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- Just got an old desktop that was used for a home server. Have some questions.
- Possible way to break into security, nervous at terms. Advice?
- How to get Windows Server experience?
- What should i do?
- Getting thrown into IT with an ME degree to help out the company. Need a lot of advice.
- What do interviewers expect?
- Need help deciding a major
- Is data entry a good start?
- CIW-web security associate exam anyone...?
- [Resume help] Trying to get into networking, 6 months in help desk, A+/CySA+/CCNA R&S. Looking for criticism
- Wondering where to go next career wise
- how do I gain respect from my colleagues?
- What are my options as a 19 year old trying to get into an IT career?
- New job - underpaid, counter offer
- Network Admin 1 position (Bank), question's.
- Applying for jobs with below minimum experience?
- Focus on in demand certifications?
- Can anyone help me figure out a career path? (Mid 40s)
- How much will this internship help me?
- Best time to inform current employer
- Software internship
- Applying for jobs while current company is investing in me
| Just got an old desktop that was used for a home server. Have some questions. Posted: 03 May 2018 05:16 AM PDT Lookong to get experience with linux and server OS's. I'm looking for some suggestions on what to install on my hypervisor. So far I am thinking: Windows server 2016 (for active directory) Windows 10 Machines A fedora box, A mint box, An Ubuntu box, And that's really all I have so far. Any suggestions on anything else? I'm trying to eventually get into cloud systems as well but not super familiar with the tech. Looking for that kind of stuff as well. [link] [comments]  |
| Possible way to break into security, nervous at terms. Advice? Posted: 03 May 2018 08:00 AM PDT Background: I've recently attended my school's job fair and passed out my resume to a bunch of recruiters. One employer in particiular called the FDM Group took interest in it, and upon our conversation, I learned that they contract IT security services to other companies throughout the US. I've recently passed the ensuing phone interview, video interview, and technical assessment interview with them, with just a final interview/in-person assessment needed. However, upon further studying into the company, I've happened upon countless negative reviews commenting how the company locks those who take their paid training into a 2 year contract, with a $50k salary and $20-30k penalty for breaking it off. As a graduating senior, I would really want to break into the security field using this opportunity, but the pay and penalty are really making me nervous. Does anyone have any advice on the matter? Thank you for your time. [link] [comments]  |
| How to get Windows Server experience? Posted: 02 May 2018 06:46 PM PDT I'm applying for various IT jobs in my area. I have 2 years' experience doing desktop support in an enterprise setting, and 1 year's doing freelance tech support. A lot of the tier 2 jobs I see ask for experience with Windows Server. Aside from buying lots of gear and setting up a domain network at home, where/how can I get experience administrating a network? [link] [comments]  |
| Posted: 03 May 2018 08:47 AM PDT Hi all, Soon-to-be college graduate I have a question in regards to my future employment. A little backstory; In January, I accepted a job offer for a position that starts in July. When I interviewed in December, I had on my resume a December graduation and a 3.23 GPA. Turns out, even though I was told I would graduate in December, I was told after I accepted the position that I needed to come back to take one class to fulfill my requirements for two bachelors degrees. After the fall semester, my GPA dropped to 3.18. After this semester, it will be a 3.205. The GPA cutoff for this position is 3.2. The company has background and drug tests starting soon. They require official transcripts which shows these things. They requested an unofficial transcript in December and I provided them with an accurate (at the time) copy. My question is; what should I do? Should I tell them about needing to come back for another semester? Should I tell them my GPA will go down? Is this a big deal? On a side note, I haven't told them up to this point because I was worried about losing the position. Now I am worried I may lose it because I haven't told them. What should I do? Please let me know. Thank you! Oliver [link] [comments]  |
| Getting thrown into IT with an ME degree to help out the company. Need a lot of advice. Posted: 03 May 2018 08:02 AM PDT I'm a mechanical engineer for a small company, less than 20 people. Only about half of us even have a computer. Very recently and abruptly, our one programmer left, and he was the IT guy as well. I'm attempting to step in and take over, but I haven't the foggiest clue where to start. No one else does either. I don't have time for a formal education in IT, I'll be learning on the fly in addition to my other duties. It's going to be tough, but I've always wanted to get into IT. This isn't the way I would have done it, but I'm going to seize the opportunity. Fortunately, our system can't be terribly complicated. We've got a few wifi networks, about 4 printers on the network, and a communal server where we store our files. That's about it. We don't push out updates to people's computers or anything like that. Can you guys help me out? How do I bootcamp myself through this? What should I start learning, and where do I start to learn about the system itself and its characteristics? Apologies if this sub is inappropriate. If you could direct me to another I'll happily post there. I've lurked this sub for awhile, and you guys seem great. Thanks in advance! [link] [comments]  |
| Posted: 03 May 2018 08:00 AM PDT I've been in the IT career field for quite a while. Bouncing from job to job. Many companies see my resume and see me as a great asset at first. But then when we interview, I suck at it. I have done everything on my resume. Maybe not to the extent they assume, but I've done it and can do it again if given a bit of time. I've swapped from being a Windows Sys Admin to a Linux sys admin. Been doing Linux sys admin work for about 6 years, but my scope isn't as wide. Do interviewers really want me to know how to do everything right then and there? I'm almost certain they don't know everything right then and there. I guess what shoot myself in the foot is that I am obviously nervous. Especially when you have 4 people staring you down. Anyone on the interviewer side of this? I've never held an interview and I honestly think some of them are dumb. Not all of them. [link] [comments]  |
| Posted: 03 May 2018 07:41 AM PDT Hi friends! I'm currently a high school junior and I am wanting to go into the IT field when I get out of college. My dream college does not have an IT specified major but another school I am looking at does. My dream school has computer science and information systems majors that closely resemble IT. Which major if I got into my dream school would you recommend? Or would you recommend me going to the other school that has a designated IT major? (I do still have time to think about it so it's not a big deal, just curious) [link] [comments]  |
| Posted: 03 May 2018 07:41 AM PDT I'm a 26y.o male, currently working a very dull government job. A position has opened up in Vancouver (I'm in Calgary at the moment) doing data entry. I understand data entry is a very dull and soul destroying, but will it be much help in getting into IT proper? [link] [comments]  |
| CIW-web security associate exam anyone...? Posted: 03 May 2018 02:56 AM PDT If anyone reading this has taken the exam, do you have any advice to how the exam is? Was there performance based questions? I have a few comptia certs but never tried CIW. I believe the exam specifics is 1D0_571. Any advice would be appreciated! [link] [comments]  |
| Posted: 02 May 2018 04:09 PM PDT Edit: updated v1 removed MPLS and BGP, separated certs and education, moved education to the bottom, edited school job description so emphasize some networking related tasks. Changed RSTP to STP and RSPAN to SPAN. Edit2: updated v2 Big change in the job description, made it more concise, worded things better, removed clutter. Simplified the skills - technologies section Tldr; My resume, currently dips into 2nd page, would like it to fit in one. Sorry if this gets a little lengthy. I dropped out of college after 2 years, not sure if I should include that but it was a relevant major. I didn't want the debt. If I can finish up later on in life that would be nice but right now I'm trying to make a career out of self study, certifications and working my way up. I'm looking for entry level / Jr. level network analyst or engineer positions or anything that will get me closer to the networking equipment. I'd like to make the resume a bit more concise. I looked up network engineer sample resumes and they all listed things they've implemented, projects they've been a part of and equipment they've used like Nexus 7000 series switches, 7200 series switches, ASAs, etc..I obviously have none of that so I just listed some things I've labbed and can set up at a ccna level but I don't know if that's a wise idea. I know my programming stuff might not be super relevant but it's all I got to show at the moment. I should note the last project about the tutoring was not completed. The guy running the place gave us a shot knowing we were just kids out of high school and if it worked out great if not all is good. Well I ended up moving to Austin and my friend to Pittsburgh for college at the end of summer and we left the project unfinished. Still learned a lot and I can talk about it if asked in an interview so I threw it on there. Good idea? Bad idea? I'm also reading Gary A. Donahue's Network Warrior that talks about ASAs and nexus series products so hopefully if I ever get a chance to play with one I won't be totally lost. One more thing, the CySA+ is really just a resume point. I don't have the skills of a cyber security analyst or a network security engineer. I think the test is poorly made but if it gets me looked at for a second longer or gets someone to call back, I think that's good. What should I do? Thanks [link] [comments]  |
| Wondering where to go next career wise Posted: 02 May 2018 11:34 PM PDT Hello guys, I'm looking for input on where to go career wise. I'm 26, went to college for a couple years but did not complete my course because of family issues that brought me back to the US. Unfortunately, I went to college in Canada but live in the US now so if I were to go back to college, I would have to start from scratch. I work as a support analyst, not paid very well but decent benefits. My goal is to move more into an IT project management type role. I don't really know how to do this. My company offers reimbursement for certification programs, is there anything you guys would recommend? Right now I'm just studying for a Linux+ certification as it's interesting to me and an Akamai certification as it's relevant to my current job. Thank you! [link] [comments]  |
| how do I gain respect from my colleagues? Posted: 03 May 2018 04:43 AM PDT For many years I've been a typical nerd and geek. Although, I remember, in the beginning of my career (IT help desk) I was doing ok. I could easily stand up when I had call, and help people with their problems. I could even handle easily with those people who are bad with computers and keeps calling you with all kinds of problems. Now I realize that for the last couple of years, I was harsh at users. Sometimes I could go around the office and tell colleagues how the other colleague is stupid when it comes to computers. Over the time, I become nervous person. Now, I've started noting that people do not respect me. In the corridors, they can just bypass as if they didn't see me. Or for example, few people will be standing and laughing and as soon as they see me, they just disappear. This, I think, affects my career now. People don't see me as a person who can contribute to the business on a greater level. They associate me with the printers, with the internet, with failed computers and so on. When it comes to hire someone for the strategic posts, the company look external candidates. I want to change it, but I don't know how to do it. What should I do, so that colleagues, HR, company management start noting me. But overall, how do I gain respect from my colleagues? [link] [comments]  |
| What are my options as a 19 year old trying to get into an IT career? Posted: 02 May 2018 09:29 PM PDT Currently, I have a part-time job at a gas station and I'm studying to get my A+ certification. I'm reasonably confident in my ability to fix computers as I've had experience fixing all the issues on my own computer and a lot of computer issues for my family and friends. I've thought about advertising computer repair on craigslist for cheap, but I'm not sure if it's a good idea. I feel like it would be valuable experience and possibly decent money, but would people trust a kid like me? If it is a bad idea, should I just finish up my A+? What jobs should I be on the lookout for specifically after I get it? I've heard about Geek Squad, but are there any other decent choices to start off with? [link] [comments]  |
| New job - underpaid, counter offer Posted: 02 May 2018 08:47 PM PDT I just got a new job about 3 months ago but recently found out that I'm being severely underpaid (by $30k) for someone who is midlevel. Our lower level guys are receiving salaries higher than me and it caused me to re-look at my position at the company and be very upset. I decided to start applying for a different position and managed to land an interview for the same type of position with a much higher salary ask because it was a question on the form. I'm going to attend the interview just to entertain myself and see if I can manage to get an offer but if I do get an offer, would it be a wise idea to send to my current employer a counter offer to re-negotiate my salary? I personally like the company and the product I'm working on, just pretty mad that I'm essentially being used as cheap labor. tl;dr: new job, find out 3 months later I'm being underpaid by 30k, I have an interview for same type of job for a different company, can I leverage that offer with current employer? [link] [comments]  |
| Network Admin 1 position (Bank), question's. Posted: 02 May 2018 01:58 PM PDT Hey, so pretty much my title. I have been in IT for the last 3 years, started at help desk and now a Sys Admin. I understand the basics of networking although I am no guru hence the level 1 job I applied for. I am looking to break into networking and specialize. What kind of interview question's can I expect? What are your daily issues/tasks that arise if you are a network admin? Seeing that I deal with our network I get help a lot of times with 3rd party vendors for major issues, do network admins usually deal with these types of problems on their own or does it all depend? Side note: I keep hearing networking engineers and admins will be soon out of the market and not in demand vbecause of automation or something? Whats that all about? Thank you, everyone! [link] [comments]  |
| Applying for jobs with below minimum experience? Posted: 02 May 2018 06:14 PM PDT I am a junior/sys-admin with two years experience and have recently relocated to the US so I have been checking out the job market, and thankfully it looks quite healthy. However a lot of these junior positions require a minimum of three years exp. Is it worth taking a chance applying when I only have just over two years experience? Also are there any stand out qualifications which will get me noticed above others? I have a CS degree and experience with AWS / Win / Linux and plan to get some certs like the CCNA / MCSE but I can only do that once I earn the $ to fund them, but are there any others I should consider? P.s. I am still waiting for my work permit to be processed, is it possible to work for free to gain experience in the US whilst I wait? [link] [comments]  |
| Focus on in demand certifications? Posted: 02 May 2018 01:00 PM PDT I've been browsing through job postings and noticed some certifications are much more in demand than others. Some are pretty obscure while others are listed everywhere. I had plans to get the CCNA Security and CCNA Cyber Ops but noticed no one even asks for them. There were only 3 and 1 job postings respectively in my area asking for these two certifications. In comparison, the Sec+ and CISSP had 50+ job postings. Would it make sense to focus on the more popular certifications - the one's people are asking for? I already have my CCNA R/S, GSEC, and AWS SA certification. I want to be well rounded in Network, Cloud and Security going into my 2nd year of work. I'm still not sure what I want to specialize in. Should I focus on the CCNP R/S and CISSP because they are more prevalent in job postings/recognized? Has anyone has success getting these more obscure certifications? Thanks! [link] [comments]  |
| Can anyone help me figure out a career path? (Mid 40s) Posted: 02 May 2018 03:22 PM PDT |
| How much will this internship help me? Posted: 02 May 2018 05:10 PM PDT I was recently accepted for a summer IT internship. I will be working and learning support with hardware, servers, networking, and virtualization. I am slated to finish my associates of applied science in IT in the fall. Will the degree plus internship be enough to land me a decent job when I graduate? [link] [comments]  |
| Best time to inform current employer Posted: 02 May 2018 01:01 PM PDT I have a job offer with an answer deadline tomorrow's evening. I think I am on the verge of receiving another ( having one final interview tomorrow morning). At the same time, I have a lunch with my bosses tomorrow - currently outsourced in a different company. Should I telll tomorrow my bosses that I am leaving the company? If yes, before, in the middle or in the end of the lunch? [link] [comments]  |
| Posted: 02 May 2018 03:49 PM PDT I accepted a software development internship and I am curious on the typical pace of these types of internships when it comes to the difficulty of the daily projects. Like day one they throw you "into the fire" and expect you to know everything or do theh ease you into things over the span of a few weeks [link] [comments]  |
| Applying for jobs while current company is investing in me Posted: 02 May 2018 02:18 PM PDT So I'm pretty fed up with my job. Tired of the people, the problems and the job in general. I've been there since finishing highschool and have been there for 6 years. I just feel it's time to move on. Now the company is flying me out of the country for training soon so it feels weird sending my resume out to other companies. At this point I really have no interest in traveling there. The training I think is useful and I'm interested in learning it but really only applies to this company. How do you deal that? [link] [comments]  |
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