IT Career [Weekly] What would you like to know Wednesday? General Question Thread |
- [Weekly] What would you like to know Wednesday? General Question Thread
- What am I worth?
- How to pivot into the world of AWS cloud without the related deep experience?
- Portfolio or no?
- On the hunt for a new job... feels like I'm falling short
- So I just got another job offer which also sounds promising, but the person I talked to mentioned that when I go in for an interview, there may be an assessment I'm given to see how technologically savvy I am/how skilled I am. Should I be worried?
- How to deal with clueless users?
- Have my first IT interview over the phone with a startup, need advice
- Best payed website for IT training?
- Mechanical engineering student with the desire to go into IT.
- Where to go from SysAd?
- Got hammered on an interview question today, how to answer -- You turn a PC on, explain the entire process of what happens from beginning to end from initial boot to logging into a webpage.
- How do you study for AWS certifications
- Trying to jump to cloud, falling short
- What's the best way to apply for jobs without recruiters?
- Where to start with coding.
- questioning career path, new project manager
- I Have a 3 Hour Interview Tomorrow On-site
- Looking for resume advice
- Should I message a old coworker who works at the place I am interviewing at Friday?
- Learning AWS / Azure
- Getting an entry level job outside of your home country
- Passed my CompTIA A+ exams! Now I'm really trying to revamp my Resume for this field. Could I get a review?
- Should I looking for another internship?
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| [Weekly] What would you like to know Wednesday? General Question Thread Posted: 29 May 2019 01:18 AM PDT 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: 29 May 2019 07:27 AM PDT I've been lurking for a bit now and haven't seen anything too concrete as far as what the going rate is for a persons knowledge and experience. I know this is highly dependent on the individual, but what do you think is a close estimate of what I'm "worth" based on credentials alone. I have almost 6 years experience in many different sections of IT, but I don't work in the commercial world (I work in the DoD). As a result, I'm at a near loss at what I should except salary wise when it comes to getting a commercial job. Any advice is appreciated! I have the following (or will within the next year): BA in IT Security AS in Electronics Systems Technology CCNA Route/switch CCNA Security Linux system administration (from the Linux foundation) Linux+ Net+ A+ Security+ CIW Site Development Associate [link] [comments]  |
| How to pivot into the world of AWS cloud without the related deep experience? Posted: 28 May 2019 06:57 PM PDT I have about 20 years of IT experience, mostly within Quality Engineering and Project Management, and consider myself to be fairly technical (have some programming experience as well). Recently, I obtained an entry level AWS certification and am studying for the AWS SAA certificate, which I hope to pass over the next month or so. I have also started getting some AWS related work in my current position, but nowhere near what would be required to be considered a real AWS Solutions Architect. Outside of labs and perhaps creating some projects on my own, any other advice as to how to convince a potential future employer that I have the chops to be a real AWS Solutions Architect? I should also note that I have spoken to someone within AWS, and he informed me that most of their SA's are like pre-sales engineers and are helping and speaking with customers for most of the day, and so, there is potentially a route into pre-sales engineering as well, but again, the experience is lacking, even though I have most of the core/fundamental skills for this position (i.e., presentations, communication, deep technical dives into specific subject areas, etc.). Thanks in advance for your time! [link] [comments]  |
| Posted: 29 May 2019 09:16 AM PDT Hi, I got an interview for a tech job that would be responsible for multiple buildings around my town. I think I will forget some of my questions I have for them at the end of the interview because they are not necessarily generic questions and pretty specific as I know a good deal about this company as I've volunteered for them for quite some time and will likely know most if not all interviewers in the room. I was wanting to know if it would look bad that I write out the questions and have them ready in a portfolio. If not I might have to repeat them in my head while answering questions and that might affect me. Does that make you look bad that they are wrote out? I also host a home lab and was wondering should I bring say an iPad and remote into the lab to show some of the stuff I am working on there. As always I appreciate all advice Thank You [link] [comments]  |
| On the hunt for a new job... feels like I'm falling short Posted: 29 May 2019 08:46 AM PDT Up until now certs didn't seem to matter where I worked. Now that I'm on the lookout for something better seems everyone wants CCIEs. I'm not quite ready to commit to that yet so in the mean time I'm going to blitz and get the CCNP R&S in 3 months or less. I have about 11-12 years of experience in both service provider and enterprise networks as a network engineer. I plan to learn python and start to automate what I can. Looking back I feel like I've wasted years staying put at places that don't really challenge me and now I've atrophied in skills or at least marketability. Where I feel like I'm really falling short and the imposter syndrome creeps in are areas like project management. I don't feel like I have much to tout in that department. Or maybe what is a "project" to one person is just normal day to day to me. Talking myself up isn't my strong suit. Ideally I would quit my job and work non-stop on gaining new skills but that's not affordable right now. [link] [comments]  |
| Posted: 29 May 2019 08:42 AM PDT I mean I'm working towards my A+ cert as quickly as I can to be as qualified as I can. But I'm just worried that they'll ask something like "When installing a SOHO, what setup would you prefer and how many WAP's would you recommend to use?". Already I'm nervous. [link] [comments]  |
| How to deal with clueless users? Posted: 29 May 2019 08:08 AM PDT Sorry I don't want this post to be a rant first of all. But I just want to get your thoughts on dealing with HELPLESS users. I'm a desktop tech (tier III) and I am primarily tasked with upgrading machines to WIN10 company wide. However I'm also being bogged down by users throughout the building having absolutely ridiculous issues that could be solved with a simple google search, so most of my time is sucked up by them and I'm falling behind in the areas that actually need my attention. What do you guys do to manage these types of users and what can I do to deal with/help them become more self sufficient? [link] [comments]  |
| Have my first IT interview over the phone with a startup, need advice Posted: 29 May 2019 09:40 AM PDT Hello r/ITCareerQuestions I recently graduated from community college with an associates in Computer Networking Technology and I'm also A+ certified. I have a phone interview with a tech startup for a IT intern position this Friday. How should I prepare for this and what questions should I ask? This is my first phone interview and I'm feeling nervous. [link] [comments]  |
| Best payed website for IT training? Posted: 29 May 2019 09:36 AM PDT I'm interning for the summer and want to learn as much as I can. I have some downtime on the job and I don't want to waste it twirling my thumbs. I don't have any certs and I want the website to have videos and information to read about to help get the certs. Also want practice exams for like the A+, Security+, etc. Doesn't matter the price. [link] [comments]  |
| Mechanical engineering student with the desire to go into IT. Posted: 29 May 2019 07:08 AM PDT So quick background info. I've been doing basic IT by volunteering to local churches since I was young and I just did an actual IT (ish) job and realized that's what I think I want to do once I graduate. In those volunteer and work positions I fixed computers (ie upgrade/replaced RAM, hard drives, did remote imaging, basic networking, stuff like that) and troubleshooted computers, printers, internet,etc. I want to move into doing more IT related jobs (I know IT is pretty broad I'm still narrowing it down) but I am going to my last year in mechanical engineering. I have space to do one or two extra classes so if anyone has advice on what class I can take that would be great. Also, if you have any advice just moving forward that would be great too. Thank you [link] [comments]  |
| Posted: 28 May 2019 10:39 PM PDT Just got my first SysAd job a little over a year ago. I'm starting to realize that the 24/7 on call rotation and end user ticket support is wearing on me more than most to the point of affecting my mental health. Where can I pivot to from here as a career standpoint? My main goals are the ability to work from home, growth to be able to break 100k salary (in Southern California), and to get away from end user support. I've found myself enjoying scripting a lot. I certainly don't have the chops to be an engineer but I like playing around w/ bash and python, probably the coolest part of my job. Are there any jobs I can work to that fit those requirements? Where do most SysAds go? I feel like there are so many options to specialize in it's a bit like choice paralysis. [link] [comments]  |
| Posted: 29 May 2019 10:08 AM PDT I said you turn the computer on, the computer gains an IP address static or dynamically, and once you go to a webpage DNS will be used to convert a domain name to an ip address. He said what happens after that -- I said I'm not sure and he promptly ended the interview. How should this question be answered in the future. Thanks! [link] [comments]  |
| How do you study for AWS certifications Posted: 29 May 2019 09:54 AM PDT Like the title states, how do you study and prepare for aws certs ? I only ask because I have acquaintances who have gotten 3 aws certs all in 3 or 4 months. All associate level ones. I have horrible memory and barely have time at work and outside of work to study and find motivation. Would it even be beneficial if I don't use AWS in my day to day? [link] [comments]  |
| Trying to jump to cloud, falling short Posted: 29 May 2019 09:27 AM PDT Hi friends. I am in the Tampa, FL area and I have been working I.T for the past 7 years now. I seem to be hitting a bit of a dead end as far as making the next jump to something more exciting. I have 3 years of Help Desk experience with a large company, and about 4 years of Desktop Support. I feel like I am coming towards the end of Desktop support as in relation to what I can learn in this particular area. Since this company is a bit smaller, I have learned much here with Networking, Server admin, Powershell scripting, etc. Recently, I got interested in the cloud platforms and decided I wanted to focus more on trying to get my foot in the door in that direction. I have 2 AWS certifications under my belt currently, and along with my A+, Network +, MCSA, feel like I have a good certification base. I do understand I wont be able to jump into an Architect or Sysops job immediately, so I have been aiming for a System Administrator with a company that utilizes cloud more than my current employer. [link] [comments]  |
| What's the best way to apply for jobs without recruiters? Posted: 29 May 2019 09:23 AM PDT I've read on here that recruiters tend to keep you from earning since they take almost the same amount that you earn. I want to try for a 6 figure (or at least as close as I can get) job. Most of the sites I look at are just lists of jobs recruiters are recruiting for. Where do most people go to get away from the recruiters or where can I go to find more direct hire positions? I use alot of dice, indeed, clearancejobs.com although my clearance is about to run out, and Robert half. It's been a while since I've applied to new jobs seriously but I really think my skills are at the right level and I really think I should be able to get to the next level without much issue [link] [comments]  |
| Posted: 29 May 2019 08:44 AM PDT I'm wanting to start picking up on some coding languages but I'm not entirely sure what would be the best to start off with, or what would be the most practical. [link] [comments]  |
| questioning career path, new project manager Posted: 29 May 2019 08:36 AM PDT Hi r/itcareerquestions - Been working in IT for 3+ years now. Moved into new role as a project manager about 8 months ago but am really beginning to question this move. It's a role I always sought after and I do understand the stigma of this role but the stigma is really starting to get to me. Every discussion I have at work or outside of work has me being looked down upon, being seen as an unnecessary role that is soon to disappear. When I was in my other IT roles it was always "cool" but now apparently its universally known fact by everyone that I am in a useless career path. On paper I feel I've moved up (better pay, more responsibility, etc.) but because of how others see me I feel like I've taken a step back in my career. Interested to hear the opinions of the sub and your thoughts on this situation. Thanks. [link] [comments]  |
| I Have a 3 Hour Interview Tomorrow On-site Posted: 29 May 2019 04:49 AM PDT I have never been in an interview that long and I am meeting more than just IT members. I am meeting 6 people in total from IT, Finance, and Legal. Holy christ lol. Any tips on being mentally prepped? [link] [comments]  |
| Posted: 29 May 2019 08:17 AM PDT I'm posting my resume in hopes I can get some tips on how to improve it so I can land more interviews. Resume [link] [comments]  |
| Should I message a old coworker who works at the place I am interviewing at Friday? Posted: 29 May 2019 07:44 AM PDT I applied for an IT analyst position at a hospital. They call my job and they ask about me, my manager who I have been working with almost 5 years puts in a very good word for me. But get this, the person who actually called my current job used to work there himself. We weren't really friends but acquaintances who said hi to each other sometimes. I do have Jim added on FB and was planning on thanking him for calling the store. I was THINKING on asking him how the job was or how my day to day life would be. Is this a good idea? [link] [comments]  |
| Posted: 28 May 2019 11:38 AM PDT Hi all. I'm interested in learning AWS or Azure. I'm open to books or online resources but I'm on a college student budget. Any advice would be appreciated Thank you! [link] [comments]  |
| Getting an entry level job outside of your home country Posted: 29 May 2019 06:54 AM PDT Has anybody done this before? I'm a US citizen trying to relocate to Taiwan. The issue is under the current circumstances I won't have any work experience and would only be able to get certs. I also understand that it makes sense to hire a local because you can pay them less. I know the pay gap is huge. (max 30k-40k usd a year counts as an insanely good job there. However I just love the people. [link] [comments]  |
| Posted: 28 May 2019 03:29 PM PDT I have absolutely no work-related experience in IT but I wanted to get my foot in the door by getting my A+ certification. I've applied to a plethora of entry-level IT positions in the past without my certification but have never landed a job but I feel a bit more confident now that I have a Certification. I'm just not as confident in building my resume knowing I have no work-related experience. Is this a good enough base to get my foot in the door? NOTE: I have a lot more customer service work related experience but they were mainly minor roles so I didn't think it was necessary to drown my resume in a bunch of them [link] [comments]  |
| Should I looking for another internship? Posted: 29 May 2019 05:14 AM PDT I am interning in a DOE school since last year September, as their tech support intern while I am a full time student pursuing my bachelor in computer networking and security. I feel like I don't learn much from this internship beside helping teachers and staffs with some software and hardware tips. My goal is to get into the networking or security field. I am graduating next summer with my CCNA. So, should I look for another internship that's related to my degree? [link] [comments]  |
| Posted: 29 May 2019 12:47 AM PDT A network engineer is enabling RIPng on a new customer link. Under which configuration mode is RIPng enabled? A. Global B. Router C. Interface D. IPv6 anyone who knows the answer can write the correct answer, thank you in advanced [link] [comments]  |
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