IT Career [Weekly] What would you like to know Wednesday? General Question Thread |
- [Weekly] What would you like to know Wednesday? General Question Thread
- 2020 New Year IT Career Resolutions
- with age of 40 with 3 kids, is it very difficult to start IT jobs?
- Age discrimination in I.T. Widespread?
- What is the career progression of a Solutions Engineer?
- Where to start?
- What are some unlikely places that would be interested in hiring an IT trainee?
- Is there a way to get the hell out of the help desk?
- Requirements to work with servers
- Do you have to 'care'?
- Google phone screening interview
- Transition from Technical Project Manager to Technical Architect (UK)
- What are some careers/roles in IT that don't require much catching up with newer tech?
- I've been working my first IT job for almost a year. Where do I go from here?
- Help regarding my first job [new grad]
- Review my CV. Would you hire me? and for what?
- Technical Support Exchange Security position?
- Will SAIC reimburse a math degree for a software engineer?
- Need advice for an IT Professional Wanting to Migrate to Canada
- Is it possible to take off a year or two and come back to the IT industry?
- School Advice for potential careers
- Content for Certification Hypervisor Labs ?
- Resume Advice
| [Weekly] What would you like to know Wednesday? General Question Thread Posted: 01 Jan 2020 12:17 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]  |
| 2020 New Year IT Career Resolutions Posted: 01 Jan 2020 06:44 AM PST What are you guys planning for your 2020 resolutions in your IT Careers? Which certs, classes, conferences? Promotions, moves, learning, etc do you guys want to accomplish? [link] [comments]  |
| with age of 40 with 3 kids, is it very difficult to start IT jobs? Posted: 01 Jan 2020 06:06 AM PST I have worked as a restaurant manager for last 10 years, not much satisfying in the job, with having studied A+ 2years (just passed). now I am 41 years old and 3 kids; I really want to change my career in IT jobs. Is it almost impossible to find a IT jog for me with my age now? [link] [comments]  |
| Age discrimination in I.T. Widespread? Posted: 31 Dec 2019 03:47 PM PST In a 35 year old wanting to transition into I.T. Possibly help desk, programming, or system admin. I've read through the wiki and age discrimination was briefly mentioned. Is this a prevalent thing? Anyone experienced this? [link] [comments]  |
| What is the career progression of a Solutions Engineer? Posted: 01 Jan 2020 08:26 AM PST I'll hit 2 years in May as a Solutions Engineer at a B2B software company. This is my first full-time job out of uni. I studied Engineering and have a Masters in Management, I live in Canada. I'll be getting an AWS Solution Architect (Associate) cert this year. I work closely with software integrations and developing internal tools (JavaScript, Python, HTML/CSS). About 60% of my role is customer-facing, where I'll be talking to a client's Devs or Solution Architects (and to a small extent, their sales people). I'm not sure where to go from here. I enjoy the role, but it feels wrong to have the same title after 2 years without any sort of progression. Being a Solution Architect seemed like a good progression, but everywhere I see that this role requires at least 5 years of experience and a background as a hardcore developer. I'd like a role that makes use of my technical sales skills but I don't know that that is. [link] [comments]  |
| Posted: 01 Jan 2020 08:19 AM PST I'm interested in a career in IT, ethical hacking is the goal but I have no experience. So where do I start? Certifications? College? Google's IT programs? Any help is appreciated. [link] [comments]  |
| What are some unlikely places that would be interested in hiring an IT trainee? Posted: 01 Jan 2020 04:44 AM PST So quick context: I've worked retail for almost 5 years and feel like a change. I did a distance Ed cert 3 in Informational tech. (I know its not much, but I'm interested in progressing further (cert 4 -> diploma -> uni... which a traineeship would facilitate) My title is the question I want to ask. I've already thought of nursing homes, hospitals, and a few other places that may have an in-house IT department but I'm starting to get stumped for ideas of where I can take my resumé. Also would there be any certificates or qualifications that I should undertake immediately to help with a path to university or increased job prospects on the way??? Im still not sure which path i want to take with IT but so far the networking and security areas seem to interest me the most. Thanks [link] [comments]  |
| Is there a way to get the hell out of the help desk? Posted: 01 Jan 2020 07:04 AM PST I'm almost done two years of helpdesk (infact it is more of a dispatch than a helpdesk, because we barely do anyway troubleshooting), I keep applying for different networking jobs , but they keep saying I do not have enough experience, because I just came out of college. Any tips ? [link] [comments]  |
| Requirements to work with servers Posted: 01 Jan 2020 09:44 AM PST So, I am a junior in high school, and I am looking at doing server administration. I have 2 years of linux experience, and a couple of programming classes. However, I do not know what qualifications I need for a job working with servers. Anyone know what qualifications i need, and other stuff such as average salary compared to other it jobs? [link] [comments]  |
| Posted: 01 Jan 2020 09:35 AM PST "It's very difficult to get great at something you don't love." I've heard this from several successful people, and it makes me wonder about dead ends in certain career paths I might tell myself I could be good in. My background is that I was a music major undergrad. I taught classical piano and guitar for years, then transitioned into tutoring math, and especially SAT/ACT tutoring, because it pays the best. But I also do college statistics, GMAT, LSAT, etc. Basically it's a "This stuff isn't that hard, but if you want to pay me better to teach it...K can't complain," kind of thing. I'm thinking about teaching myself machine learning. I know some programming basics, and if the work is put in, I'm probably capable of something. ...but I also wonder if the bigger mental problem is my reaction to things like 'create a blog to get your career going'! Really? I have to create a blog? I...can't imagine blogging about computer science. I just don't care that much. There are 10 other things I'd love to spend/waste time blogging about, but not that. Learn some technical stuff and solve some problems for money? Okay. But you want me to actually...care? Be super interested? I don't know if I can do that. Even now, the way I'm kind of 'cheating' to keep the coding process interesting is by being silly and creative: Inventing funny names for the variables that tell a fantasy story parallel to what the code is doing, for example. Or putting humor in the comments/output. So, my concern is if I'm fighting myself to a degree that I'm never going to be great at this, because I'm treating it as something I have to learn, but don't really find that interesting, and certainly don't love. I dunno...how many of you are utter geeks for IT, and how many of you do it successfully as a 'job' you're not crazy into? [link] [comments]  |
| Google phone screening interview Posted: 01 Jan 2020 07:17 AM PST Hi, For google SDE interviews, on top of DS and algorithms, knowledge about networking, OS (process, threads etc), design patterns, and some more core CS topics is required. Are all of these relevant for the *phone screening interview\*, or should I focus my attention mainly on leetcode problems / cracking the code issue (haven't started reading it yet), and refresh my OS / networking knowledge towards the onsite interview (in case they've found me capable :) )? Does the nature of phone screening interview questions remind leetcode questions style, or they could ask me something like "implement a game of chess" or "implement a What about situational/behavioral Thank you very much! [link] [comments]  |
| Transition from Technical Project Manager to Technical Architect (UK) Posted: 01 Jan 2020 06:54 AM PST Hi, I was a tech guy working starting at 1st line to becoming the lead tech. Doing all the build, configure and installation of networks, Wintel servers, exchange email systems etc all the systems you would expect in a large corporate environment. I self studied and paid for my own learning and had several MCPs, MCSE and MCP+I etc.. I became team leader and then gradually moved into project management around the mid-2000s, so Cloud wasn't a thing but have all the background in how IT hangs together, logically and physically. I've held PRINCE2 for years and became an Agile practitioner (but not done Agile outside of the classroom, due to changing employers). To be honest I've never really enjoyed PM'ing although its well paid, its ultimately dull and not as interesting as the hands on practical side and the deep technical knowledge side of architecting IT. So my question is, mid-40s and having spent 25yrs in IT. How do I go from PM into a Technical Architect kind of role. What qualifications would be good to invest my time in and has anybody made that transition and got any advice? Thanks in advance for your time [link] [comments]  |
| What are some careers/roles in IT that don't require much catching up with newer tech? Posted: 01 Jan 2020 12:01 AM PST Hi all, was thinking of my career long term and was a bit worried that as I'll be growing older with more family responsibilities and reduced abilities itll be more difficult to keep catching up to newer tech. Moreover I imagine there will be endless supply of young guns who are better and cheaper? So what are some careers in IT one could either transition to eventually or join from an early age(I'm 29) that aren't as prone to technological.change but value experience instead? Thanks! :) [link] [comments]  |
| I've been working my first IT job for almost a year. Where do I go from here? Posted: 31 Dec 2019 11:05 PM PST I'm 23, graduated with an associate's degree in programming and landed my first IT job with a bank at the start of May. I don't even have any certs. I've loved the job so far. They started me out at $17/hr, which I think is fair for the area. It's a pretty easy job for the most part. I pretty much do it all since there's only 3 of us total for the entire department. I take calls/VNC in for users having problems with software/hardware, set up and install new software/hardware, etc. There's not much to do in terms of networking since we switched everything over to a cloud service. So no servers, just switches. Unfortunately, there's nowhere to really move up in the company in terms of IT, so I was wondering what opinions you guys have on what path I should take in getting a higher paying job at a different company? Any comments are appreciated! [link] [comments]  |
| Help regarding my first job [new grad] Posted: 01 Jan 2020 12:29 AM PST I just graduated in CS and have been interning at this company for two months and currently in my training period. I was hired as a Big Data Engineer and mostly work here in AWS, python and other tech stack on the same line. It's a small startup and next month they will be offering me a permanent position but they will be offering me 40% less than an average new grad is making here because it's a really new company. Currently I am the only engineer here working on big data. Also, they have plans for me to get AWS certified too. On the other hand I just got offered a position of a trainee Project Manager at a big 100 employee company. I will be getting trained in PM and also working in web development. They're offering me above average pay with good perks. I don't know which path should I take at this moment. Also, I have no idea about the career progression of a trainee PM. I want to stay relevant and I also need a path which enables me to relocate to Europe or Australia. Also, what should be my focus at this point of my career? Thanks P.s I'm based in South Asia. [link] [comments]  |
| Review my CV. Would you hire me? and for what? Posted: 31 Dec 2019 08:55 PM PST Hi all, I am seeking some frank opinions on my cv. Can I please request the more experienced here to give a frank review and whether you'd hire me? And for which position except for software developer? If not, why and what can I do to improve it? Thanks in advance :) [link] [comments]  |
| Technical Support Exchange Security position? Posted: 31 Dec 2019 05:58 PM PST Hello, I'm currently trying to find a break-in the security side of things but my experience is nothing but 5 years of HelpDesk lvls I-III. I recently tried to apply to many medium tier networking-related jobs but no luck with my basic experience. I want to get into Network Engineering. I have Net+ / A+. I just want to be exposed to something more than just fixing up the hardware / Basic active directory / Client services / Support ticket systems. Now just recently I've been given an chance to work as Technical Support Exchange Security position. Dealing with Microsoft exchange and the 'encryption' aspect of it. Troubleshooting clients who use the service. Should I take this offer? It isn't ideal to what I want but it seems practical as it has something to do with security and networking and could be a boost on my resume. [link] [comments]  |
| Will SAIC reimburse a math degree for a software engineer? Posted: 31 Dec 2019 09:17 PM PST SAIC says that degrees are approved for reimbursement on a case-by-case basis. I'd appreciate info on degrees typically reimbursed for software engineers, especially at SAIC specifically. More info: https://www.saic.com/sites/default/files/2019-01/educational-assistance-2019.pdf [link] [comments]  |
| Need advice for an IT Professional Wanting to Migrate to Canada Posted: 31 Dec 2019 09:13 PM PST Hi all, do you have any advice for someone who wants to migrate to Canada and then have a job in IT there? I'm from a Southeast Asia country and currently working as Software Engineer. How hard is it to get Dev job there? TIA [link] [comments]  |
| Is it possible to take off a year or two and come back to the IT industry? Posted: 31 Dec 2019 11:20 AM PST I've been in IT for about 3 years now, and would like to try teaching English abroad for the travel opportunities. I've always wanted to live in a different country and travel. I haven't fully made a decision yet, but just wondering how easy or difficult it might be if I do this. I should mention I have an A+ and an MCSE, and experience in a university that is known to hire back its employees. But I am asking in case I want to move to a different state and work somewhere other than this university. Thanks in advance. [link] [comments]  |
| School Advice for potential careers Posted: 31 Dec 2019 12:08 PM PST Hello everyone! Here is my situation, I recently got a graduate assistant position at my university working in institutional accreditation and planning. I'm basically doing a lot of data entry. The position means I get my tuition paid for so I'm wondering what would be more beneficial to study: Either an MBA with a business analytics concentration or a MS in business analytics. I want to get into the BI field. I want to also be well rounded that way I could also potentially work in project management/operations research as well. The MBA is your typical MBA (finance, economics, accounting, marketing core courses) and the concentration component consists of: Quantitative Methods of business, Business Intelligence & Data Analysis, Database Management, Project Management, and business data networking. The MSBA consists of the concentration classes for the MBA plus classes in data visualization and data mining. The MBA would be 45 credits and the MSBA would be 36 credits. The university is ranked as a top 10 business school in the Midwest. I would still learn how to use things like SQL, Power BI, and Tableau in both degrees. I want to know which would be better so I can land some summer internships in business intelligence/data analysis and later on be in good position to get a full time job in the field. Any advice would be greatly appreciated!! [link] [comments]  |
| Content for Certification Hypervisor Labs ? Posted: 31 Dec 2019 05:22 PM PST |
| Posted: 31 Dec 2019 05:22 PM PST Hey, Thanks in advance! [link] [comments]  |
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