IT Career One bad interview |
- One bad interview
- Entry Level Security Analyst interview
- 1st Year in IT
- using mobile usb tethering , I got ports blocked
- Frontend developer or sysadmin, help me decide
- Senior Technical Analyst VS L2 - Systems Admin
- Should I continue towards a Bachelor's degree?
- What Pays higher on the senior level tiers Cybersecurity Analyst or Penetration Tester?
- I have an interview tomorrow for a role supporting SQL Server in an Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) environment. I have some experience with Azure and some experience with SQL Server, but not the combination of the two. Any recommendations for how to approach the interview?
- Making a high salary cyber security job directly out of college?
- Fired for viewing Porn. Future career?
- 6 Months to Find Something; Musician to IT sector; Advice and Ideas Appreciated
- Need IT resume recommendations/advice
- Does this sound like a solid career plan? Any advice is appreciated.
- Thank you
- How do you handle interviews for positions that you are only halfway qualified?
- A+ certified, no experience, no degree/diploma, no job...
- Need some advice on recent job offers
- New graduate with some questions
- Linux Admin Interview Expectations
- Relocating
- Advice for negotiating a remote job, that could change my life.
- Moving from General IT work to website support
- What is a relevant degree for a career as a Cyber Security Engineer?
| Posted: 01 Aug 2019 08:28 AM PDT This morning I prepared myself for an interview with a company that had closed their job posting over a month ago but contacted me last week to schedule an in person interview. I arrive at the office of the local MSP and immediately notice the candy blue Jaguar parked right by the entrance, I make a mental note that the car seems to indicate that this business is successful and possibly lucrative. I walk into the lobby as I have done half a dozen other times this summer in search of an entry level help desk position. The secretary greets me and my interviewer arrives to promptly escort me to the conference room where the interview is held. I sit down and a second interviewer joins him. Interviewer 1 begins and the interview seems to be going well, I fit the qualifications they were looking for and they gauge my technical proficiency. Interviewer 2 intercedes occasionally and is the first to bring up the subject of pay. He speaks bluntly and I reply bluntly that I make $32k annually in my current position (not in IT but in retail hell) and that I would like to be making more than that because I know the value I can bring to any company. If they offer me a position I will turn it down, they may be a great company to work for but I really got the sense that they were looking for people who would do more for less because they feel like they won't find another IT job in the area. Also if you're gonna park your luxury car by the door, at least have the decency to pay your IT employees more than what a cashier at Target makes. /rant [link] [comments]  |
| Entry Level Security Analyst interview Posted: 01 Aug 2019 03:42 AM PDT Got an interview tomorrow for a wonderful gig and I've been refreshing on everything within the job listing. Can y'all think of anything that I may be missing? Education / Experience Relevant education or experience relating to the IT industry is preferred, but not required. Basic Bash, Python, and/or Go scripting capabilities Other key must-haves: A passion for learning about cybersecurity. Knowledge of Internet innerworkings such as IP subnetting, DNS, HTTP, SMTP, etc. Basic understanding of Unix/Linux command line. Knowledge of common internet attacks to include various types of fraud and scams. Ability to apply analytical concepts for problem solving. Ability to work well as part of a team. Excellent communication skills. [link] [comments]  |
| Posted: 01 Aug 2019 10:17 AM PDT Anyone have personal stories or experiences of starting IT with no experience and making close to six figures in their first year? If so, what did you do to get there? [link] [comments]  |
| using mobile usb tethering , I got ports blocked Posted: 01 Aug 2019 09:49 AM PDT because my router is far from my pc i use the mobile for usb tethering , the internet works but applications that requires opened ports doesn't work , it seems the mobile blocks the ports for the connected device..is there any fix? note that the ports are working ok, if i connected directly from pc [link] [comments]  |
| Frontend developer or sysadmin, help me decide Posted: 01 Aug 2019 09:21 AM PDT BackgroundHi, Im an MIS undergraduate student from Egypt (20 years old). I've been taught c++, sql, and python in uni and I've learned HTML and CSS on my own. My main goal is to get out of Egypt asap and immigrate to an English-speaking country (Canada, AUS, NZ)
I've been learning frontend skills this past summer because I have an interest in coding beautiful websites, but I've come to terms with the fact that I don't want to program 24/7 for the rest of my life. I also think that I'm not that good of a programmer either.
That lead me to explore two other career paths that interest me: devops & IT security. However, upon reading some more, i realized that you need experience in another role (preferablly sysadmin) to get into these fields.
Now sysadmin sounds very promising and interesting to me, and I'd rather do that over frontend, especially since you dont have to code as much. However, this is what worries me: how likely is it that a foreign employer would hire a sysadmin with 2-3 years of experience?
QuestionI know that sysadmins are on the skills-shortage list in Canada, NZ, and AUS. But would an employer go out of their way to hire one? I feel like the chances of something like that happening are much higher if I stick to frontend development. But im not entirely sure, so I came here to ask... [link] [comments]  |
| Senior Technical Analyst VS L2 - Systems Admin Posted: 01 Aug 2019 09:16 AM PDT So upon searching jobs I was able to land on two job offers Senior Technical Analyst for a software company This has good benefits from HMO/leaves. vs L2 -System Admin for a software company Which is just typically my current job but with much new technology and responsibility. This has a little less HMO and Leaves though but higher salary. Im leaning towards getting the Senior Tech Analyst role but Im worried and feels like it's a step down on my current role. This is why I wanted to get your opinions, because some may say that you are already on the System Administration side why go back to being a support. [link] [comments]  |
| Should I continue towards a Bachelor's degree? Posted: 01 Aug 2019 09:12 AM PDT Background: I have 8yrs of experience (mostly help desk). 4yrs is from military and I just started dipping my feet into the security field. I'm attending a local college for an Associates in cyber security. I started Fall of 2018 and I'm on track to finish the program this Fall, pending the signature from program chair to take prerequisite course and follow on course simultaneously. I have Net+ and I'm renewing my Sec+ in Nov before it expires. The program is new and I don't think they're going to expand towards a Bachelor's program anytime soon and the local university doesn't have a cyber security program at all. Most of my free time I'm studying certification courses on Udemy, YouTube, Cybrary, and anywhere I can get my hands on. With that said, should I continue towards the Bachelor's degree or just continue down the cert path?I'm on the fence if I should look toward online Bachelor programs, so any insight would be greatly appreciated. Edit: Clarifying my question might help, sorry all. Do you think an Associates with certs (i.e CCNA, Sec+, Net+, CySA+, etc) would be better or should I continue towards a Bachelor's degree and maybe get certified with those exams later? [link] [comments]  |
| What Pays higher on the senior level tiers Cybersecurity Analyst or Penetration Tester? Posted: 01 Aug 2019 08:55 AM PDT I'm about to make a career move after a few years as a system admin with Net+ Sec+ and CySA+. Both jobs I love but would do whatever pay's more. I live in McLean VA if that helps [link] [comments]  |
| Posted: 01 Aug 2019 08:23 AM PDT I've been doing various support and system administration roles for the last 12 years or so, and I'm finally getting a crack at a role that will allow me to really specialize in the facet of IT that I've been wanting to work with since college (database). It's interesting in that the job listing lists a lot of soft skills versus outlining specific technical knowledge within the advertisement. Do any of you work with this particular product (SQL Server in Azure)? If so, what kinds of issues do you seek support for? What makes for a good support engineer for you with this product? Any other tips specific to SQL Server or Azure that would be good to be familiar with? I know that is super broad question, but I figured I would seek any direction you all were willing to provide. Thanks! [link] [comments]  |
| Making a high salary cyber security job directly out of college? Posted: 01 Aug 2019 07:44 AM PDT Hello so right now I'm in school studying computer science with a concentration in cyber security. As of right now I have internship working in IT. I'm not exactly sure what tier it is since they have me working on networking. I'm also studying for my Net certification. I was wondering that if I have at least 2 years experience in IT, a bachelors degree and certifications before I graduate would that allow me to get a nice paying job out of college. Or would I have to move since I live in New Orleans. I apologize if this sounds cocky. I'm just really not sure what tier does this count as but I'm guessing tier 2. It started in June and was suppose end in July but they said since I did a good job they want to permanently bring me on as part time. Thanks for answering everybody [link] [comments]  |
| Fired for viewing Porn. Future career? Posted: 01 Aug 2019 06:49 AM PDT So title says it all. I had a browser open from the night before(phone), so while at work the next morning I pull up my browser to look something up and bam the porn loads up(Auto Log-into network)(access denied). Dumb fucking mistake. I've worked at this Fortune 500 company for about 10 months. Very first IT Job for me. How do I go about pursuing another job? Do I just take this job off my resume? Should I apply as if I'm fresh again with no prior work experience? I can say I've learned my lesson. Please save the roasting but I guess I can't stop you. TYIA. [link] [comments]  |
| 6 Months to Find Something; Musician to IT sector; Advice and Ideas Appreciated Posted: 31 Jul 2019 08:05 PM PDT NOTE: Before everyone else accuses me of gross entitlement, note that I live in an area with an extremely high cost of living. 50k isn't a crazy ask even for someone with no formal experience. My wife and I both decided to transition out of careers in music (classical/Broadway) into the tech space. We are tired of our fluctuating incomes and the social and political games that are played in the arts world. She got a job with a tech startup doing customer service and is on track to move into management. She is tech minded and very good dealing with people and I'm super proud of her. I'm still looking for my place in the industry. I'm less good with people (but I can do it if need be) but have more of a straight engineering mindset. I'd love to go into some kind of Linux sysadmin position or work coding anything back-end. I'm not an aesthetics/GUI guy and prefer to work on the command line. I'm developing strong soft skills with Linux and am looking to learn even more. I feel my strengths make it harder for me to find entry level positions because I'm totally green but feel I can excel in higher tier work given the right study/training. So, the wife and I decided to move into an apartment that we can basically afford with just her salary to give me some room and time to find the right position for me. I gave myself 6 months make it work. Here's my question: What are my paths towards a job with a decent starting salary 50k+? Honestly, I'm not opposed to working customer service if there is a path to engineering from there, but I'm too old and too smart to be starting a job that pays peanuts. I can learn skillsets in a short amount of time and absorb tons of information if I'm pointed in the right direction. I am just lacking focus and want to have a clear path towards a goal that is realistic. Should I bother aiming for Junior Sysadmin positions? Should I be jumping in heavy learning C or Python or something else? Is any of this realistic in 6 months? I'd love to hear some ideas from folks in the know about what direction I could go in and how to get there. Eternally greatful, Fantis Powers (FEEL THE POWER) [link] [comments]  |
| Need IT resume recommendations/advice Posted: 31 Jul 2019 05:02 PM PDT This resume was made at my college and I would like some advice or recommendations. I am A+ certified and attempting to find my first job in the field. I am also working toward my network + certification. I would like to attempt to get a job with my A+ if i can but in the past have had bad luck with only interview offers being for temp jobs or contract jobs. Some were not even IT related jobs. The people at the school recommended I put my time helping my fathers business over the years. This time was about 15 years or so. However I was not on the payroll and my work was sporadic. The biggest job I did for them I did was build a small business wired network in 2000. Any changes, additions, or style change advice are welcome. [link] [comments]  |
| Does this sound like a solid career plan? Any advice is appreciated. Posted: 31 Jul 2019 05:10 PM PDT After the first couple years of wasting away my adult life I am determined to move it towards an upward trajectory. I got recently accepted into a state university and I'm planning to for a Bachelors of Science in Information Technology. For the career field I know a degree alone won't cut it as you need certificates and experience as well. I am also joining the National Guard under their MOS 25B (Information Technology Specialist) and will only miss the upcoming spring semester for training. My end game goal is to be an officer in the National Guard after finishing my degree and be able to hold down a IT job in the government or another organization that could work around my Guard schedule. [link] [comments]  |
| Posted: 31 Jul 2019 12:55 PM PDT Hi guys, Lots of this here lately - but I think it's important that you all understand how big of an impact your advice has on those of us just getting started. I recently just got a few offers for my first "real" IT job. The advice I learned here allowed me to highlight the skills that I learned in my 6 years of Retail Tech Support in a way that would make these employers willing to take a chance on me and teach me new things. Well, I accepted a Desktop Support position! I'm beyond excited to start. The biggest advice I can give to anyone looking to enter the field, as someone with no degree and only basic certs (MTA), is to be confident in what soft skills you have, convey your willingness to learn, and don't be afraid to list what you do on your own to show you have the desire. This can be things like your home lab, learning online, etc. Thank you everyone for your guidance! It's really an incredible sub. [link] [comments]  |
| How do you handle interviews for positions that you are only halfway qualified? Posted: 31 Jul 2019 03:16 PM PDT I have an interview on Friday with the hiring manager for the IT department at a company that I really like. This will be my 2nd to last interview and I am only partially qualified for the position. It is a a lvl 2 desktop support position. I have a fairly basic level of knowledge in desk support but I pick new things up very efficiently with the right materials/guidance. How do you approach technical interviews when you aren't completely confident in your ability to fill their needs right at this minute but believe that you can grow and become a great employee? [link] [comments]  |
| A+ certified, no experience, no degree/diploma, no job... Posted: 31 Jul 2019 11:32 AM PDT I posted this on the CompTIA page, maybe I should have posted this here instead... I've been applying to help desk roles for a little over a month now, every single day and somehow landed about 5 interviews in the Toronto area (Canada). I happened to actually have attended university in an IT program for 3 years, and may continue later but money is tight right now. I happen to have some volunteer experience being a technician for a year and a half. I also have a CompTIA A+. Nearly all interviews/job posts ask for a degree/diploma and experience, I may get the interview but once they find I am incomplete in a certain area, it seems I am instantly screened out. Sometimes I am asked how am I different from everybody else that applies, and that in itself is hard to do knowing they actually may have a degree/diploma and paid IT experience. I even tried to fake it till I made it, but still it is not easy. My resume and cover letter have been checked over by a professional, they are very good. I really don't know if I should continue applying, get more certificates, settle for a call center/survival job... They also say that it is hard to find summer employment since many human resource people are on vacation... Any advice, insights and experiences I can get from this community is greatly appreciated. [link] [comments]  |
| Need some advice on recent job offers Posted: 31 Jul 2019 10:16 PM PDT After a long job search of about 6 months, I recently was offered two positions. Both are desktop support roles. Company A is a full time position with decent pay and benefits. Company B is a 6 month contract job but has a nicer work environment and a little bump in pay from Company A. I'm having a lot of trouble making a decision, I feel like I should go with Company A because it is more secure but I also would like to have Company B on my resume because the company is more well known. Any advice on this matter would be greatly appreciated. [link] [comments]  |
| New graduate with some questions Posted: 31 Jul 2019 03:57 PM PDT I graduated with a bachelor degree in Information Technology Management. Didn't do internships and have no experience. Non-traditional student and married so can't do free internships. What should I be looking for? Entry level business analyst/helpdesk/etc? [link] [comments]  |
| Linux Admin Interview Expectations Posted: 31 Jul 2019 03:13 PM PDT Hello all, I am currently scheduling my first in-person interview for a Linux System Administrator position. I am very excited about this opportunity. So far, I have had a HR phone call that asked me the normal stuff and described the position and also a technical screen with the manager and one engineer. I felt really unsure after the phone screen, I do not have a ton of Linux experience. I have used it in a previous job, recently got the RHCSA, and use it for everything at home including basic computing, homelab, and web dev personal projects. I answered some questions easily and others I had to say I don't know or stumble through. Luckily, I heard back that feedback was positive and they want to schedule an on-site interview and check my references. Obviously, this is a good sign. I am wondering what to expect from this interview. Based on experience, would you guess this will be mostly a culture fit interview, another technical interview, or even a practical lab/whiteboarding? I know there is no way to know but I'm trying to manage my excitement/anxiety. Thanks! [link] [comments]  |
| Posted: 31 Jul 2019 01:36 PM PDT Hey All, I am relocating from one major city in Texas to another roughly ~3hrs away. My time frame is to be there around February/March. Are there any tips for applying to jobs during this time? I would preferably like to have something locked into place before making this big jump. I have major certifications, no completed degree but I majored in Information Tech & Security, this is declared in my resume. My resume is very professional and up to date, I have listed some certifications that I absolutely will have completed before moving that I have added in, currently taking classes at a Vocational School paid for by my GI Bill. Just sent an email to a Robert Half recruiter, I am not opposed to a contract position to hold me over. My couple of years of experience is in SysAdmin, but i'm open to any role really. Are there any resources out there for these types of situations? //edit - cleanliness [link] [comments]  |
| Advice for negotiating a remote job, that could change my life. Posted: 31 Jul 2019 11:10 AM PDT Hi all, first of all I'll start by thanking all the people who post here, it's been great help, I've been visiting this sub non-stop from the moment I saw it. To cut to the chase, I already did 2 interviews for a Senior PHP Backend Engenier. I nailed the technical interview, and I put myself in a position where I think they would love to have me on their team. The average salary for this role is arround 45-50k yearly (in pounds, the company is based in London, UK). The interviewer asked me how I see my salary, I said a minimum of 24k per year. Working from Algeria, even 24k is a big deal. But I don't want to sound non-confident or whatever, so that I ask for a salary that is way below the average. I'll have the cultural fit interview tomorrow, after that probably comes the interview with their CEO and salary negotiation. What do you guys think I should do/say? Any advice would be greatly appreciated. [link] [comments]  |
| Moving from General IT work to website support Posted: 31 Jul 2019 08:51 PM PDT So I recently took a job doing technical support for a software company that does custom websites for a niche market. I have a background in Desktop support, system administration and some networking/network engineering. Granted I have no certificates to back up my knowledge because I can't afford them currently. I mostly want to know what are good resources to look at for technical terms and languages so I understand what goes into a website from back end to front end. I like this job and want to do it to my best ability. Also I'm curious of what is average pay for a position like this? [link] [comments]  |
| What is a relevant degree for a career as a Cyber Security Engineer? Posted: 31 Jul 2019 04:47 PM PDT I've heard, CS, CIS, Information Science, and Information Technology are all valuable to have. What's the differences in these majors and what would be best for me to get a bachelor's in? [link] [comments]  |
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