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- Which certs to pursue now that I have free time?
- Switching careers and would like some advice!
- 30-year-old Video Editor looking to make a career change in the future, if needed during this crazy time. Any ideas where I should start?
- Is the ACBSP or AACSB accreditation necessary for an IS or MIS degree?
- Amazon interview
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- If I believe that VPN/teleworking/telehealth are the future, what certs would be useful?
- Where to Go in IT Career?
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- 21 years old with a deep obsession with cloud computing
- Attaining a job without a degree
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| Pluralslight is offering all their courses free for the month of April Posted: 02 Apr 2020 07:13 AM PDT All Pluralslight courses are going to be free for the month of April. [link] [comments]  |
| Posted: 01 Apr 2020 07:20 PM PDT With a lot of my friends losing jobs due to COVID-19 I have had several people approach me on how they career change to IT. I thought I would type this up for Reddit as well because this Subreddit helped me during my transition. This post is dedicated for all IT career paths and not just one. My career trajectory: Dropped out of college where I was majoring to be a Radiologist tech Certied Patient Care Technician but hated my job I was very good with computers in general because I was a PC gamer since I was 8. I left to IT because I wanted to do something I enjoyed and make a livable wage. August of 2018 - A+ certified September 2018: got a job at a help desk for a bunch of hospital systems doing basic hardware troubleshooting over the phone and EMR application support. Made 17/hr May 2019: Left the help desk and became a IT technician. It was a jack of all trades jobs where I installed and fixed computers, printers, and network hardware. I started at 30k a year and ended at 34k (notice I took a pay cut which I will talk about later) October 2019: my current job. I am a Support Engineer for one of the largest cloud based software companies in the world. We have been ranked in the top 10 in Fortune's top companys to work for for atleast the last 5 years including number 1 very recently. I am making over 60k a year and have an amazing quality of life at work. I now have very marketable skills where I dont have to worry about my future anymore. Here are tips that will help you do this too: 1) BE AGGRESSIVE This is the most important tip I can give. Especially for entry level jobs. As soon as you learned everything you can from a job ask for a promotion or find a better job. DO NOT stay waiting for that promotion you may get if your coworker leaves. You are prolonging your career development doing this. Just make sure you leave on a good note and get some references. Even if you like your current situation if you see opportunities that are better and will get you to your goal faster apply. The worst that happens is they say no. That's exactly what happened between my second and current job. 2) Make Sacrifices to get where you want to be. At the end of the day the most important thing is what you can put on your resume. If you can make a sacrifice in your life that will help you reach your end goal do it. These sacrifices can come in any form. I made two key sacrifices. The first was I left my help desk job and took a pay cut to go to my next job. The reality Is my second job severely underpaid me. I worked in a IT department of 3 people and we managed 500 doctor's offices. But I had nothing left to learn at the help desk and at the end of the day the fact my resume looked 10x more marketable. I would not have got the amazing job I have now without doing this. The second, much bigger, sacrifice I moved out of state on a a dime's notice for my current job. The position was 6 hours away from where I lived my whole life. They also weren't looking to have me start 3 months after I was hired. I arranged a plan to be able to move, be settled in, and ready to start within 3 weeks and that's exactly what happened. 3) Learn how to market yourself and your skills. Experience and skills on your resume is EVERYTHING. When job searching you'll notice every job, even entry to intermediate level, will want you to be proficient in 10+ things, have a BA, and have 5 years of experience. The reality is most jobs arent going candidate with that. Most IT jobs have extensive training attached because no two IT jobs are alike, even if they have the same title. Every company users different software, equipment, configuration etc. When applying for a job see what skills they are looking for, and find a way to market your skills to match those. Here is an example. My current job wanted someone that was proficient in SQL. I didnt know SQL when I applied but I knew a bit of Python. In the interview I talked about the similiaries between to two languages and how knowing basic Python can help me learn SQL. They also wanted someone with experience in their software ecosystem because of all the moving parts. I didnt have any but I explained how working my last job is the perfect experience because I was a jack of all trades and had to take care if every issue. I hope some of you find this useful! [link] [comments]  |
| Posted: 02 Apr 2020 10:10 AM PDT I've been looking for a help desk job for the past several months but so far I've had no luck because they all want like 2 to 3 years of experience. I got my A+ certification and I recently installed a virtual box and added Windows server 2019 to it and messed around with things such as active directory, group policy and DCHP. Lately I heard from a friend that MSP's are fairly easy to get into but I'm having serious trouble even finding them anywhere. Can anyone give me some suggestions on where to go to look for them? I'm in the Washington D.C. region so I'm sure that there's a few around here. [link] [comments]  |
| Posted: 02 Apr 2020 09:17 AM PDT I'll try to condense this as much as possible. I am 29 and I work at a call center for an ISP. Even though it's a call center we deal with the more high end business customers and I've gained a decent amount of network knowledge. I have my CCNA, CCNA Security and some others that are less relevant. I have an associate's in Computer Engineering and a Bachelor's in a completely unrelated field. Ive had a lot of less than glamorous jobs in my life but I think this is the first time I've understood what it means to truly dread going to work. I've only been in the field since mid 2018. My short term goal is to move up within the company to engineering, but I think long term I would like to get away from any sort of support role. One of my best friends is a software engineer and he loves his job and makes a lot of money. I've considered going that route. I have experience with several languages on an educational level but I often wonder if I would have the brain power necessary to make it in that field and how I would begin to even move in that direction. TLDR - I hate my job and I don't really know what my end goal is. Software engineering seems pretty sweet but I don't know if I have what it takes or where to start. Any advice appreciated. [link] [comments]  |
| Which certs to pursue now that I have free time? Posted: 02 Apr 2020 12:39 PM PDT As I am now looking at a couple months of free time due to current events, I'm looking to fill out my resume. I still have my job, but I wanted to give them a reason to keep me around and also prepare for what may be the next step of the company so I can advance. Also, just incase I am let go, I might as well have some more bang for my resume. I am just the "tech guy". I run our limited network, manage Microsoft 365, fix things, handle tape backups, and I administer the FreeNAS server and 3CX instance. I moonlight the same kit for some other business (with my employer's knowledge). I have no tech certs, formal training, or education in computer related fields. I have a B.A. and I am applying to start a MBA track which will take 1.5 years, but that would not start for a few months. My background is in editing/media production, so that is what the "learn this on the fly" has been focused on. Centrally storing footage, group editing off the NAS (Adobe Premiere), and then archiving to tape and moving onto the next. My passion is hardware. I like designing solutions and then building and implementing them. I hate programming and language. I really struggle with any language be it a foreign language or programming language. My company may be making a transition to a decentralized infrastructure. I was asked at one point to look at what it would take to put together a cloud VDI solution to support animators. I think if they need expanded tech roles VMware/Cloud workspaces will be their area of need. Currently we outsource all of our animation, so this has not been a concern. Based on all this, is there a particular direction you would recommend? Animation is a mixed Windows/Linux environment depending on the particular task. Thanks for any help. [link] [comments]  |
| Switching careers and would like some advice! Posted: 02 Apr 2020 01:19 PM PDT Hello all, first time posting here. I plan to keep this as short as possible, but after 10+ years in the Food Industry in above store operations roles, I'm looking at pursuing a career in IT, specifically network security, administration, etc. I've been wanting to do this for a while but life has always kind of been in the way. I would like to leverage my current skill set with certifications to help facilitate the move. I am familiar with computer systems and know my way around them but I still consider myself a novice with the technical skills of networking. My question is, should I just go for a CCNA cert and then build additional certs from there? Or would I be better off starting with CompTIA certs and then the CCNA? I am open to any suggestions or opinions! Also, I'm located in Austin, TX if that matters. Thanks! [link] [comments]  |
| Posted: 02 Apr 2020 12:54 PM PDT I'm a 30-year-old dude who has been a professional video editor for about 8 years or so. While my job right now is awesome, and I love being creative, I'm starting to think that I may have "peaked" for video-related jobs in my city (it's not exactly a well-known area for media production, so you hold onto pretty much whatever gig/job you have). Also, with the whole virus situation, I'm a little bit scared for my job in the coming months, depending on how much longer this goes on for. That being said, I'm going to continue my life as normal and assume that I DO keep my job long term. The advice I am going to look for is for my "back pocket" or "Plan B", so to speak. A bit of my "IT" background so far: in college, I got a minor in "Media Informatics" where I learned a little bit of coding. Mostly JavaScript and some Python. I've also netted some classes using HTML and CSS. Sadly, I think I have forgotten most of this knowledge by now. About 3 or 4 years ago I became really interested in computers, once I found myself lacking knowledge in the technical end of video production/editing. This evolved into me learning how to build my own computer (which has gone through multiple upgrades for both work and gaming over the years), building computers for others, making my own media server, messing with Raspberry Pi's, and trying out computer skills and techniques beyond my comfort zone in my free time. In addition, I've got a really good grasp of macOS and Windows, and some knowledge of certain Linux distros. Now, in my current role, I have assumed the position of "pseudo" IT guy on top of my editing duties at our agency of 6 employees. I am the one who fixes hardware and software problems in the realm of my homegrown skillset. Also, I manage our NAS, both the physical aspect of it and the client's end, as well as the organization of all of our assets. I'm thinking in the future if I were to lose my job or get tired of it, I would maybe want to pursue a career in IT. Also, any knowledge I gain now would maybe help me out in my current role. Would something like an A+ certification be easy and wise to start off on? Or should I look into some sort of coding? Mainly looking to do this online for the time being, at my own pace. I want to start at a very basic level by gain some certifications, then possibly looking into an associate's degree of some sort later down the line, if I have the time/money. Any and all advice is appreciated. Thanks! [link] [comments]  |
| Is the ACBSP or AACSB accreditation necessary for an IS or MIS degree? Posted: 02 Apr 2020 12:31 PM PDT Hi, I was wondering if the ACBSP or AACSB accreditations necessary for an Information Systems degree. I am doing a lot of research on this and can't really find an answer. I know getting a degree in this field isn't that necessary per se but I see a high correlation between management or high tier positions and having a degree. Are those accreditations necessary at all? [link] [comments]  |
| Posted: 02 Apr 2020 12:11 PM PDT So i got an interview as a IT support for amazon. My skills, basic cyber security skills, cisco 200-125 and mcsa server 2012, I kinda feel im not ready even to do that 3 interviews or just scared because its a big company. Do you think i can manage this Amazon job with the skills i have? [link] [comments]  |
| Coronavirus Making My Domain Changed !!! Posted: 02 Apr 2020 04:30 AM PDT Hi, I work as an Embedded Developer from past 2.6y on the same company. Due to the coronavirus the company gave us WFH before the lockdown event. As it was not possible to bring the hardware to home, So for first week the tasks were assigned without dependencies on the hardware. After the lockdown event started, the company has shutdown the embedded team and it's projects (As per them, Temporarily untill everything backs to normal) as there is no WFH possible without hardwares. I have been put on Leave from past 10days(My Leaves + LOPs) as no tasks were planned for me. Now the company has told me that, if I want to work then I have to learn and shift my domain to web development(javascript + frontend) and start working on those projects (temporarily) ( which I think will not happen as the embedded projects were all in-house and it's not making much of progress nor money, only web development side project are making money) or stay on LOP untill things comes back to normal then we'll see how to proceed. I'm not sure what shall I do now ? I choose this career as I'm passionate in electronics/embedded domain. To get paid I have to start learning the web development. Untill I understand or get a grab of the technology I will be kept on leave till I have been deployed to a running project. Can't quit and can't switch job as due to this coronavirus every jobs are and interviews are closed. [link] [comments]  |
| If I believe that VPN/teleworking/telehealth are the future, what certs would be useful? Posted: 02 Apr 2020 11:46 AM PDT I assume cloud would be good, as well as network+. Are there vendor certs that are more worthwhile? [link] [comments]  |
| Posted: 02 Apr 2020 07:53 AM PDT I have been in IT for 7-8 years. The past seven years, I was an application support specialist for companies that developed their own software programs for clients. In January, I just started a position as a Technical Support Specialist for Mortgage company supporting the employees from anywhere of Windows issues, Microsoft 365 issues and all associated programs, networking to hardware issues with their laptops and peripherals. I think about my future and I don't know what IT specialty that I want to get into. Might anyone have probing questions to steer me in some sort of direction? [link] [comments]  |
| Does your company have rules when it comes to rendering extra hours at work? Posted: 02 Apr 2020 07:07 AM PDT (I hope this post is appropriate here) It's inevitable to render extra hours especially when you have limited time to complete a deliverable. In my first employer, I can go overtime (OT) when necessary or whenever I want as long as I can justify it. The OT is paid even if I only rendered extra 30 mins. If OT is not allowed, usually they allow me to do offset. (Example for 'offset': My work is 8 hours a day. If I have rendered 9 hours on a Monday but OT is not allowed, I can do offset on the next day by working only 7 hours.) Then here in my 2nd employer, one of their rules is that I must render at least 2 hours before it can be eligible for OT. Once I do, I need to file a form for my OT so that it will be officially approved. If OT is approved, then I would be paid for it. Aside from that, I can only do OT if the work I'll do is not part of my sprint plan. If I render OT on a task that is on my sprint plan because I got a hard time completing it, that extra hours would not be approved as an OT. Personally, I like the rules set be my 1st employer. Anyway, I just want to know from you if you have similar rules in your company when it comes on overtime. Do you also have criteria for your extra hours to be approved? I just wanna know so that I would not be surprised in the future. LOL [link] [comments]  |
| I ended my work relationship with the Board in a bad way. What to say during next job interview? Posted: 02 Apr 2020 03:40 AM PDT After 10 years as CTO, I was fired with a false reason ("due to merging with another company you are no longer needed"). I think the reason could be some "mistakes" I made in the last 2 months. Or rather the fact that the deputy CEO duly explained my "mistakes" to the BOARD as proof that I was not aligned with the company, and bringing false allegations. I can't defend myself very well as nobody has a technical background. I got emotional during the announcement, I said very bad things, after 10 years, yes I was touched. Now everybody is trying to blame me for everything. My reputation has been destroyed even with external providers. They asked me to finish an unreasonable amount of work, so I'll be blamed if I don't. I will not get good reference from the Board. So, now, what can I say in my next job interview about this? Being fired because of the merge is a good story, but being unable to bring in nice references must be explained. [link] [comments]  |
| 21 years old with a deep obsession with cloud computing Posted: 02 Apr 2020 01:39 AM PDT I am currently enrolled in state community college that offers CIT (Computer Information Technology), so IT, but they now offer a Cloud computing focus within this Associates Degree pathway. Within this path contains all of the basics such as Linux/Unix, Basic Networking (CCNA prep), some basic coding classes, but the real meat of the program is the fact that it is geared around AWS, and completing the program requires both the Cloud Practitioner Certification and the AWS Solutions Architect Associate certification. I am currently at about the halfway point of the program, and i am currently preparing to take the Cloud Practitioner Exam within the next couple of months. I take the full immersion approach when it comes to studying, what this means is that I'm reading the recommended white papers for both exams, listening to the AWS Podcasts, working through the ACG Solutions Architect Associate program, doing all of the class work, and basically doing everything I can to absorb as much information on a daily basis as possible pertaining to my chosen career field. If I continue on the path I am now, with an estimated graduation date of Spring 2021(will only be 6 credits away from graduating when spring 2021 semester starts), will it be possible for me to secure an AWS Solutions Architect role? I have noticed some of these AWS Solutions Architect roles have lower requirements than others (ie. Solutions Architect-Startup), and was also wondering if the barrier to entry might be lower in positions like those? I have seen in some other subreddits, AWS Solutions Architects posting about how AWS is hiring Architects with just SAA, what should I make of these posts? Could this be a shift in the hiring standards for SAs that user of reddit aren't aware of yet? Please don't link me "read these subreddits" I have already read all of those If you are going to be condescending and not offer any actionable advice, please keep your opinion I don't need it [link] [comments]  |
| Attaining a job without a degree Posted: 02 Apr 2020 04:02 AM PDT Hey guys, I've posted this in the cyber security subreddit and got really good responses and advice but also wanted to post this in here to get additional info on other peoples routes and current salary (if that's not TMI). I'm currently a 21 year old student in community college. I am getting tired of taking classes I'm not interested in just to attain credits so I can transfer to 4 year college to peruse a cyber security/ Networks and data degree. However, my community college offers a cyber security AAS degree where all the classes are courses I'm interested in. I was wondering if not getting an actual college degree will limit me in finding jobs for the future. P.S. I'm planning on getting the Comptia Security+, Network+ and A+ certifications. [link] [comments]  |
| Posted: 02 Apr 2020 02:11 AM PDT I am on my way to getting a COMPTIA A+ license and my high school diploma. I'm not planning on going to college anytime soon. What jobs / careers will I be able to get into with these? [link] [comments]  |
| Career/Education path advice? Please Posted: 01 Apr 2020 10:18 PM PDT Hey all, I'm looking for some advice on where to put my focus as far as schooling and career. To start I'm currently what I guess you'd call a Network Admin or Technician. I'm not sure exactly what job title I would claim, because I work for the Air Force as an enlisted Cyber Transport technician, which largely entails layer 1 through 3 routing and switching work. Me specifically I work mostly L1 and L2, with minimal L3 experience. I joined knowing that I couldn't afford college and not sure what exactly I want to do but I knew I wanted to end up in tech. Here I am now, a little over a year of actually doing my job, and I still don't quite know what direction I want to head in tech when I get out, but now I can afford college thanks to TA I'm stuck between staying in networks or jumping to the dev/programming. I still want to land in tech, and call me shallow, but I don't quite care as long I'm making good money. Don't get me wrong I want enjoy what I do, but I'm really open to a lot in tech. The first step is schooling while I'm in. The best option for me right now is WGU as far as managing school and work while progressing at a good rate. I'm curious which degree I'd be more marketable and more knowledgable with; the Network Ops and Sec, Computer Science, or Software Development degree. The network ops/sec degree obviously will focus in more on networking specifics and the other will be more broad. I guess deciding on a career path will help with picking a degree path. It feels like this is the start of my next chapter and life and I want to get it right ya know? It's stressful [link] [comments]  |
| Posted: 01 Apr 2020 10:20 PM PDT those of you who graduated and now work in IT ( BA, BSA, Support Analyst), what are your tips for a 4th year uni student currently studying IT. So far I have one internship under my belt from last summer, I dont think I'll find another one this summer but your tips will be greatly appreciated. Thank you. [link] [comments]  |
| Posted: 01 Apr 2020 10:06 PM PDT I don't know much about Linux other than there are numerous distros, you can do scripting via the terminal, there are file systems and directories as opposed to a typical graphical interface like on Windows, and that's about it. I really do want to learn though and just need a solid foundation. I discovered a website called Linux Academy and was considering trying either the Linux Essentials or Linux+ course but wanted to hear your thoughts. [link] [comments]  |
| Business Intelligence career path Posted: 02 Apr 2020 12:01 AM PDT Hi All, I'm currently rounding up my degree in IT and days comes, I feel so incompetent, and shy away from interviews because I don't feel marketable. For the most part of my degree, I took my cyber classes online so I didn't necessarily pay attention to them. I loved networking so much till I got into SQL and databases which I enjoy more than anything as at today. That being said I would love to consider Business Intelligence or Analysis. That being said, I've been advised to take the comptia trifeca to beef up my resume so as to get a job easily after graduating, but the thought of trouble shooting for a living doesn't excite me as at today. I mess about with tableau because of my interest with data analysis and visualization. I've looked around for BI programs in grad schools around, so that might be an option. I was just wondering if they was a way to delve into the field without necessary going to grad school. Thank you in advance [link] [comments]  |
| Should I Tell My Coworkers How Young I Am? Posted: 01 Apr 2020 10:56 PM PDT I'm about to start my new job but I have a question. At my last job I told my coworkers that I was 19 (now I'm 20) and I almost immediately lost respect from coworkers and the system administrators stopped teaching me (coincidentally...). After a few months people came around but it was troublesome. I'm starting a new job next week and the question always comes up, "How old are you?" I don't look 20, most assume I'm between 27 and 32. When this question comes up, what is the best way for me to respond? Thanks for the help and the brutal honesty in advance. [link] [comments]  |
| What is the best way to approach my Manager when asking for a raise? Posted: 02 Apr 2020 12:53 AM PDT Brief overview: I am a 24 year old IT Officer working at a global accounting company. Currently I am situated 'alone' in a remote office with almost 200 users, which I offer 1st , 2nd and rarely 3rd line IT support to. Also, handling global tickets to remote users (but basic). Keeping the IT asset list in order for my office and also other important responsibilities i.e. access control, CCTV, new joiners IT training, domain hosting via third party, creating/modifying phone extension numbers - generating bill reports, company phones (also liaising with ISP to activate/deactivate sim cards), part of the team with important roles for the BCP and DR plan and so on. I'm sure that I have missed something, but this gives you an idea of my tasks and responsibilities. I like to think that I am quite important to this company, considering that I am physically alone in IT in such a large office. It's important to note that we do have a service desk (IT support) situated in our main office in the Germany (so not all of the IT issues come to me - thank god). But you get the gist of it. I have been working at this company for over 2 years now, started of as a student and now I have been working full time for over 6 months. Recently, I had a really good appraisal from my manager, and lately, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, things were crazy and I have managed to pull of some miracles some might say. At least, everyone including senior managers and other important team members have been praising me for my work. Which leads to my point. Considering all of this, my current salary is under the average for my role. I'd say that my salary is around 5k minimum under the average (according to some research), and whilst also considering my responsibilities. My title as an Officer does not represent what I do, not at all. But I don't care about that, I just want a better pay. Last week, I have been given a "raise" and a bonus, which are disrespectful. Let me just say that the "raise" adds up around 40 euros to my monthly salary after tax, and the bonus was little to none. My question is, what is the best way to approach my manager regarding a raise? I have never done anything like this before. So I would like to do this in the most professional way. I know that this might be bad timing, due to everything that is going on in the world right now. But I really don't want to wait anymore. I am honestly too stressed about work, too busy some might say and it is not worth it when considering my salary. With a proper raise, I wouldn't mind to work my ass off even more than before. TL:DR - Title [link] [comments]  |
| Well it was nice having Huawei certs a Cisco vs Huawei Post Posted: 01 Apr 2020 03:56 PM PDT Hey folks, Any Huawei HCIA and HCNP certified people out here? So I asked Huawei if they could extend my certs due to my country having a high amount of covid cases in the Caribbean (Trinidad and Tobago) same way Cisco extended it`s cert holders for 180 days. Basically they told me to go write an exam to get 6 months extension. For me that`s impossible with all schools etc closed in my country and our gov is planning to lock down for more months. So I let them know us Cisco folks gonna go strong: Always remember that your health and safety comes 1st and any vendor that does not respect that f em. Edit: after telling them, they just got back to say and said they would allow me to write the exam 6 months from now when everything is good and they will still allow me to renew my cert. [link] [comments]  |
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