IT Career [Weekly] What would you like to know Wednesday? General Question Thread |
- [Weekly] What would you like to know Wednesday? General Question Thread
- Coursera is offering a free month of specialized CS courses including Computer Security and Networks which of the security ones would be worth investing some time into?
- Want to start an IT career after a dead end degree
- Is the National Guard worth it?
- Which cert will get me the most calls for potential interviews? Laid off far too long
- Hiring Perspective
- Part time IT Careers?
- Entry level role titles for a guy looking to switch careers.
- Which position would be a better start in IT, a Data center tech or a help desk position?
- Is there anything entry level beyond service desk?
- Got a job offer and I'm scared as hell...
- What is IT Service Delivery?
- Help Desk Bonuses
- Requesting advice for path to Cyber Security career!
- A career path which converges Physics and Computer Science.
- Unsure how to proceed
- Career break - effects of delaying career a few years
- What am I missing? How can I get hired?
- MCSA in Windows 10
- Considering majoring in Computer Information Systems, is there any reason why I shouldn't?
- Should you be allowed to graduate with an information systems minor if
- Interested in finding an it company
- Which is better for my resume?
- Questions about transitioning from a Windows shop to a complete Apple / Mac shop
- W2 vs 1099?
| [Weekly] What would you like to know Wednesday? General Question Thread Posted: 28 Nov 2018 12:18 AM PST Not every question needs a backstory or long explanation but it is still a question that you would like answered. This is weekly thread is setup to allow a chance for people to ask general questions that they may not feel is worthy of a full post to the sub. Examples:
Please keep things civil and constructive! MOD NOTE: This will be a weekly post on every Wednesday. [link] [comments]  |
| Posted: 27 Nov 2018 09:58 PM PST Link to the promotion https://www.coursera.org/promo/cs-week-2018 Basically I have a little experience in IT (I've taken classes in college for the COMPTIA A+ cert and Network+ cert but haven't taken the test for the cert) I really want to get into security, I listen to Security now with Steve gibson and a few other security podcasts regularly so I have a basic understanding of security but would like to build upon my knowledge. Does anybody have any experience with these or are they even worth investing a month worth of free time into. [link] [comments]  |
| Want to start an IT career after a dead end degree Posted: 28 Nov 2018 09:03 AM PST Hello everyone, been lurking for a while but I decided its time to just ask for help. I graduated with a psych degree that, without any surprise, has gotten me no where. I've taken a liking to what I've heard about IT recently from friends and such and want to know where I should start. I've been applying to help desk jobs like mad but lots of them seem to ask for experience and degrees in the field. Is there somewhere to go before help desk? Additionally I'm planning on starting the trek to grab an A+ cert. Are there any other certs I should grab as well? Just looking for the best way to start off running. [link] [comments]  |
| Is the National Guard worth it? Posted: 28 Nov 2018 05:46 AM PST I'm currently in a program at my local community college that is essentially training for A+, Net+, and Sec+. I will be finished in March and will have all three of those certs probably by February. I have a job lined up doing fiber optic installations as well as a helpdesk job to fall back on. Enter the National Guard recruiter. He's talking really highly about me being able to join for 4 years, get my bachelor's degree while I'm in, get a security clearance, get a couple of "other certs", get out, and be able to go work practically anywhere making "insane amounts of money". My only worry is that I'd be able to do all of that anyways without the help from the National Guard. That leads me into a few questions. Is a bachelor's degree absolutely necessary to move up in the current job market? What exactly is a security clearance and does it carry over to other jobs? Is there really "insane amounts of money" to be made if I do go through with this? All of that finally brings us to the title question. Is the National Guard REALLY worth it? [link] [comments]  |
| Which cert will get me the most calls for potential interviews? Laid off far too long Posted: 28 Nov 2018 10:23 AM PST I know certs aren't everything, but between CCNA R&S and AWS SA Associate, which do you think will get me the best response? I've worked mostly in operations and, mostly NOCs, but been studying both my CCNA and AWS SA Associate. Both I find interesting to some extent, but honestly just looking to get a job as soon as possible. Getting depressed having been out this long, along with some other major stressors. I get conflicting answers depending on whom I speak with. Some say AWS people are lacking in the field and Cisco is nice to have but Cloud-based skills and knowledge are very much in demand. [link] [comments]  |
| Posted: 28 Nov 2018 08:23 AM PST Hiring gurus and managers: Does having two bachelor degrees listed on a resume ever cause you to raise an eyebrow at a job candidate? I got a liberal arts degree but realizd a couple years later I wanted a degree in IT so I went for it. The two degrees would be listed about 3 years apart. Is this a negative to hiring managers or will it at least show I'm dedicated? Some people told me it would raise eyebrows and show poor judgement on my part to a hiring manager. [link] [comments]  |
| Posted: 28 Nov 2018 10:20 AM PST Hey everyone. Just joined this sub. Google couldn't give me any answers for some reason, so I thought I'd ask here. I'm looking to get into the IT field through certifications. I have my own photography business on the side that generates pretty stagnant profit with little growth. Because of that, I'm looking for a part time IT career that can support my wife and I with the ability to move up in the ranks to hopefully support our future kids. Any recommendations on what pathway I should choose would be helpful. -Thanks in advance. [link] [comments]  |
| Entry level role titles for a guy looking to switch careers. Posted: 28 Nov 2018 09:45 AM PST I'm looking to switch to an IT career, but I have no idea of the job titles for entry-level roles other than service desk or helpdesk. I've got an idea of where I want to go with it, mainly the DevOps/Sysadmin route if that's any use to people. I've used Linux quite a bit in setting up and maintaining servers, used AWS a bunch and trying to get the solutions architect cert over the holiday period, and done a decent amount of coding using python. Currently, I work as a "consultant" I guess is the best description on a number of agricultural/enviro projects, mainly at this point leading people and it just feels like relaying information between a team and senior management, while making some fairly boring decisions. I've got a fair bit of savings and no major outgoings, so a drop in pay won't be too difficult to manage at this point in time. So I'd like to go into an entry level role where I can learn more and get on to some training courses. SO what are the entry-level roles to look out for? [link] [comments]  |
| Which position would be a better start in IT, a Data center tech or a help desk position? Posted: 28 Nov 2018 09:01 AM PST I have some background in Satcom/Telecommunications. I have two job offers. One as a data center technician and one at a help desk. The help desk services a large government agency. Which one would be a better start in IT. Both jobs have similar benefits and salary. Thank you for any advice you can provide. [link] [comments]  |
| Is there anything entry level beyond service desk? Posted: 28 Nov 2018 05:40 AM PST I hate my job. Hate, hate, hate, hate, hate it. I would sooner willingly blow my brains out than take a single call. I put myself through college working customer service because I loathed doing that, and here I am with an IT degree unable to do anything more than Customer Service. The mental stress has made me unable to bother studying for any certs, and at this point, getting out of service desk is a necessity before I can even approach the subject. Is there any options for me, or should I just give up on working in IT? [link] [comments]  |
| Got a job offer and I'm scared as hell... Posted: 28 Nov 2018 07:47 AM PST Hey everyone! I started seeding my resume to prospective companies about a month ago, during that time I have had: 10+ phone interviews 2 face to face interviews 1 video interview (different state) ...all of which have been rejected on different occasions except one, a position for 'cloud engineer sr' from a company in Florida (I currently live in Seattle). I received a offer and I am somewhat hesitant... here are my concerns:
I keep on thinking about the Richard Branson quote: "If somebody offers you an amazing opportunity but you are not sure you can do it, say yes – then learn how to do it later!" I feel like I have a wonderful opportunity, but I don't know if I have the smarts to fill in the role. Has anyone been in this situation? I guess I am looking for encouragement as well as someone to tell me I'm crazy for moving across the country just to get fired a few weeks later... Thanks! [link] [comments]  |
| Posted: 28 Nov 2018 07:41 AM PST I was recently contacted by a recruiter for an internship in "IT Service Delivery". In researching the position I could only understand that it is more focused in customer interaction and QA management of an IT department. Is this correct? I'm a Junior IT student whos looking for a Systems Security internship for next year. Does IT Service Delivery have a promising outlook? I'm very worried about getting pidgeonholed in my IT career into a job I'll never be able to laterally move out of. [link] [comments]  |
| Posted: 28 Nov 2018 11:13 AM PST Does anyone currently in a help desk or level 1 support role get any sort of bonuses at the company you work for? Excluding phone items such has handle time or QA scores, what do you have to do to get them? What are you measured on? My team is currently trying to come up with some sort of means to measure our performance in order to possibly get yearly bonuses. Our manager is on board with the idea - we just can't come up with any ideas based on what we do day-to-day. [link] [comments]  |
| Requesting advice for path to Cyber Security career! Posted: 28 Nov 2018 11:12 AM PST Hello reddit! I am a car salesman looking to change my career, and upon doing some research and consideration, I am looking to explore the possibility of Cyber Security. Let me start by saying - I have absolutely ZERO knowledge currently of the IT field. In fact, I was trying to Mod a PC game one time and almost deleted a file inside System32. Yeah, I'm that foolish. What I do have, though, is the ability to return to school for nights, or some sort of accreditation program, and a willingness to grind for hours at a time with no short term results but the promise of long term development. I've been looking into Cybes Security degrees, but have been noticing people in forums saying that a Bachelors in CS is almost useless. Can somebody please verify or deny this, and explain why? Additionally, I would really appreciate an example education to career path so that I know what I should focus my research on. I dont expect a "Do step A for two years, then step B, and then you'll be a millionaire". However, if I could get a basic understanding of how this path works, I am fully capable of filling in the gaps. Thank you very much, reddit! [link] [comments]  |
| A career path which converges Physics and Computer Science. Posted: 28 Nov 2018 11:05 AM PST Currently I am doing under grad in computer science but I have a huge passion for physics. I intent to do a Masters in Physics after completing my degree purely because of the love for physics. However I have not familiar with career choices which make use of both my skills (coding and physics). I know a little about quantum computing. Can anyone please fill me in about what choices do I have ? [link] [comments]  |
| Posted: 28 Nov 2018 10:41 AM PST Have an offer for a contract for a large company though a 3rd party company. A couple days ago I had a successful interview for another position that I really wanted. Things are going well in the interview process but it is clear they will not be making a selection for the next 2 weeks, while the contract wants me to start Dec 10th. If the other job were to fall through I would want this contract, not sure if I should accept and then just walk if I get the job that I really wanted. Slight issue that complicated things is the job I want is a subsidiary of the larger company I would be doing the contract for. (Not the same position one is pre sales one is post sales.) I'm never one to jump ship so quick, but not really sure that best way to proceed so I don't end up without either job at the end. Appreciate any advice, perspectives. [link] [comments]  |
| Career break - effects of delaying career a few years Posted: 28 Nov 2018 03:53 AM PST Hi everyone, This might be less common scenario on here but my logic is that, I would get a different insight on here to asking on travel subreddits I am network engineer (24 years old) in the UK- I graduated 2016 and gained some great early experience; - year IT internship at leading UK automotive company - year at leading telecom provider as a solution architect - present since September in much lower level role implementing SDN solutions for large enterprises I also have a CCNA ( June 2018) I am on really good money for my age and do enjoy the profession. However, I think everyday about travelling for a year, learning a new language, experiencing a different way of life. As it stands today I am really struggling with the corporate routine life (absolutely no offense here, just how I feel at this time). My question is, if I take a year or two off - can anyone advise of the effects? Isit 26-28 late to start a networking career? Should I count myself very lucky for being in this position and just shut up? Thanks in advance! [link] [comments]  |
| What am I missing? How can I get hired? Posted: 28 Nov 2018 05:25 AM PST Hi all, Fairly recently out of college, need to finish up one class that I couldn't get done in time because of mental health. I've been applying to jobs nonstop since May, a few interviews, but no offers. I'm in LA, so there's a lot of positions open. I had worked help desk at my college for two years. In my director's and CIO's words, I was their best tech. I was the shift lead, and often covered for my boss and tier 2 folks. I put in way more than scheduled hours, and trained my boss on a lot of different things. I wrote tons of knowledgebase articles, closed more tickets than anyone, wrote a few workflow optimization programs, redid and expanded from scratch a digital signage system running on Raspberry Pis, handled one of the two college bigwigs, and did tasks my director normally handled per his request. I'm running a 5 server homelab in addition to a few VPS with LAMP and LNMP stacks up the wazoo, just purged Nagios so I can switch to OpenNMS, am working on virtualizing some stuff, and also working on setting up MDM and LDAP so my parents can stop asking how to install things or what the login is for a computer. I've also picked up Python, Haskell, Java, and some R and SQL. Also working on getting Network+; A+ seemed like it had too much of stuff I already knew. I was going to get an offer at $BigUniveristy in production control the Feb before I was done with school, but it was 60 miles away from home and my college so the hours didn't work out, even working part time. Similar position opened up in the same dept, and I applied for it, but haven't heard anything for months even after calling and emailing. I've been applying to help desk jobs wanting 1-3 years of experience, and even some random Jr sysadmin jobs. It seems like every time I go for an interview, which is rare, it seemly goes well but then I don't get an offer. I'm getting worried about the gap on my resume and my finances are in the shitter. So, as the title says: what am I missing? How can I get hired? Am I blowing interviews? Do I need to apply higher up the chain? [link] [comments]  |
| Posted: 28 Nov 2018 07:50 AM PST Recently started taking some certs and wanted to move into the IT world ive completed my A+ and wanting to go forward with my next one being a microsoft exam. My question is should i be looking at a MCSA in windows 10 or a different technology or something that isnt due to retire so soon? [link] [comments]  |
| Considering majoring in Computer Information Systems, is there any reason why I shouldn't? Posted: 28 Nov 2018 07:35 AM PST I'm currently attending the local community college, and originally I enrolled as an Accounting major, but I took the intro class which was Financial Accounting last spring semester and found out Accounting was not for me so now I'm undecided on what to major in. This fall semester I'm just taking GE courses, but with only 2.5 weeks left in the semester I need to start planning on what classes to take in spring. CIS has always been on my radar as I've thought about joining the Navy as an IT, but I put those plans on hold. Now I'm thinking of just getting my AS in CIS and then enlisting in the Navy after. I've read online that CIS is a 'worthless' degree and CS is better, but I have no plans on programming. I like CIS since you get the business side, but also a bit of information systems. [link] [comments]  |
| Should you be allowed to graduate with an information systems minor if Posted: 28 Nov 2018 07:25 AM PST You don't know what it means to "virtualize a server to prevent downtime for website hosting clients" How is it that my college is graduating kids to work at RSA but they don't know what virtualization is?? We were doing a "project" for systems design class which said create a work breakdown structure for moving a web hosting/development office from one building to a next. It specified to make sure that the existing customers don't go down. I wanted to include steps to virtualize the physical boxes, make the VM live, move physical box, and the do it again in reverse. I saw my classmate didn't include anything about it. I asked if he was going to include steps for virtualizing the critical business systems for the move, and he was like nah I don't know what that is. I asked the teacher if we need to include that kind of thing and she said oh I missed that part. I don't think you need to go that deep in detail. Yet she wants the WBS to be 30 "detailed steps" Sorry I'm ranting in here but I don't know where else people who will understand be jargon and how incredibly frustrating it might be to pay such top $ for such an inferior program. Or am I being a perfectionist? [link] [comments]  |
| Interested in finding an it company Posted: 28 Nov 2018 06:53 AM PST Actually I dont know much about IT and I am trying to find a company or someone to build a booking engine for me. But it seems harder than I thought. I dont even know what to google since other things come up. Can someone guide me? [link] [comments]  |
| Which is better for my resume? Posted: 28 Nov 2018 06:20 AM PST TL;DR: Is moving to a software support role (in the same company) better for my resume than doing software testing/assistant support tech/technical writer? My goal is to secure a position as an IT technician and work on networks and computers. I really want to get into an IT technician position. I love technology and I want to work hands-on with networks and computers. I also have close to 3 years of experience as an AV and an IT technician but have only had one phone interview for the dozens of jobs I've applied for. I have a very unrelated degree with no certs though I am working on my A+ and take my first test Friday. Note that I'm only casually looking for a new job and would prefer to work at a non-profit (long story) which is why I haven't been applying everywhere. I am presently a manual software tester/assistant support technician. I primarily test apps and features made by our in house dev team and act as a teir 2 support for the phone techs while maintaining all documentation for the 25+ apps we have. A position just opened up for one of those phone techs and I'm conflicted as to weather I should apply. I've been told by a former supervisor that they make more money than I do (which I think is crazy given they come to me constantly because they don't know the application as well as I do). But at the same time they have drastically more performance reviews and the management is just as bad as where I am now (if not worse). I've work closely with the team for over 3 years and have been told the position is mine if I apply. What do you think? [link] [comments]  |
| Questions about transitioning from a Windows shop to a complete Apple / Mac shop Posted: 28 Nov 2018 06:19 AM PST Hello, I have recently been interviewing with a company that is a complete Apple / Mac shop, but I only have experience with Windows. I never had an iPhone, and I can't even remember the last time I touched a Macbook. This is for a desktop support position in NY. The company knows that I do not have any experience with Apple / Mac at all, but are fine with it and expect me to learn on the job. I have about a year and a half of IT experience, and the work I've done is mostly support desk positions where we do not really have a formal level 1,2,3 system. I have a few questions for people who went through or had the same experience as me going from knowing only Windows to moving to Mac:
Any advice would be welcome. Thank you! [link] [comments]  |
| Posted: 28 Nov 2018 06:11 AM PST I'm about to be a graduate student in three weeks (degree in IT) and as such have been getting job offers from companies looking to hire me I got a rather peculiar one and I'm not sure what to do. Owner of a mid sized company is offering me a help desk role and says that I can choose to either be a W2 employee or a 1099 contractor... Now, I'm not exactly sure what the tangible differences are (which is why I came here, I wanted the most informed reply I could get) However, I was told that is I take the W2 route, I will be paid $20 an hour, if I take the 1099 he said he would pay $25 an hour What are the pros and cons of a 1099? What about the W2? Tax stuff is my weakness, I apologize in advanced to all the finance gods who could answer this question in their sleep [link] [comments]  |
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