IT Career A Cloud Guru acquires Linux Academy - Good news for anyone who picked up a Black Friday sub for either... I think. |
- A Cloud Guru acquires Linux Academy - Good news for anyone who picked up a Black Friday sub for either... I think.
- Your worst interviews are your best. Don't make skills up - own that you don't know something fully.
- Expanding Your IT Network
- What careers allow you to work remotely/from home?
- Should I even bother to apply to helpdesk jobs in the Bay Area with no formal experience or certs?
- Has anybody actually worked in a properly staffed IT role?
- Next career move to get to a System Administrator role?
- Don't know if I should take this Geico job offer. Please help
- Best Path from Production Support to DBA with no DBA experience?
- OSCP ready, or setting myself up for failure? Trying to break into Security within the next year or two.
- I want to change directions in IT, should I tell my current company?
- Never see Network/Server Jobs
- I'm pretty much a veteran, I'll help guide you
- Could someone actually have a career in networking, or is it usually just a stepping stone to other job opportunities?
- 6 months left before college ends, confused about where to head onto.( cross posting for more audience reach)
- [Discussion] (senior NE/NSE help us) should you take one path of network related jobs, or jump around between different network related roles
- Wondering if the nice IT team could help me out on this one.
- Where do I go from here in my IT career?
- IT newbie
- List of job agencies based in the UK?
- 2nd line support certs
- How do you learn a technology fast?
- CompTIA A+
- A thank you for advice :)
- Sysadmin and some questions about it.
| Posted: 19 Dec 2019 06:47 AM PST From Linux Academy:
So, what do you guys think this means for either platform? I've been a big fan of Linux Academy for a while and actually passed over A Cloud Guru initially because it seemed like LA had a better focus on individual technologies like Python and Kubernetes, where ACG was more focused on cloud platforms only. And I enjoyed LA's "Paths" for things like Security and Data Science and DevOps, which were collections of incrementally-difficult courses from all over their catalog strung together to reflect industry knowledge. You guys have any thoughts on how this will work out? The LA guy is leaving - so is this the end of Linux Academy? [link] [comments]  |
| Your worst interviews are your best. Don't make skills up - own that you don't know something fully. Posted: 18 Dec 2019 11:22 AM PST I had an experience today that inspired me to make this post. This doesn't apply to entry level jobs, but is more for mid-senior level positions. I just walked out of an interview absolutely destroyed. The interviewer straight up told me I need to learn more about the specific field I was interviewing for at one point. I get on the bus and text my partner that it was a bomb, go home, and crack open a beer and resign to the fact that I need to study more before considering a move in that direction. Then my phone rings. It's the recruiter. I'm not sure why he's calling, since not even 3 hours have passed, so I pick up. I got the job. I was absolutely perplexed - I felt like I had bombed the interview, so why is this happening? I get several answers, but one answer which he said was essentially the make-or-break: I was transparent about what I knew and didn't know. I got some of the questions wrong, and they absolutely grilled me on those subjects. But I held my composure, and when I wasn't sure, I opened the response with a question about the subject to understand and learn more about it. The interviewer put it like this: "A lot of candidates come in with things on their CV like, 'Advanced BGP, expert python programming, CCIE, the lot. On paper, they should be interviewing me. In reality, I talk to them and they barely know the words on their CV". Don't make things up. Push the truth, but don't push it outside of your actual skillset. And above all, try to be transparent. [link] [comments]  |
| Posted: 19 Dec 2019 08:03 AM PST I'm almost two years into my IT career and am looking to expand my IT network. I've worked two jobs, both of which have small IT teams, so the only people in my IT network are my former and current colleagues (5 people). What are some good ways to meet more people in IT/expand your network? Attending conferences and attending meetups come to mind. But are there any other good ways? [link] [comments]  |
| What careers allow you to work remotely/from home? Posted: 19 Dec 2019 06:28 AM PST What careers in IT (besides anything programming related) allow you to work remotely / from home? [link] [comments]  |
| Should I even bother to apply to helpdesk jobs in the Bay Area with no formal experience or certs? Posted: 19 Dec 2019 08:28 AM PST I am sure there are posts like this in this sub all the time but I honestly need encouragement more than anything, not really in the best place of my life right now. Been applying to entry level helpdesk positions for a couple months, only had a single interview last week and they passed on me. I was as honest as I could be about my lack of technical knowledge and experience and felt like it went well, aside from a couple more specific questions that I admitted to not knowing the answer to. Correct me if I'm wrong but I feel like the Bay Area has so much competition at the entry level I feel like it's pointless for me to apply with no certifications. I have lots of informal experience tinkering with PCs since middle school, and I've built a bunch of gaming PCs for friends. I'm attending a 4 year school part time and I have a few information systems and compsci courses completed. I'm also studying for the A+and feel like 70% of the exam material is either familiar to me or would be easy for me to learn quickly. Network concepts are probably what I'm working on most, tbh. I'm planning on taking the exam in mid to late January. Are there any other steps I should be taking other than completing the A+? I think I've read somewhere that tinkering with a home server might be a start. [link] [comments]  |
| Has anybody actually worked in a properly staffed IT role? Posted: 19 Dec 2019 05:57 AM PST Has anyone ever worked in a place where they have enough staff to deal with issues properly? Every place I've ever worked at was either ridiculously busy from the start, or it would start off OK, but then as the business (and workload) grows, they never expand the IT team resulting in things having to be rushed and bad service being provided to end users (other than the execs, who have no idea how busy it is because they get everything done instantly) On top of experience, 99% of job listings are all "in a busy, fast-paced IT environment" which just screams "under staffed as hell" to me. [link] [comments]  |
| Next career move to get to a System Administrator role? Posted: 19 Dec 2019 07:36 AM PST I am currently working for a large restaurant company as a Tier 3 Support Specialist, I support all aspects within the restaurants from the POS software to the Network. I am looking to move on from this role as it does not seem to be of any benefit at this point and I would like to move into a System Administrator role eventually. Just wondering what roles I should look for that set me on the path to this goal if I cannot get into one as my next role? [link] [comments]  |
| Don't know if I should take this Geico job offer. Please help Posted: 19 Dec 2019 07:36 AM PST So as of right now, I have one more semester until I get my AAS in cybersecurity. I took this time in CC to get my security +, get almost 6 months of IT Security experience, about to get 5 months of Network Engineering experience (both through internships), and 2 projects. I don't think I'm inherently better and deserve a top tier job out of college. This Geico job is essentially help desk. I just feel that if I take this job, I'll be going backwards in terms of career progression. Any advice on how to move forward is greatly appreciated. [link] [comments]  |
| Best Path from Production Support to DBA with no DBA experience? Posted: 19 Dec 2019 07:35 AM PST I have worked in various Production Support for various applications such as PeopleSoft and OpenText for about a year. I would like to transition into a Database Administrator role. I am not concerned too heavily on pay but I was wondering whether certification exams would help at all. I have heard mixed opinions about the exams. I would consider myself between novice and intermediate level in SQL and almost clueless in the technical implementation of core DBA tasks.
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| Posted: 19 Dec 2019 10:44 AM PST Hello all, I'm wondering if I'm setting myself up for failure by registering for OSCP by March. I have been slowly poking and learning about offsec for about a year and a half now. I have been through over the wire, I have set up a home lab, I have been through automate the boring stuff with python, I have been through several of immersive labs material, I have basic/int networking knowledge, I have worked in help desk for about 3 years now and have moved up to the highest level of support at this point before Jr. Admin for a large healthcare Org. I understand all of Sec + material and I am just wondering if its finally time to take the plunge. I believe I have all of the basics down and at least intermediate knowledge of the needed things (linux, tools such as nmap metasploit) My next step is start on vulnhub and HTB and then start OSCP sometime in Feb. or March. I really really want this and would just like an outside perspective if I have to many holes in my knowledge. Don't get me wrong I know I have boatloads to learn and a long way to go. I'm kind of just wondering again if I'm on the right track here and if I would be setting myself up for failure. TL;DR Slowly trying to get into offensive sec for about a year want to know if i have to many gaps in my knowledge to attempt OSCP. [link] [comments]  |
| I want to change directions in IT, should I tell my current company? Posted: 19 Dec 2019 10:40 AM PST I like the people I work with and for. They pay well and do decent on the other benefits. The problem is that I'm not too into what I'm currently doing and want to move into a more cloud-based role. Currently working on certs right now. Should I tell my current boss that this is the direction I want to move into? Small company that's sort of an MSP but it's involves lots of servers, and we even make software for clients. [link] [comments]  |
| Posted: 19 Dec 2019 10:27 AM PST I have been doing Desktop Support for 8 Years in the Tri State area. I make decent money to support my family but I am always looking to find a Server or networking role. It seems like there are network or Server job postings. I see a ton of Desktop/IT Tech type of jobs. Is this because companies tend to promote from within? What have been some of your experiences? [link] [comments]  |
| I'm pretty much a veteran, I'll help guide you Posted: 19 Dec 2019 10:03 AM PST Hi there. I guide my buddies and the younger crowd that is getting into IT. You can Join a firm or you can go on to freelance yourself. If you want some guide ce go ahead and ask. I'm a senior website designer with IT careers to. I'm still young though! But I have been through alot of real life clients and lots of jobs in IT. If you REALLY need guidence. Dm me. [link] [comments]  |
| Posted: 19 Dec 2019 09:21 AM PST I know this sounds like a dumb question. But I'm being serious. I didn't know if people actually have a lifelong career in networking or just use their work experience in it to move into other fields like Info Sec or Project Management. [link] [comments]  |
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| Posted: 19 Dec 2019 08:44 AM PST Hi everyone, Lets make this discussion a reference point to the new member of the network community to start there careers. My question in detail is: As someone who just graduated from university(worked for few months now) with a degree in Network security engineering, I found it difficult to make up an opinion regarding where should i go, for example i love L2 and L3 of my studies, so i took CCNA RS and planning on CCNP RS, but to build a great career that can help you work anywhere in the world you want; should you choose a bath for example L2 and L3 and from the beginning take it and develop your skills in it, or first few years jump around into for example: data centre network or network security (firewalls, proxys, load balancers....) or automation and development.. And maybe you love different things.. So whats your opinion and experience one path the whole way or jumping around? Thanks for any one help us with his/her opinion🤘 I hope it get pin pointed so everyone can benefit from it. [link] [comments]  |
| Wondering if the nice IT team could help me out on this one. Posted: 19 Dec 2019 08:42 AM PST Currently a 22 year old with a Bachelor's Degree making about 19 an hour (First job after grad. in August) So I'm starting to realize that not only is hep desk not for me but I should look away from analyst jobs because I just don't think I am good at them; So I was wondering if the beautiful IT team could think of IT jobs that would be good for me; I was thinking of Data mining. [link] [comments]  |
| Where do I go from here in my IT career? Posted: 19 Dec 2019 08:13 AM PST I've needed to ask this question of someone for a long time. I am 32, and I've been working in IT in some capacity since I was 17; intern, generic IT support specialist, team leader for a very small firm, then due to health reasons back to generic IT specialist at a larger company, and now systems admin for a vocational school (I manage the technology services for two of our campuses plus our online campus). The above sounds pretty good I guess. But I feel like I'm stuck. There is no where to go in my current position:there is me, then my boss, and then the Vice Chancellor. I make okay money (nearly 4 times the poverty line for my area). I'm worried though that without guidance and some kind of growth this is the end of the line for me career-wise. I don't want that to be the case; I want to do better for myself and for my family. I'm not particularly idle in my free time. I've setup pi clusters to get experience cluster computing, and I recently deployed Moodle on AWS as a side job to get experience with those technologies. I'm thinking of building a homelab to get more experience with fiber and other tech. Outside of IT tech, I've worked with electric car systems (and of course battery systems) and alternative energy projects. My latest thing to tinker with has been wearables/IoT. EDIT: The only cert I have is A+, and I have a bachelors in IT Any suggestions on what I can do? Thanks in advance [link] [comments]  |
| Posted: 19 Dec 2019 07:34 AM PST I'm not sure if this is the correct section to post this question But, I am currently looking to transition into the IT security field. I have limited experience working IT but i can learn quickly. I want to know if there is anything i need to do before i start to learn Security + and attempt the Exam for certification. Are there other steps i should attempt? Any other certifications BEFORE Security +? Any suggestions, criticism accepted. p.s. I do have a degree from an unrelated field [link] [comments]  |
| List of job agencies based in the UK? Posted: 19 Dec 2019 05:55 AM PST Does anyone know of such a compiled list I could make use of? Thanks! [link] [comments]  |
| Posted: 19 Dec 2019 05:19 AM PST I guys, obviously you have 1st, 2nd and 3rd line support, but what are the best certs for 2nd line, or even the best certs to help me get my foot in the door? [link] [comments]  |
| How do you learn a technology fast? Posted: 19 Dec 2019 03:17 AM PST Hi All, One question I have always wanted to ask is how to best learn a new technology from scratch? I love diving into new areas of IT but find myself getting stuck on a particular topic or concept and end up getting frustrated. Sometimes to the point of giving up. I'd like to hear others who regularly have to pick up a new technology and hear how they do it and what strategies are used. [link] [comments]  |
| Posted: 18 Dec 2019 05:00 PM PST I'm looking into getting my first job in IT either this semester (my last) as an Internship or as a full-time job working 6 days a week so I can fit in classes. I only have 1-2 remaining depending on if I get an internship. First role I'm looking into is a Help Desk, Desktop Support, and the like. I feel I can best start there. Only problem is I have issues explaining and even coming up with ways to troubleshoot issues. I took an equivalent to an A+ course PC Hardware. We built a computer in teams, we read some of the chapters not all were required, we had exams that we were given a study guide the week before to fill out and the Monday before the Wednesday exam we were given the correct answers; then that Wednesday we were given the exam and every one (of 3) was the exact same questions, exact same order. Literally memorized the questions with answers. I'm thinking of buying a CompTIA A+ Core 1 and 2 study guide and practice exams and try to learn on my own as I didn't learn anything in that class. I'm looking at the ones on Amazon they are CompTIA version. Would they help me figure out troubleshooting and how to figure out steps to go through? When I'm asked about troubleshooting in interviews I freeze up. I suck at interviews cuz I get so nervous. Sadly, I know what I'm doing I'm the person all my friends and some classmates come too when they are having issues; I just tell myself I'm an idiot and I believe in that. I'm trying. I practice interviews a couple days before each one. I just get really stumped with easy questions. I feel like I need to have a list of questions I need to write down with a flowchart with clarifying questions to get it right. Anyways would getting the A+ help me get a Help Desk job and would it help me figure out troubleshooting? [link] [comments]  |
| Posted: 18 Dec 2019 12:22 PM PST This is just a quick thank you post to all of you IT pros that take the time to answer questions and give advice to newbies like myself. Thanks to that said advice I have landed my first job in IT and I will be starting just after I graduate next month. So from me and all the other people that you help, thank you and keep up the good work. [link] [comments]  |
| Sysadmin and some questions about it. Posted: 19 Dec 2019 01:39 AM PST Hello! I'm a soon to be high school graduate (Graduating in 6 months) And i wanted to ask people with experience in this field a few questions I'm looking to major in Informational technology because i'm not big on coding and math (I am sadly TERRIBLE in math, logs and derivatives literally scare me), but i'm looking to become a Computer Sysadmin due to the job description fitting exactly what i want to work in, i have had passion in IT for many years and you can check that from my pinned profile post! So for the questions! 1-Will me being terrible at math affect me in this career ? 2-If i graduate in informational technology, will i be able to work as a Sysadmin or do i have to graduate in computer science? How high is the chance? 3-Are there any certificates you would recommend me to get before applying to jobs? (Like Network+ and A+) ? Thank you for the help, i really cannot see myself doing anything other than computer technology so i need your kind help. [link] [comments]  |
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