IT Career What positions should I apply for? |
- What positions should I apply for?
- Laid off after more than 30 years in IT... no certs no degree
- Linux vs Windows
- Certs for Internships?
- Major Change from IS to CS
- Do I need any certifications to be a Help Desk Technician?
- Associates in Computer Network Administration and Security
- How much should I expect to earn with these qualifications?
- Branches of IT
- Good deal on CompTIA and Cisco courses?
- How Do You Find What Area of IT You Want to Progress Toward
- Are remote sysadmins focused on managing virtual environments a thing?
- Is Computer Programing And Computer Science The Same Major?
- One internship and tutoring job at my University. Graduating in May and just looking for some advice.
- Some advice on where to land a position
- I Want to become a sysadmin for Software and Tech companies. Help Me!
- I'm looking for some advice on how to prepare for a new job on Monday.
- What is a help desk job?
- What certifications would you suggest to prepare for an IT position like the one I've linked inside?
- Self-taught pros, how do you market yourself for senior technical positions?
| What positions should I apply for? Posted: 27 Jul 2018 06:37 AM PDT Background: I am 28 years old working in a non-IT position. I have been working on my BS in Computer Networking through night classes for the last 4 years; I will finally graduate December of this year. I also have a Network+ and (by then) have completed my CCNA: R/S. I also have 4 years of military experience (if that even matters), but as a mechanic, not an IT. I have a wife and kids to support and I currently have a decent paying job to support our bills. I understand that helpdesk is generally the first place to start, however I was curious if my above qualifications would help me get something that pays a tad more? I'm not all about the Benjamin's, I'm actually taking a big pay cut to get into IT from what I'm making now, simply because it's what I want to do with my life. If necessary I can work on getting another certification before I make the leap of faith. I am gainfully employed right now so there is 0 rush, other than my desire to quit this job. I want to go into networking but I understand how vital "getting your foot in the door" is initially so I'm more focused on what will it take to get a job in general? I can always zero in on networking later. Would a Microsoft certification be beneficial to me? So with the above, is Helpdesk all I can realistically get hired on for with 0 experience? Also, about how much money can I expect to make at an entry level position. I'm just trying to run numbers with my wife to help us make the call on how much we need to get into our savings before I make the career shift. Any insight is much appreciated. Thank you very much for your time if you got this far and read it all. [link] [comments]  |
| Laid off after more than 30 years in IT... no certs no degree Posted: 26 Jul 2018 07:54 PM PDT Like the title says, after more than 30 years my company laid off a big chunk of the IT dept. Now I'm out there looking for an equivalent position and it's just not happening. It feels like because I don't have certs in anything or a degree it's tough to get a break. (also didn't help my former employer tended to put people in silos, so you got real good at your little part in IT but didn't have exposure to much else) Also it seems like companies are looking for someone that can do just about everything and are absolute experts at everything. Which is a big culture shock compared to what I'm used to. Should I try to quickly get some certs under my belt? I know it will take time (that I don't have) but I gotta do something other than just put in job apps all day. Any advise? [link] [comments]  |
| Posted: 27 Jul 2018 04:05 AM PDT So I'm currently working on LPIC-1 for Linux, and MCSA for Windows. [link] [comments]  |
| Posted: 27 Jul 2018 03:28 AM PDT Heya everybody, I'm getting my Bachelor's in CompSci and will be starting my Junior year in September. I spent the better half of this summer building and learning more about web applications, but I want my career after uni to be in Network Administration and eventually Engineering. So, I've been getting my resume shaped up to apply for internships in the Fall with no work experience, and was wondering if it would be worth spending the next two months studying to get an entry-level cert like the CCENT or AWS Cloud Practitioner. I know that there's a bit of stigma towards viewing a cert as a replacement for experience, but I think my resume looks a little barren without either. What's your guys' opinion on this? Do company's expect (or prefer) applying students to have low level certs like these? How helpful would you generally say they are for getting past screening and into an interview? Thanks for reading :) [link] [comments]  |
| Posted: 27 Jul 2018 08:26 AM PDT Hey guys and gals, I'm a junior in UMD's business school majoring in IS. I looked at a lot of IT job postings online, and a majority of them preferred CS degrees. I enjoy programming but I do not really enjoy math so I went with IS. I personally feel I am not being challenged enough and I am contemplating switching to CS, but I'm on the fence. I compared the curricula and a 300/400 level class for IS is equivalent to object oriented 2 if that gives you an idea of the relevancy of difficulty. I have scholarships that are willing to pay for me as long as I am here because of extenuating circumstances so time is not really of the essence. But I would be starting from calc 1 and CMSC131, I did the math and I would be here 6-7 semesters. However, on the other hand, I may be able to apply to the business school's "plus 1 program" which would land me an MS in IS in the amount of time (6-7 semesters) it would take to get a BS in CS. I have looked at lots of online jobs postings for information systems, and quite a few actually ask for a CS degree. Seems like a CS major could do just about any of those job responsibilities but an IS major could not do all of a CS major's. I know CS focuses more on coding itself and theory, where as IS is more how the systems function. I honestly would prefer to manage information systems and/or do security over being a software engineer. I was told by a few CS people that the degree doesn't matter they just want to see how you code if you're an engineer, security specialist, information systems manager, etc. and seems to me like even the MS in IS does not focus on coding as heavily as CS. However, CS does not really focus on stuff like project management or finance but to be honest most of that stuff can be taught over night with Google, but I cannot teach myself intense coding overnight. I've been told IS is more for a "people person" but seems to me like most of that "people person" is a natural skill you have I feel I already possess, and CS will teach me the stuff I do not have already. Would I be better off getting the MS in IS and maybe going out of my way for some certifications or pursuing the BS in CS? I asked on UMD's reddit and some folk suggested I get the BS in IS then move forward with an MS in CS but without that hardcore theory or upper level math concentrations I think I would struggle. I'll take any advice, preferably from someone with an IS or CS degree, and I appreciate you taking your time to read this / respond. tldr; I cannot decide between pursuing an MS in IS or a BS in CS, I enjoy programming but feel employers know I'll be lacking the upper level math concentration that CS majors have. [link] [comments]  |
| Do I need any certifications to be a Help Desk Technician? Posted: 27 Jul 2018 08:08 AM PDT I'm just starting out and I have no experience whatsoever. I only have my A+ and a few other certs from TestOut. [link] [comments]  |
| Associates in Computer Network Administration and Security Posted: 27 Jul 2018 08:07 AM PDT Would it be worth it to get an associates in Computer Network Administration and Security? I have a bachelors in English education and I am teaching English part time, but I am struggling to find full time work in a state over saturated with teachers. What would my career prospects be with this degree? Would I be able to find a job with just an associates, or do I need a bachelors degree? Thank you. [link] [comments]  |
| How much should I expect to earn with these qualifications? Posted: 27 Jul 2018 07:37 AM PDT Hello :) I'm wondering about how much should one expect to earn yearly with these cents the US/Canada or Europe: CCNP R&S CCNA R&S CCENT LPIC1 LPIC2 Computer engineering degree Zero experience [link] [comments]  |
| Posted: 26 Jul 2018 05:50 PM PDT Can someone tell me the different branches of IT? Like, you start off as help desk, then boom go up here, then here, and so on. I know it's hard to be specific, but can someone give me an example? [link] [comments]  |
| Good deal on CompTIA and Cisco courses? Posted: 27 Jul 2018 07:23 AM PDT I saw these deals and am wondering if anyone has any experience using these courses. I don't know if I'd go on to get any certifications but I'm thinking the information might be useful. https://deals.gdgt.com/sales/the-complete-2018-comptia-certification-training-bundle-lifetime-access https://deals.gdgt.com/sales/ultimate-cisco-certification-super-bundle-lifetime I currently have no IT degree/experience/certifications and am trying to get a help desk job/start a career in IT. [link] [comments]  |
| How Do You Find What Area of IT You Want to Progress Toward Posted: 27 Jul 2018 07:12 AM PDT Hey Guys this may sound like a silly question but I'm sure I'm not the only one with this problem. I've been in the IT field for close to five years now as a Network Engineer for a professional services company and I'm looking to make my next jump in my career. We are a small company and I primarily do a variety of work. Sysadmin roles, support for our internal users, server projects, creating policies and pointing out deficiencies that I see, lead tech on our new ERP system, lead tech on learning various software applications that we've taken on, etc. I love learning different areas, which is why I feel I've been thrown into more of an array of areas than anyone else in my department. I've also been going to school on and off for Information Security which is my primary background and am currently a senior. I don't have any certifications, but if I get any I want to make sure they provide value to wherever I grow into. My problem now is that even with a better idea of all the areas of IT I could progress to I still have a hard time determining what the best role would be for me to progress in. Long term I've felt I would like to play an upper management role in security. (My technical skills are likely average, my soft skills so far have been my shining areas, leadership, taking initiative and addressing deficiencies within my organization, communicating with clients). How did you pick your next step? Did you have a plan from the beginning with each jump in your career? Did you deviate from your plan? Did you find out you like many areas, which only adds to the noise? Did you take a position you found out was a step back in the direction you wanted to grow? What advice or information out there helped you find what area you will excel at with your given skill sets. tl;dr Been in IT 5 years. Finding out I like everything, but that doesn't help with a good direction to grow. Q&A on how you navigated your professional growth in your career. [link] [comments]  |
| Are remote sysadmins focused on managing virtual environments a thing? Posted: 27 Jul 2018 09:29 AM PDT My goal is to move into a work-from-home remote role. My specialization is in virtual environments, and I'm working on getting appropriate certifications to be an appealing hire. I guess what I'm not really sure about is, what are the odds of a position like that being remote? A good number of my friends operate as salesforce admins, and they are swamped in remote job offers, which makes sense. But how feasible is it to work remotely for virtual machine management, considering that sometimes interaction with the physical hosts is necessary? Thanks for any input you have to offer! [link] [comments]  |
| Is Computer Programing And Computer Science The Same Major? Posted: 26 Jul 2018 11:07 PM PDT Hi. This might be a dumb question but is computer programing and computer science the same major [link] [comments]  |
| Posted: 27 Jul 2018 12:33 AM PDT Hello All, I have one internship under my belt in which I workes with a Sys admin team where we worked with Windows Server 2016 and different Linux distros. I want to head down the Cyber Security or Sys admin route. I currently studying for my Security+ and will take it at the end of August. I've also been thinking about getting a more advanced cert this year after my Security+ like CEH or CISSP as well as learning splunk and reading about network monitoring. I live in northern Maryland and the job market for me is the DC/MD/VA area. Any help or tips would be appreciated, thank you very much. [link] [comments]  |
| Some advice on where to land a position Posted: 26 Jul 2018 11:13 PM PDT I was recently terminated from my sales job and want to move into an entry level job in IT. I recently completed my A+ certification and I am a student at university pursuing a CS degree. My CS degree work has essentially entirely been coding and my previous work was in selling phones so I try to emphasize the troubleshooting with customers aspect but neither of these seem like they would be particularly enticing to employers, having my A+ is really all I can put out there with confidence. The issue I'm running into is in my local area on various job sites I can only find a single helpdesk/desktop support job. I live in the 3rd largest city in my state, so its not necessarily small. I just assume there are jobs out there but they're not being publicized. So where else should I look for a helpdesk position? I recall somebody mentioning hospitals, any other ideas? Sort of as a follow up, what would be the best next steps for me certification wise while I'm still looking for work. Should I continue working on more certifications while I'm unemployed and have the time even though I'm getting my degree and most likely won't be going the 'work your way up from helpdesk' route? If I can't find work in the next month or so but am able to get my network+ or security+ would this assist me in getting a position with more of a network or security focus even without the prior work experience? [link] [comments]  |
| I Want to become a sysadmin for Software and Tech companies. Help Me! Posted: 26 Jul 2018 10:45 AM PDT Hello guys, ill keep this as concise as possible. A little about me: I am in my early twenties and I found myself working for an MSP as an "Onsite customer support engineer"(really a junior system admin) after moving from a relatively low tech city(you can prob guess by my username). My qualifications stand at having an Associates Degree, Comptia A+, and a little under three years experience(One year of junior sys admin, 2 of helpdesk). A couple of months ago I found myself unhappy with my job due to mostly the pay , the constant traveling to a city an hour away, and the lack of a day to day interaction with a team. So I decided I wanted to start looking for a job and I started working on the CCNA without no real goal in mind besides passing it. After doing some thinking, i decided i wanted to work with people that are doing interesting things(to me) like game development, software development, and similar things. I like tech and that's why I got into this field. My main question is where do i go from working a small buisiness MSP to a software company and such? What sort of certificates or skills should i aim for in my pursuit of these sort of jobs? I was also offered a job at another MSP with a 12% pay bump, at this new MSP I would be much busier and will probably have less time to do on the job training. Accepting the job would benefit by working directly with a team,obviously more pay, and no crazy traveling. I have another interview in the coming days to be most likely be the sole sysadmin for a Financial Company the pay would be alot more substanial if i get offered the position (30% bump). I still plan on finishing my CCNA, because I believe network knowledge is crucial in any type of IT support role. Help me please! EDIT: edit i was looking at getting RHCSA to and MCSA server 2016, wondering if that's where i should start. I have started also learning Python for scripting (still on the basics tho). EDIT 2: GRAMMAR [link] [comments]  |
| I'm looking for some advice on how to prepare for a new job on Monday. Posted: 26 Jul 2018 12:46 PM PDT So as the title says I'm starting a new job this Monday and I'm looking for some advice. Without doxxing myself I can say that it will be supporting POS hardware, as a contractor from a call center. I don't have any experience doing over the phone support, and they've told me it is nearly all over the phone. It being only a Tier 1 position I feel I have enough experience for actually fixing the issues. The part that I'm worried about is actually having to explain it in very simplistic and easily understood terms to the person I'm supporting. What are some suggestions I could do to help prepare myself a little more. I'm nervous as it is but the thought of upsetting a user because I can't explain it properly is making it worse. Any help at all is greatly appreciated. [link] [comments]  |
| Posted: 27 Jul 2018 12:42 AM PDT This might sound stupid but what does a help desk job actually consist of?! I have been offered a job selling software with some trouble shooting involved over night shift hours. It basically sounds like a sales job in a call centre. Is this what to expect? [link] [comments]  |
| What certifications would you suggest to prepare for an IT position like the one I've linked inside? Posted: 26 Jul 2018 09:31 PM PDT https://www.randstadusa.com/jobs/search/4/634951/l2-help-desk-tech_austin/ I'm studying for A+ but wondering if you have any further suggestions considering I have little knowledge of IT? [link] [comments]  |
| Self-taught pros, how do you market yourself for senior technical positions? Posted: 26 Jul 2018 12:49 PM PDT So I've been in the biz for maybe 8 years or so now. I feel like I've gained a lot of knowledge and understanding, and can certainly hold my own as an engineer, senior admin, etc. My resume is getting hits from recruiters and occasionally a FTE position, but I think that I'm not getting more hits or interviews due to the fact that I have no degree and no certs. Don't get me wrong, I've taught myself SCCM, Windows administration, PowerShell, I'm currently learning DSC on my own, and I've done a lot of work standing up environments, servers, vSphere implementations, you name it, I have hands on experience doing it. What do you think the best thing for me to do now is? Should I get a degree to just check that HR box? Pass a few mid-level certs like MSCA, CCNA, VCP-DCV6.5? Or do I just need to market myself a bit better as a self-taught senior admin for these positions? [link] [comments]  |
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