information Technology field. I figure, if I can at least make the same amount of money that I am making now in Higher education in IT, I have pretty much accomplished my goals... Right? Well we will see. I noticed that I have a knack for working with computers and different programs more so than my older colleagues. I recognize these apps make my life so much easier if applied correctly. They either are very resistant to learning how to utilize this technology or just simple refuse to use it at all. The world is constantly changing and I want to be apart of that evolutionary process and not get left behind because I was set in my ways or stubborn. I know that this will be an uphill climb for me but I feel like once I get the first certification out of the way and get my foot in the door, the rest won't be as hard to obtain. I talk to my friends who are apart of the IT field and they are living a very comfortable life because if the skill set they have acquired over the years. I hope everything works out in my favor. I purchased a book off of Amazon to help me get my A+ Certification. My friend told me that it is not very hard and pretty straight forward. I also downloaded an app to help me study for the certification exam. I will try to get as much information as I can to help me prepare for it. Wish me luck! [link] [comments]  |
| Posted: 16 Apr 2018 08:57 AM PDT Hey, fellow Redditors… So, I've been working with both N-Central (N-Able) and Automate (Labtech) for a number of years now as a full-time job. I'm looking to branch out on my own as a consultant for these products. I see a lot of people having issues trying to setup and get their RMM tools working right for them and I thought it would be a viable business opportunity. I know a lot of MSP's don't like the overhead of paying inside admins for their internal systems and products, so I think this would be a cost benefit for companies. What do you guys and gals think? Is there a need for help with these solutions? Over the years, I've mastered everything from alerting, patching and automation and I think I could offer a lot to MSP's. [link] [comments]  |
| Posted: 16 Apr 2018 08:24 AM PDT Hello all, So I'd like some input on what to do in the next couple years of my life. I'm a high school junior at the moment and I've set my mind on the IT industry. Right now I don't have too much in terms of certifications. I have an Adobe Photoshop certification and an Autodesk Maya certification which isn't really IT. However, I'm currently enrolled in a computer engineering class, and my school is buying me a voucher and a study book to take the CompTIA A+ 901. I plan on taking Computer Engineering 2 and Networking 2 next year, where I would (hopefully) get the CompTIA A+ 902. Another thing that I have going on now is that I'm attempting to get an Internship at Lenovo. I've sent in my application and am currently waiting for a reply. The last thing that could help me is my 5 years in 2 different CTSOs (Carrer and Technical Student Organizations) which is Technology Student Association and SkillsUSA. Other than that, I don't have too much in terms of things that make me stand out from others who I would be competing against for jobs. Is there anything else I can do outside of what I already have that could help put me above others. Or any advice as what the expect TL;DR I have some stuff to make me stand out but I'd like more, any recommendations or advice for what to do in the future [link] [comments]  |
| Posted: 16 Apr 2018 10:33 AM PDT Hey guys, what are better ways to answer questions about where will you be in 5 years/ 10 years [personally, I think these are the worst questions because tech is changing so much, even the person who is asking the question doesn't know what will happen.] I understand that companies want good people, and those people if they are beneficial to stay with them but how do I answer this without getting into too much of what I want/ and or looking for verses what the company wants. [link] [comments]  |
| Changing Career to IT from Finance: Certificate Program or Master's? Posted: 16 Apr 2018 10:11 AM PDT I have a 4-year degree (Bachelor of Business Admin) and worked for a Fortune 10 Company in corporate finance for 4.5 years. I am 27 now and realize my path in life was meant for something else. Finance simply stopped engaging me like before. Based on self-research in areas of security, networking and system admin (which are areas of current interest), I plan to attain Cisco certifications at some point, but need advice on what the best thing to do now is for someone with no prior background/experience in IT. Before studying for certs, should I enroll in a certificate program (e.g. Networking Specialist Certificate, Post-Bachelor Certificate in Information Systems Management, etc.) which would be helpful for studying, or enroll in a Master's Program in Information Science to have a broader initial exposure and to simply "check the box" from a recruiting perspective? I weighed pros and cons relative to time and money (for example, a Master's will take ~2 yrs vs. ~1 yr for a certificate program) but this is not enough information to decide my future. What do others in the industry have to say about these options and other available routes I can take to jump-start my IT career? I am determined to do what it takes to start from scratch. Thank you for your inputs. [link] [comments]  |
| IT Hiring Managers...advice please Posted: 16 Apr 2018 10:05 AM PDT What are your tips for someone with an unrelated criminal record (DWI) to successfully clear your HR department so that you can hire them? Also, what moves could they make in the interview that would make you want to "stick your neck out" for them? Should I 100% expect a background screen or do you not always use them? Should I fear "shooting myself in the foot" by disclosing too soon? Or should I just get it out of the way in the first in-person interview? I have not received paperwork from HR regarding a background check yet so I am contemplating whether I should disclose during the interview or wait to see if they prompt me to disclose later. Any advice is appreciated. for further context on my situation: https://www.reddit.com/r/AskHR/comments/8ave7j/i_have_two_misdemeanors_that_are_unrelated_to_it/ New job interview is tomorrow [link] [comments]  |
| Posted: 16 Apr 2018 12:14 AM PDT I'm starting a BA in IT after the summer and i wanna prepare as much as possible. My technological background is... limited to say the least. I know how the build a PC and google common computer problems one may have, and like a couple of lines of HTML in Dreamweaver from school. That's it. One of my worries is that i'm not really into the whole "computers world", like what the latest graphic card is or the power of an Iphone, gaming etc (more of an literature and arts guy really). I was wondering if there's any recommended tech websites and or podcasts that i should read daily to get the latest news? ALso other tips and resources so i'll feel a little bit more prepared for my education? I'm kinda worried all the other guys will be your typical "computer guys" and know a lot more than me.. [link] [comments]  |
| Posted: 15 Apr 2018 09:37 PM PDT I have a phone interview for a Windows Operations specialist with PeopleSoft. They are an outsourced recruiter and they are known to ask technical questions. I've got a lot of experience with windows (12+ years) but I'm bad at answering questions. What kind of possible questions would they ask me? Job is for a bank supporting their Capital Markets (i.e. trading floor) department. It is a lateral move for me within the same bank. I currently work as an Operations specialist for their SOC department. [link] [comments]  |
| Does anyone has solution of this case study ?? Posted: 16 Apr 2018 07:45 AM PDT |
| UK - Got Interviews for IT Apprenticeships in coming weeks. Would appreciate advice Posted: 16 Apr 2018 03:55 AM PDT I Have got several interviews for IT apprenticeships with several different companies.
The job titles range from as generic as 'IT Apprentice' to a role as specific as Network Support Engineer Apprentice or IT Infrastructure Engineer Apprentice.
Basically, What I want to know is:
Most of these apprenticeship interviews involve:
Some of the interviews require:
I Will link to my CV and my reference letter, so you guys can have a little better understanding, and to also critique them for further help. Got to keep in mind there's a very good chance I may not get one of these apprenticeships: https://imgur.com/a/YDA4y
I'll be answering all questions, and editing as needed if I haven't made something clear, and/or left a detail of importance out. [link] [comments]  |
| Posted: 16 Apr 2018 06:46 AM PDT I am writing this post because I have totally no point of measure to compare myself to other people that may apply for a job that I want. Let's start - I live in Poland and I was able to find enough interesting IT workplaces that I'd get a hard time sending CV to all of them. All have very good salaries what makes me very happy, but what makes me not happy is not being able to tell if I am good enough for them. I am currently 18 (halfway through high school or whatever you call it in English) and from what I can say my skill set is very wide: I started having fun with Unity + C# programming (back then I couldn't even know how useful skill it is gonna be. Intil now I feel that I can use it on intermediate level) two years ago and from that moment learnt much more - probably cause gamedev is such a complicated and complex piece of art - Blender 3D + Substance Painter (I feel like I mastered 3D graphics in less than one year, yay) then I started my interest in 2D art - learnt some pencil drawings then got graphic tablet - I can draw pretty good but still on beginner level. Next, I wrapped my head around HTML and CSS, today I am starting to learn JS and after that, I want to get some basic level of PHP knowledge. I am learning constantly with short breaks after I get tired, even found an old MacBook so I can exercise Unity/C#/Web when we got free lessons at school. I spend my 80% of free time learning and trying to get better at all of those things - and considering that some people focus on only one of them all and dedicate themselves to be the best in it I feel like I am somewhere behind - I don't want to be, I want to be the master, be the best. And no - I can't just abandon all my hobbies to master one of them, I just can't. I love all of those things. Secondly, I wanted to get some information about levels of skill. When employer on the website says that he needs and master C# programmer what does it mean? Is there any universal scale that I could easily place myself at? Does master at C# use google to get some help when writing complicated code solution or is he the person that can remember every possible function, class etc. in 100% and that can code the whole program with no bugs in one day? Does beginner/intermediate Webmaster watch tutorials how to implement some great, beautiful frontend stuff? Who is who there, because I don't know where I could even apply. As you rode before I can learn something new completely at an advanced level in less than one year. And I have two more years before finishing school to make accurate decisions. My dream job is being somebody in Game Development, probably a programmer because of highest salaries, but if it wouldn't work I have very much experience in every other branch. To be clear - yes, I actually think that I am better than other people considering the environment that I live in. From my observation, there are no people that are interested in something else than playing games all the fucking time. They are all basically born consumers while I want to be producer since I was 12. They just want to get something or waste time - I want to give something to this world - primarily that was video games, because I personally love them too, but after some time looks like I could do anything. So I look for that's what is best paid. Sorry for the digression, to the point. Why are some people lazy/not motivated/short-sighted? It bugs me because I can't get any of them into programming or art and even if I do they lack motivation and they look like making 10 times bigger salary than other people doesn't work on them. Looks like I changed my topic a little bit, but I am open to your comments. Let's discuss it, why not? Tl,dr; High school student that feels insecure about his IT skillset (that he invested whole 2-3 last years in), because of no point of reference. Mid-perfectionist who wants to be master at everything and is not sure about it being even possible or even if possible being worse than people who dedicate their lives to one kind of work. Also, why is it so hard getting friends into IT-related hobbies? PS. Sorry for all mistakes in my post, as I said before English is not my native language. PS2. I also wanted to ask about a not-popular-in-my-country gap year. Is it a good idea to get one of those awesome jobs after finishing current school and after that one year go for a degree or there is no chance to get the well-paid job without a degree? I always thought that experience is worth more than some shitty papers that don't guarantee skills, only that this person spent their 6 years (Jesus it is so much time...) on learning complex stuff in the most boring way. [link] [comments]  |
| I have some good experience and certs, but no degree. Will this hurt me in the future? Posted: 15 Apr 2018 04:43 PM PDT Just wanted to hear your opinion on whether I was too brazen to skip the college route and jump into the workforce early. I'm 24 years old, never went to college, and work full time as a security consultant. My job is all pentesting and social engineering. I also have my OSCP and OSCE certifications, which are well respected in the industry. Also, I'm on track to become a Senior security consultant this year because it will be my third year on the job and I've displayed leadership abilities. However, I have to admit I do get nervous reading here about hitting a wall or glass ceiling later in my career without a degree. I feel like I'm outgrowing this position and don't want to be stuck here. [link] [comments]  |
| I am in need of advice on my resume Posted: 16 Apr 2018 02:31 AM PDT Hello guys, I am new to the IT field, I am only 20 years old and I am graduating in less than a month with an Associates from my Community College. I have my CCNA and ~8 months of relevant work experience. I'll be frank, I dislike my job... a lot. I am not going into details, but I want to find a better opportunity. There is another option though, I could transfer to a 4 year School and get a BS in Information Technology as a full-time student. Or perhaps I could do it part-time. I would like critique on my resume and an opinion on School full-time or not. [link] [comments]  |
| Can I become a software engineer with an IT or CIS degree? Posted: 15 Apr 2018 03:35 PM PDT I've thought about this quite a bit because I really want to program when I graduate. I'm going into my second year for my IT degree and we are required to get an internship at the end of this year. I've been told there's been plenty of students that were able to get programming jobs but I'm more worried about my bachelors. Most students transfer to the university close by which offers CS and CIS but I know that with my classes, I'll only be able to transfer into the CIS program. I'm really thinking about switching into a CS program even though it'll set me back a bit, just so I don't get overlooked when applying for programming jobs down the line. Are any of you software engineers/developers who have an IT or CIS degree? Would you recommend staying with the IT/CIS path or switch into CS? [link] [comments]  |
| Posted: 15 Apr 2018 08:13 PM PDT Hello guys, I am planning to do some freelance job in my part time. Do anyone have any idea from where I can get some freelance work or contacts who can provide me freelance work Thanks in advance! [link] [comments]  |
| Tips for approaching boss about working remote? Posted: 15 Apr 2018 01:08 PM PDT I've been in IT with this company for 10 years now, sys admin for the past 5. And I've decided I'm done living here, but I'd like to keep this job. Has anyone approached their boss about working remote? We're continually moving things to Azure and all our mailboxes are in O365. There is very little reason for me to physically be in our building except for occasionally pushing a power button or having the CEO's administrative assistant walk into my cube. I could get one of the tech support guys to push the buttons and the CEO's assistant can learn to use the ticketing system. I figure I'll present all this to him, remind him how good I am at working independently, and even offer to work from the office we have in the city I'd like to move to. [link] [comments]  |
| Posted: 15 Apr 2018 01:26 PM PDT I have been invited to a second interview for a desktop support position (Full-time). Just to give a little bit of background how I came across this position: A recruiter contacted me on LinkedIn for the position, had a phone screening and in-person interview with me to learn more about me and what I wanted and of course, to tell me more about the job. He sent my resume to the hiring manager and HR manager who asked me to come in for the first interview. I first talked with the hiring manager who went over the position, let me ask questions, and inquired about my experience and skills. He asked some troubleshooting questions, how I would go about this, how I would handle dealing with executives, etc. The hiring manager then asked me some behavioral questions while he was still there and let me ask more questions about the company and IT things. The recruiter contacted me later on that day and told me they would like me to come in for a second interview. I just received an email of the interview setup which consists of four 30 minute interviews with different HR personnel. My question is, what can I expect from these interviews? I asked around and was told that I am past the screening part or deciding if they think I am a good fit but then why am I interviewing with 4 different HR people? The recruiter mentioned salary and benefits will come up but that can't be all what we will talk about? And 4 people will ask me the same thing? I was expecting behavioral questions again but I wanted to know what they are trying to look for or what is the purpose of this big interview? Many thanks in advance! [link] [comments]  |
| Posted: 15 Apr 2018 01:23 PM PDT tl;dr marketing person applying for helpdesk jobs, please critique resume aboveHi! I got a bachelors degree in communications in late 2015 and have since worked in marketing either full-time or freelance. Unfortunately it turns out I hate marketing and writing jobs are a little thin on the ground, so I'm hoping to make an early career change and turn my passion for technology into a career. I'm starting out applying for helpdesk jobs, resume linked above. A little more info about me in convenient list form:
I'd love to hear any feedback or advice you might have. Thanks for taking the time to read this! [link] [comments]  |
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