IT Career I've finally done it, I got a job! |
- I've finally done it, I got a job!
- Got a job interview in two weeks for a dream position.. Kind of freaking out..
- Is it worth becoming a Linux system administrator
- IT and the gaming industry
- How much is too good to be true?
- How would it be received? I got the questions
- Opinion on Career Change
- Are there any recruitment agencies out there that would focus on my job needs and help me find a job??
- Good MTA certificate study material?
- I feel so out of the loop. How do I get in??
- Interview for a Data centre advice
- Switch to Solutions Architect... where to start?
- How do i get first IT job
- I have been selected for ABAP developer post in a firm as a recent graduate. I would like to know whether ABAP is the right thing to learn right now? What's the future of it.
- What's the difference between MIS and IT?
- Respectfully request a few sets of eyes on my resume
- Lost and need suggestions.
- Apple cert?
- I need resume advice
- [Need career advice] how can I get a job as a software engineer?
- Is LPI Linux Essentials (010-160) worth?
- Getting Back Into IT
- Is it worth sticking around?
| I've finally done it, I got a job! Posted: 03 Aug 2020 09:06 AM PDT Hey I just want to send a quick thank you to this subreddit, super helpful and I finally got a job, unfortunately it's a just a help desk position and I had to take a pay cut but it's the start I've desperately looking for. I can't thank you guys enough especially those that help me with my resume a while back, I'm so glad to finally be able to put my foot forward and start my career. This is just the start and I never plan on stopping until my goals have been hit. Thank you guys so much and good luck to everyone else who is trying as hard as they can during these times. [link] [comments]  |
| Got a job interview in two weeks for a dream position.. Kind of freaking out.. Posted: 02 Aug 2020 02:16 PM PDT Hey all, So I've been unemployed since this covid stuff began. Never stopped looking for employment, and had a few great interviews for positions I felt lukewarm about, and unfortunately all of them had to freeze their hiring while we were going through the process. The other day, I started going through all my job board sites, making sure my profiles were neat and updated. A day or two later, I got a text from a recruiter about a position, and I told him I'd like to hear more. He called me within a half hour, and described to me a dream job at a fortune 100 company as a Jr Network Engineer, a position that I've been trying to break into for a while now. The next day, he scheduled a video interview directly with the company in two weeks. Basically, they're looking for someone who has good foundational network knowledge with CCNA who isn't too far along in their career, and can be trained on their infrastructure. I'm excited, but nervous. This job would be a 50% raise from my last job, and it sounds amazing. I know everyone always posts the "interviews shouldn't be a test to cram for" thread, but I feel like I need to prepare and nail this one. I'm going to go over my CCNA study materials for now, but does anyone have anything to suggest to prep for this? Thanks so much in advance. P.S. Tip for those of you looking for employment, update your job board profiles regularly. Dice and linkedin especially, seem to have recruiters sorting by recently updated profiles. I've had a few good opportunities reach out to me a day or two after updating. [link] [comments]  |
| Is it worth becoming a Linux system administrator Posted: 02 Aug 2020 10:15 PM PDT Question for your all. I want to pursue to become a Linux system administrator. It is worth it? One of my teachers told me that there isn't much jobs for Linux system administrator and that you have to know a company or work with a company that requires you to know linux. What are your thoughts? I want to become devops engineer as my end goal career (Also I kind of hate working with windows server. Just trying to figure out their licensing fees gives me headache) [link] [comments]  |
| Posted: 03 Aug 2020 09:29 AM PDT I am currently getting a bachelors degree in Information Technology with an advanced degree in Cybersecurity. After recent thought I feel that I'd find passion working for a gaming company. What should change my degree into if anything. Also what would be some complimentary certificates or programs I can look into. [link] [comments]  |
| How much is too good to be true? Posted: 03 Aug 2020 09:16 AM PDT I've been talking with a recruiter about an entry level technician role. The key responsibilities seem completely in line and up to par but the compensation seems too good to be true. $50/hr training and $60/hr once in the role fully, working between 15-40 hours weekly, with weekly direct deposit and full benefits as a remote position. The fishy part to me is that I was texted by an independent contractor and then referred to an HR manager to set up a Skype interview. In reality, I know it's not all that fishy but it feels like a honey pot. Can anyone give a fresh, outside look on this? [link] [comments]  |
| How would it be received? I got the questions Posted: 03 Aug 2020 09:04 AM PDT So wondering how it would be received in this sub reddit. I've lurked a little, but don't really know the culture and climate of most here. I'm looking into moving up into the IT help desk role at my current job. Been at job 4 years in an unrelated role. 15 years ago I took the network+ and A+ licenses ( BEFORE they expired ) but never got a chance to use those skills. So i'm about 15 years out of date. I can google nearly any problem thrown at me, and the job is a breeze for most part. Helping people on site plug in their laptops, keyboards. Making sure they can print. Not really complicated stuff, as I've shadowed the guy leaving. Anything above that I'm sure I can google enough to trouble shoot any issues and not have to bother higher up I.T. personnel. I'm nearly certain to make it to the interview processes - And I want to "wow" them at it. Through the guy that is leaving, I've acquired a copy of the questions they will ask during the interview. Some of them I know the answer too off the top of my head, others I've Googled and figured out what to do. But my answers would be long and drawn out. Would it be received well here if I posted the questions in the comments, to get others input on a simplified answer to memorize for the interview? Maybe people in a similar situation could benefit from it later on? [link] [comments]  |
| Posted: 03 Aug 2020 08:39 AM PDT Just curious to get some opinions or maybe a inspirational story of potentially similar cases/situations. I'm currently 28 yrs old and a relatively successful Oil and Gas Welding/facility Inspector. I'm given a company truck with a fuel card year round and i'm guaranteed no less than 80 hours of straight time pay every 2 weeks (paycheck) even if work was slow and I stayed home entire time. Depending on the year and work density pay can range from 70-150k with the later being on the road a lot away from my wife and 3 kids. During my 10 years in the Industry I've pushed myself, hurt myself, and been in environments that would scare most individuals. Many situations that make me think, "If I continue this I won't live to be old"... So here's the IT part. I've always had a dream of getting some certs and skills to potentially change my entire career path. Something I think that should be done sooner than later being i'm almost 30. I would like to believe I have above average computer hardware/software knowledge but perhaps less than a entry level IT student/worker. I'm currently planning on trying to get comptia A+ as a start. I've purchased online video material along with a couple paperback books as well to prep. I know this won't be enough to get started fully but it would be a start and perhaps allow me to enroll in a online college IT degree as most require a cert to apply as a transferable credit. I'm also hoping there may be some rough physical IT jobs that require both the knowledge mindset paired with a rugged solid work ethic. Something like this could be a good start. Ideally my goal is to try and find a solid switch option that would keep me around 60-70k (minimum of my current situation) as my home living is budgeted so. Don't get me wrong i'd love to make more but this range is what I feel is the safe "transition" range to start. Anyways my question to you Reddit good patrons. Am I on a good path in your opinion? How would you start or what would you do differently? Have you known of anyone to make such a drastic career change? Additionally i'd like to add I have little to no knowledge on development/coding side. Not that i'm not interested just never got around to doing a little self learned coding. Figured i'd say that to give a better idea of my current knowledge. Thanks for your time in advance and I look forward to your input/suggestions. [link] [comments]  |
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| Good MTA certificate study material? Posted: 03 Aug 2020 07:48 AM PDT Does anyone know the cheapest and most effective study material for the MTA certificate? [link] [comments]  |
| I feel so out of the loop. How do I get in?? Posted: 03 Aug 2020 06:01 AM PDT All you folks on here it seems are experts in multiple technologies, have witnessed huge changes and improvements firsthand, and just freaking gurus overall. I'm trying to get there, but it's hard for me. I don't even know anyone personally that has any technical knowledge. 😕😕😕😕😕😕 Self-Learning is really tough. How would you even know if you're learning the "right" stuff? That said, being in a network of like-minded individuals would improve learning tenfold. Not to mention individuals that have already been through the tribulations. With the freaking internet, it shouldn't be so hard to join one of these networks, but I have found it to be. Are you guys like in some sort of nerd groups? Like were you guys in cliques together in school? I've been tinkering with tech since I was 4 or 5 years old. 22 and I still barely know anyone that knows what DNS is. Where can I find a network to chat and build rapport with? [link] [comments]  |
| Interview for a Data centre advice Posted: 03 Aug 2020 01:28 AM PDT Hi all, I have an interview for a data centre on Wednesday and was hoping to get some advice on things I should definitely research and prepare for before hand. The role itself is a Service desk role. My research so far has been on the company, the size, tier of data centre and I have prepared a bunch of questions around information on the role, progression in the role and what I can expect from growth within the role. As expected I am nervous and would appreciate any advice. Thank you all in advance. [link] [comments]  |
| Switch to Solutions Architect... where to start? Posted: 02 Aug 2020 10:30 PM PDT I'm an early-career industrial engineer who has 4 years of presales and technical consulting experience in industrial machine sector. I've taken C++, database, and ERP courses in college that I totally loved (and excelled in), but have not used them in a job yet. I'm looking to make a career shift to cloud implementations due to the promise of the technology and spiking demand. So here's my situation and question in a nutshell especially to any Cloud Solutions Architects: I've got all the skills of a technical presales professional but almost no programming or networking experience. I'd like to position myself to become a Cloud Solutions Architect role within 1-5 years. What are the courses, Youtubers, skills I need to be tracking and what kind of a position should I enter the scene? [link] [comments]  |
| Posted: 02 Aug 2020 11:32 PM PDT I currently have A+, mta security and mta networking fundamental certs. Ill be starting b.s. cybersecurity soon. Im looking for a IT job to build experience. Are my certs enough to land a job? Thanks [link] [comments]  |
| Posted: 03 Aug 2020 02:55 AM PDT Please if someone can help me on the same and shed some light. Also the organization is paying quite decent. ABAP - Advanced Business Application Programming (SAP) [link] [comments]  |
| What's the difference between MIS and IT? Posted: 02 Aug 2020 04:30 PM PDT I think there is more business involved with an MIS degree, but what specifically is different? Do these degrees compete for the same jobs? Which one has a better job outlook? [link] [comments]  |
| Respectfully request a few sets of eyes on my resume Posted: 03 Aug 2020 05:41 AM PDT Well folks, the time has come and my employer has decided that they are no longer in need of an IT department. Unfortunately, I'm the entire department and my last day is 8/14, so I've been applying for jobs all over the place with the exceptions being the west coast, NY, Chicago, and the city of Detroit (I mean, come on, that place is just post-apocalyptic) due to cost of living and the fact that I would rather walk through broken glass than to live in those areas. I'm sure my resume is... less than stellar, and I would like to ask my fellow Redditers to give it a once over and give some pointers, feedback, or suggestions. I'm not against changing anything that needs to be changed and I really appreciate any help you all have to give. My resume: gonna have to figure this dropbox thing out... [link] [comments]  |
| Posted: 02 Aug 2020 07:33 PM PDT I've been working in IT for 5 years now. It has been one crazy ride until now. And now, I am totally lost as to what my next step would be. I finished my masters in computer science and started to work for a firm right away. I started as a data visualization analyst(Tableau), soince I thought I might want to stick to data. Later realized I was not a good fit and moved to development, learnt php and worked as a developer for few months, then I realized programming was not for me and moved on. Now through some reference, I landed a Business analyst job and this is when I was diagnosed with social anxiety. I couldn't do the job anymore since I had to meet lot of people everyday, I was not doing any justification to the job had to resign. Later my mind shifted to Linux and luckily I've spent few months learning and again landing a job as a Linux admin, later I was given few tasks related to devops and eventually moved into devops. Now I am confused as to continue this job as am questioning what I really want from this life. Was anyone in this kind of crazy situation before? I do not know where to go next since devops is tiring me as I have to meet new teams everyday and vendor meetings which is triggering my anxiety. I've been imposter all this long, I do not even know who I am. [link] [comments]  |
| Posted: 02 Aug 2020 03:10 PM PDT I'm trying to study for the ACMT cert. Is there anyway to access study material for those who don't work for Apple? [link] [comments]  |
| Posted: 02 Aug 2020 07:42 PM PDT Hey guys so I just got my network + certification and I'm redoing my resume. I have 3 certification total, some college, and a break fix type job background is there anything extra I can put get a better edge on the competition? [link] [comments]  |
| [Need career advice] how can I get a job as a software engineer? Posted: 02 Aug 2020 11:13 PM PDT Hi, I'm kind of new here, so if I did something strange, just forgive me, thanks! My question is, how can I get a software engineer job without a CS degree around Europe, especially Sweden. I have been working as a software engineer in Japan, and I thought is it possible to find a job outside of Japan. (Just because, I'm interested in living outside of Japan.) Since I don't have a CS degree nor an IT-related degree, it might be difficult to find a job. Therefore, I want to you ask about how can I make it possible. Obviously, I need to brush up my English as possible, also Swedish is needed(if I decided to do it). Also, I need to show some credit that I can fill out the job description. Regarding the above, is there any way to accomplish it? Taking a CS course at university can be a choice, but it takes too much time, normally 3 years or more, right? So, I'm considering entering some of the boot camp(coding camp?), because it's much shorter. However, there are so many boot camps and I can't choose which one will fit me. There are two big choices for me, one is going to the boot camp located in the country where I want to get a job, the other is going to boot camp(might be Le Wagon) in Japan, and then try to find a job outside of Japan. Staying Japan will benefit me in the aspect of cost. Going to boot camp outside of Japan sounds interesting. In order to decide which can be best for me, I need some information. Also, the boot camps are worth it for paying? Sorry for the long sentence. To sum up, I'm considering finding a job outside of Japan. I have working experience as a software developer but I don't have a CS degree. (Also poor English :-<) Thus, I'm thinking of going to boot camp might benefit me. Beforehand, I want to know does boot camp graduates were considered as qualified for a related job. Also, I want to know the standard to decide boot camp. At last, if there is another way to find a job in It industry, please let me know. (I'm thinking of continuing to work here until the world situation has been calm down.) Thanks in advance!! [link] [comments]  |
| Is LPI Linux Essentials (010-160) worth? Posted: 02 Aug 2020 01:10 PM PDT Basically the title question. The only Linux experience I have is in college. I started studying a few days ago from this book https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08D7T1TXZ/ref=kinw_myk_ro_title I do not currently have a certificate and my idea is to go to CCNA later. [link] [comments]  |
| Posted: 02 Aug 2020 06:53 PM PDT Hello friends, I could really use some help from those of you who have gone through/are going through my similar situation. So, I graduated college with a BA in Computer and Information Sciences (CiS) back in 2018 and got hired right out of college doing work that didn't really utilize much of what I learned other than troubleshooting skills. Now with COVID, I got furloughed back in March, and was just told Friday that I was being let go. I figured now would be the perfect time to get back to doing what I love, and getting back into IT. My overall goal is to be in a Sys Admin position by the time I'm 30 (Currently early 20's) and then to use that as a stepping stone for future positions. What certs can be recommended, what learning material, outside sources, videos, books, ANYTHING or any advice to make this happen? I'm very much willing to put in the time and work, but just unsure where to start. I was about to purchase a master class for a bunch of different CompTIA certs, but I remember reading that CompTIA isn't as necessary as it used to be, and doesn't serve much of a purpose as they are constantly needing to be redone. Can anyone verify that claim? Again, any and all help is greatly appreciated, Thank you! [link] [comments]  |
| Posted: 02 Aug 2020 08:14 PM PDT I've recently been hired on as a computer repair technician to a small business that does computer and phone repairs. I've been working for about a month and I've found that while I definitely have been learning, I also spend a lot of time just doing retail activities such as selling phones and laptops to customers who take up most of my time haggling and leaving. The job has taught me a lot but I find myself burnt out very easily as there are only me and one other employee and we both work 6 days a week about 9ish hours a day. I mostly do physical repairs on computers (replacing LCD's, swapping out HDD's for SSD's, that kinda stuff). My boss recently has wanted me to start learning how to fix phones as well so I've been practicing on my time off, which I'm not a fan of since I only have 1 day off and find myself too tired to do much. While I would normally suck it up and push on, I feel as though I am paid very miserably. I'm getting $10/hr, while my co-worker who had essentially been working alone running the store for months before I came along was given an awful raise (10 -> 10.74). The job itself is about half an hour away from me via tolls, 50 minutes by city street. A little about me though. I have no certifications (A+ and Net+ in progress), but I do have verifiable experience working as "tech support" for a gaming company where I, unfortunately, spent more time in the billing department than actual tech support. I know my way around computers as I've been using them almost daily for the past 20 years. I also have great customer service skills that previous employers have always commended me on. So with this information in mind, is it worth it for me to stick around? Should I instead go looking for a help desk position? Is the knowledge that I'm getting from this job vital enough that I wouldn't get at a more office job or am I going to hit a ceiling very soon as the majority of my job is physical repairs and most of our fixes for software just involve reinstalling windows and I'll stagnate? Are call centers for IT really that miserable? Thanks for reading, I really just don't know if I should be grateful for the opportunity, or if I am just complaining and need to suck it up. This is my first real opportunity to be in the IT career field so I'm not sure if this is something to be expected. [link] [comments]  |
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