IT Career Are there any niches within IT that are recession proof? It seems a lot of IT workers get laid off pretty frequently. |
- Are there any niches within IT that are recession proof? It seems a lot of IT workers get laid off pretty frequently.
- If you used to work in the criminal justice field as did I
- Post-graduation with a IS degree, is it worth getting an A+ cert or should I move onto other certs?
- Landed a Service Desk Analyst job!!
- What electives should I take?
- Any SMTP Deep Dive material?
- Is working in IT enough to provide for a family of 4 in the DMV area?
- difference between business analytics and information systems
- Wanting to get my foot into the IT field
- Got my first IT interview. Any tips?
- References Question
- IT Security
- Resume critique? Looking to move from a small business MSP into system administration.
- must you retain and memorize all aspects of computer sciences/ it to pursue a specific field in it?
- I have a interview for my first IT job next week for IT Technician. What points should I stress
- Recommendations for best way to learn SQL?
- Fooled by private companies
- Should I embellish my job title?
- Commvault backup admin interview
- Scared of not finding another job in IT
- Associates or Bachelors? for networking
- I have an interview for my very first internship for an information security intern. What should I expect?
| Posted: 03 Mar 2019 12:26 AM PST I once worked IT at a fairly large public company (semiconductors). They routinely conducted lay offs and part of my job was to procure and wipe the laptops from the laid off employees. It was extremely depressing seeing guys in their 40's and 50's get laid off. They looked completely blindsided and confused. Most cases, it seemed that the company decided to pivot/migrate to new technologies and didn't see a need to retain managers that were familiar with the older tech. It wasn't even their fault. Obviously, this has bred an extreme aversion/paranoia in me where I don't want to get laid off. Are there niches within IT that carry weight and have good job security? [link] [comments]  |
| If you used to work in the criminal justice field as did I Posted: 03 Mar 2019 05:59 AM PST I wasn't sure to take out or leave my criminal justice experience/degree when making my transition to IT - and this is what a NETSEC guy told me and I feel it's great advice if it could help someone else 1.)A person with criminal justice background may have first-hand experience in dealing with the psychology and motivations of a criminal. That experience can be useful when understanding the motivations of cyber criminals. 2.)If you studied criminal justice, you may have a working knowledge of criminal law which sometimes apply to computer fraud and abuse laws 3.)Handling evidence during a forensics investigation is the same concepts regardless of infosec or real-life. 4.) Having actual experience with physical security concepts apply with physical protection of IT infrastructure. In some organizations, especially tech orgs, the person responsible for infosec may also be the same person responsible for life-safety. [link] [comments]  |
| Post-graduation with a IS degree, is it worth getting an A+ cert or should I move onto other certs? Posted: 03 Mar 2019 06:09 AM PST Okay so I want to vent a lot , you can skip this if you don't want a sob story I guess. I feel like I'm rotting away at home to the point where I can't sleep some nights and I'm developing a serious case of closet depression and resentment of myself. For the most part, if I'm outside my house or within company of people I am fine but this is driving me insane when I'm alone. Honestly I've started to think of suicide but it broke my heart when one day my mother decided to check up on me late one evening because I was in bed sleeping around 6pm. I woke up slightly due to her opening my door and was wondering why she she took a step in and then out. I heard her asked my father to check on me/wake me up because she was scared I wasn't alive. So now I'm here trying to fix myself by pursuing certs was was wondering if A+ is worth it.. I have about a year+ in several combined internship experiences and an degree in Information Systems. I've held an office/it assistant part time job for a small company during this period also. But I'm having an extremely hard time landing an entry-level job and even Helpdesk job in the field for my local area. My email is literally littered with Indeed, Monster, Zip recruiter, etcs emails from applying to numerous of listings. Honestly I've lost count but I'm probably around 15 interviews over a period of 5-6months. I'm fully aware a large part of it could be my resume + interviewing skills and constantly seek to improve them. I'm typically not one to get nervous when trying to sell my assets, for the most part I feel good about the interviews especially the ones where the interviewing panel seems really interested (or seemingly). Obviously these could still be the reasons and I constantly think about ways to improve them but I want to give myself a bigger advantage, certifications wise. So is worth getting A+ cert even if I have a bachelors? [link] [comments]  |
| Landed a Service Desk Analyst job!! Posted: 02 Mar 2019 01:34 PM PST Hey guys, First and foremost thanks for all the advice! This sub has given me so many examples from what I should wear to how I should prepare for an interview. Everyone has been extremely helpful in my journey of breaking into the IT industry. I went though about 4 interviews since graduating with a information system degree. You all kept me motivated and reading about everyone else going though what I did definitely helped with thinking positively. I'll be joining the Medical IT field so wish me luck! Also debating on working towards certifications. I'm fairly interested in security or networking. If anyone has tips or advice on what certs to go for I'd love to hear them. Again thanks for the help! Love the sub! [link] [comments]  |
| Posted: 03 Mar 2019 09:51 AM PST I've got about 7 months left until I have my associates in Information Technology. These are the IT classes that I have taken, or will be taking. -Introduction to scripting -Computer Platform Technologies -Business Systems Analysis and Design -Project Management in Information Technology -Cyber security and Information Assurance -Pre-calculus -Human Relations in Administration I have 3 classes I need to fill for electives. I'm thinking of just using them to widen my depth in IT. So out of these classes (listed in the link) what would, in your opinion, be the most beneficial and why. I still haven't decided what I want to specialize in, so I can't answer to that quite yet. Also, in addition to obtaining my AS in IT. Should I pursue certs like A+ and Net+? [link] [comments]  |
| Posted: 03 Mar 2019 09:42 AM PST Hello guys. Long story short: I am trying to improve my knowledge on SMTP and I am looking for some deep dive hardcore material. Anyone here has some tips for me? Thanks! [link] [comments]  |
| Is working in IT enough to provide for a family of 4 in the DMV area? Posted: 03 Mar 2019 09:26 AM PST I'm 22 and currently a junior at my university. I just got a job at the school's IT department and I work with the physical security/telecommunications team. I have about 2-3 semesters left and planning to become a network engineer. My GF is studying Psychology and I plan to get married in the next 5 years or so. Imagine everything goes as planed and I got married to my GF, we have 2 kids, my GF decides to stay home to take care for the kids and I work as a network engineer, will my salary be enough to cover for our family? Thank you for reading my question it's kinda long but I'm just a lil worried about my future [link] [comments]  |
| difference between business analytics and information systems Posted: 03 Mar 2019 08:35 AM PST i know what information systems is, but what do people who major in business analytics do that is different? is it all about numbers? [link] [comments]  |
| Wanting to get my foot into the IT field Posted: 03 Mar 2019 03:43 AM PST Basically what the title says but a little background. I'm 19 years old, I've been working at my current (also my first) job for about 3 years. As soon I was 18 they promoted me to assistant manager, then about a year later, promoted me to night manager. My current job is in fast food and that's all I really have to put on paper as far as job history goes. As far as my general knowledge, I've grown up around computers my whole life and I'd consider myself pretty knowledgeable for not having any formal education or certifications. I've built several computers, ran a small side business of computer repair and data recovery. I've dabbled in server work, a local mega church who's son knew I was pretty tech saavy paid me about a grand to build them a server computer and migrate their existing windows server and active directory to the newer server. My father, who is a senior database admin making 6 figures, told me not to waste my time on comptia and instead pursue Microsoft certifications, namely the MTA to start. Of this, I'm a little skeptical but he's done a lot more hiring in the field than I have so he's probably right. My main question is. Where do I start? I want to start getting real things to put on my resume that aren't "built a server once" kind of things, and I feel like with my only job being in fast food/customer service, it'll look bad on paper to employers looking for people with technical knowhow. I've started watching pluralsight videos on the MTA, and most of it I already know and I'll likely take the test here in a couple months. I just want to make sure I'm not wasting my time when there's a better way to get started in IT. Sorry for the wall of text. And I appreciate any advice given. [link] [comments]  |
| Got my first IT interview. Any tips? Posted: 02 Mar 2019 06:02 PM PST I got my first ever IT interview next Monday its nothing crazy just a part time position as a information systems technician. I'm half way through my bachelors and never done a IT interview before so I am kinda nervous. Any tips you can give would be much appreciated. [link] [comments]  |
| Posted: 02 Mar 2019 10:52 PM PST Do you all ask permission or notify the person/co-worker that you are about to use him/her as a reference for a prospective job application? Always wondered how other people deal with this when searching for new opportunities. [link] [comments]  |
| Posted: 02 Mar 2019 03:20 PM PST I just received my Security+ today. I am wanting to pursue a career in cyber security and do not want to waste anymore time. I have worked as an IT analyst for the past 5 years and now I want to go into security. I have help desk tier 2 experience but nothing on an admin level. I am planning to study for my CCNA r/S now. I will also get my B.S. in Networking and Cybersecurity next year. What certs after CCNA should I pursue and which jobs should I aim for? I was thinking a jr sys admin, then a sys admin, then a jr security analyst, and then hopefully something more advanced in cyber a year after I get my degree. I was looking at the CEH but to me it doesn't make sense to get it when I don't have any networking certs except Net+ but that is an entry level cert. I was thinking of doing CEH after I get my degree or when I am about to complete it. What cert should I get after CCNA if I want to pursue cyber that will help me get an entry level cyber security position? I have heard from many people and on forums that Sec+ does not necessarily help one get a cyber security job, even an entry level one. I was thinking of doing the following: CCNA->CYSA->CEH. Hopefully during that time I will get some hands on IT security experience. [link] [comments]  |
| Resume critique? Looking to move from a small business MSP into system administration. Posted: 02 Mar 2019 07:37 PM PST https://www.dropbox.com/s/5exfxmecxmbkfst/ResumeRedditEdit.pdf A couple of things:
I appreciate any feedback. [link] [comments]  |
| must you retain and memorize all aspects of computer sciences/ it to pursue a specific field in it? Posted: 02 Mar 2019 04:29 PM PST As a 3rd semester, asking any working professional in this field... do you ever really retain the vast majority of what you've learned or does what youre not specifically focused on become a blur? as i am pursuing networking/ network engineering i feel like some of the information ive been forced to study/ test for has fallen by the wayside (such as system files and other such things i felt were such dry reads) and id like to hear from anyone on this topic [link] [comments]  |
| I have a interview for my first IT job next week for IT Technician. What points should I stress Posted: 02 Mar 2019 12:51 PM PST This job is IT Technician(help desk) at my current factory job. I earned my A+ certification in December. I have no past IT experience other then helping family member and friends of the family with computer problems. I worked in retail customer service for about an equivalent of 2 years. Advice would be nice. Thanks [link] [comments]  |
| Recommendations for best way to learn SQL? Posted: 02 Mar 2019 11:54 AM PST Total newbie here, any advice is greatly appreciated. Looking to target a data analyst role. [link] [comments]  |
| Posted: 02 Mar 2019 06:58 PM PST In all my jobs in IT, I have felt fooled by the companies. All the companies behave like this. You applied to a certain function and you are being interviewed for that. In the job interview, the recruiter always sells the company as the best in the world, where everybody is happy. If you get hired, in the first day of work or in the first week, the company sends you to a completely different job that you have never applied. All the companies did that to me. I have only applied to Portuguese companies. Then I started to get demoralised because I felt that I was fooled and used. As anyone ever passed the same? Can you mention in which country did that happen? [link] [comments]  |
| Should I embellish my job title? Posted: 02 Mar 2019 04:02 PM PST I was hired as a systems admin 2 on paper. The thing is that our contract is horrendously short staffed. Not just in terms of insufficient manpower, but lack experience and knowledge as well. Essentially, everyone is tier 2 unless you get picked as a shift lead and get bumped to tier 3. Therefore, there are no tier 1, 2, or 3 problems, because no matter how complicated it is, I'm expected to at least figure out whats going on and attempt to fix it. Since I work problems that would normally be handed up to tier 3, should I just list my position as a system admin 3 on my resume? [link] [comments]  |
| Commvault backup admin interview Posted: 02 Mar 2019 09:51 PM PST I will be appearing for the Commvault backup admin interview in a couple of weeks. I have some experience on Commvault backup software but have no idea about the questions they might ask in the interview. Do you have any idea what they could ask? [link] [comments]  |
| Scared of not finding another job in IT Posted: 02 Mar 2019 03:31 PM PST Hi I'm 24. had a few internship experiences already where in one I did well and in the other I didn't do so well. I would I say I was incompetent in the second. I can't even get them to respond to my emails to give me reference. I did learn a lot from that experience and I had a lot of things that I did there that is valuable. I absolutely made mistakes but there were a lot of good things I did too. For instance, staying hours after to setup a new computer for someone or a new monitor or even a new TV. I definitely did care about the people in there. I've got social anxiety which has screwed me up a lot and my performance greatly suffered because of it. I was also depressed. I showed up every day on time and did my best to do what they told me. I didn't take tickets I could have taken because of the social issues and lacks of confidence I guess eventually they just took me off of it about two months in then I just did other projects. There was one occasion I didn't go to an intern lunch but I honestly wasn't aware that it was required. I avoid that kind of thing if possible. Now that I'm looking for entry level work, I'm scared that this one bad experience will prevent me from getting another job because the only other experience I have is another internship that lasted about 3-4 months like a year ago. What would you advise I do? [link] [comments]  |
| Associates or Bachelors? for networking Posted: 02 Mar 2019 04:43 PM PST HI there, Im a student who's at a cross roads. I'm deciding between getting my AAS in Networking services and possibly a 2nd degree, AAS in Information System's or pursuing a BS in Management Information System's. I plan on doing internships and getting a bunch of certs while pursuing my AAS to supplement the two years I be not getting if I do go the AAS route. I also plan on working in networking, specifically as I want to be a Network Administrator. I'm just afraid I will still struggle in the job market due to my level of education. [link] [comments]  |
| Posted: 02 Mar 2019 06:05 PM PST First of all guys, long time lurker here. I've seen a lot of great advice give to newbies just like me so I was hoping I can get a piece of that as well. So I'm a senior in a BS IT program graduating this winter and I applied for a summer internship in the hopes to finally land one. I got a call back to for an interview with the hiring manager and IT director in a couple of weeks and when I asked what I can expect they just told me "some technical questions" and "some culture questions" I'm not worried about the cultural questions, but what can I expect as far as technical questions go for an intern position? Any advice would be greatly appreciated! EDIT: Sorry for wonky formatting, using mobile This is what the posting says: We'd love to hear from students with: Superior strategic thinking and problem-solving skills. Ability to work both independently and as part of a team. Strong relationship management and interpersonal skills. Ability to balance multiple priorities and meet deadlines. Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. Ability to present ideas clearly and use information and data to influence others Mid-level programming experience; ability to build prototypes and understand existing code base. Prior experience with automation leveraging scripting languages (e.g. Python, PowerShell). Internship Qualifications: Ability to work full-time from May 20, 2019 to August 2, 2019. Currently enrolled in the Computer Science or Software Engineering BA/BS program, or the MSIT, MSIM, MSCS, or Ph.D CS program, or related program. Anticipated graduation between December 2019 and August 2020 preferred. Bachelors, Masters or PhD student with Information Security background (course work and/or project delivery) highly desired. Enrollment in the Information Assurance Concentration program highly desired. Completed coursework or experience in Information Assurance, Java, SQL, data structures, and/or database systems preferred. Python experience is highly desired. Understanding of algorithms, systems architecture, and end-user experience. Minimum cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.0. [link] [comments]  |
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