IT Career Don't let not having a Security Clearance deter you from applying to a Federal Government Position |
- Don't let not having a Security Clearance deter you from applying to a Federal Government Position
- I got a joooooooooob!!!!
- You think US salaries for entry level IT are bad? *RANT*
- Microsoft 365 Enterprise Administrator
- System Administrator looking for advice
- Are Network Administrator positions disappearing?
- Could use some help choosing a Bachelors specialization
- First time hearing back from a job!
- Value of Seniority and Job Security Amidst the Pandemic
- It Vendor employee applied for internal help desk
- is TekSystems any good? any other recruiters? anything else for someone out of work for a year?
- What is the best kind of job I can get with the new CCNP Enterprise?
- Any help on resume? Former Chemist trying to get first IT job.
- Regret turning down job offer. Should I get back in touch?
- If I got a job as a federal contractor, do I put the hiring agency on my resume or the government agency?
- Graduating this december, what can I do in the next three months to be more competitive?
- Resources to learn programming
- Need Some Guidance
- Directed towards former Army veterans who were prior CMF 25 B-V Communication and Info System MOS’s.
- Wanting to learn SQL, but not sure where to start.
- I have internship interview in four hours for an aerospace company ...? I'm nervous
- what career path should I focus on to have remote work with a goal of re-locating to se asia, Japan or Taiwan for example?
- Transitioning inside the DOD?
- Improved success mentioning "entry level" in my cover letters...
| Don't let not having a Security Clearance deter you from applying to a Federal Government Position Posted: 01 Oct 2020 06:04 AM PDT Saw a few comments on another thread... Just putting this out there - don't let not having a security clearance from not pursuing a job on www.usajobs.com My supervisor recently informed that they had to pick from what they were given due to not having enough applicants for this recent vacancy. All my co-workers are civilians with no prior military and the federal government sponsored their secret clearance. Now mind you - I had to move 8 hours away and it took me over 100+ applications over the course of six months applying mostly everywhere - but my foot is now in the federal door. I used to check www.usajobs.com and r/usajobs daily and search for '2210" - make it part of your routine if you are searching. Edit: Before I'm asked about my experience - I only had 3 years of IT experience due to a career change and only have the Comptia Trifecta [link] [comments]  |
| Posted: 01 Oct 2020 08:31 AM PDT I got a job in Google as IT Resident. I'm sorry, I couldn't tell my family and friends yet but I wanna tell someone.. Sorry if it's inappropriate. It's my first job after graduating college.. Please feel free to contact me for anyyyy help, questions or to curse me.. Im sorry if it's rude! [link] [comments]  |
| You think US salaries for entry level IT are bad? *RANT* Posted: 01 Oct 2020 09:36 AM PDT This is more of a rant than anything else. I see posts of recent grads trying to figure out whether they should take $55k-$60k ($55k is £42k) entry-level IT jobs. I see posts from teachers and plumbers trying to change career and complain about entry level jobs "only" paying $18-$24 p/h. I see stories of people landing an entry-level IT job and earning $75k. Now you might think - "Yeah but I live in LA and it's tough!". Sure, in terms of cost of Living LA is No.17 on the list of most expensive cities to live in, but guess what, London is No.19, really not far behind. London - 'The average price for property in London stood at £653,965 in October 2020'. In USD that's $843,515.61. Sure, you might get some rat infested, wooden box for £350k in a shitty area, where nobody speaks English. Now let's take a look at LA house prices. LA - ' Los Angeles County's median price was $650,000 for a single-family home' - In GBP that's £503,935.25 I would also like to point out that standard of living in the US is SOOOOO much better than in the UK (subjective, but please take a look at properties type of shitholes you'd be buying in London for even £400k +) Which brings me to my ultimate point - entry-level IT salaries for London....*bloodboiling* From Indeed: 1st Line IT Helpdesk Support Engineer - £19,000 - £21,000 1st Line Support Engineer - £20,000 - £25,000 IT Desktop Support Technician - £17,000 - £20,000 (They also ask for 2 years Windows and 2 Years Mac support exp which is a requirement!) 2nd Line IT Technician - £23,000 Hourly wage for £20,000 P/A is roughly - £9.62, that's before tax, for fuck's sake. You are a bunch of lucky SOBs! $55k is probably a higher end salary for mid-level IT professionals with more than 5 years of exp. in London. I see some jobs in CySec that start at £28k, WTF?! I understand that you're not meant to feed a family on an entry-level wage, but you're lucky if you can feed yourself for £20k. Also, most of the time you cannot travel to your work with a car as parking prices here are extortionate, especially in central London (£50-£70 per day?, dude, that's my daily salary), so then you have to buy an oyster card to use on public transport that costs £250+ per month. So if your oyster is £250, your rent is £800 - £1000, what the hell are you left with? What on earth is going on with London's wages?! My point is simple - Fuck UK. [link] [comments]  |
| Microsoft 365 Enterprise Administrator Posted: 01 Oct 2020 01:52 AM PDT Hi all, I passed the ms-500 yesterday with a score of 788! My boss has already mentioned the possibility of doing more certs at the start of next year so just looking at a couple of options and would like to know if anyone has done both the ms-500 and the ms-100 & ms-101 and could let me know how they compare? Are they way more difficult and I should put them out of my mind and do different certification in the mean time or with revision are they do-able without the recommended 5 years experience? Other things I was thinking was either pentest+ or cysa+ but I've not looked to much into those. Any advice appreciated! [link] [comments]  |
| System Administrator looking for advice Posted: 01 Oct 2020 05:36 AM PDT Hey all, I recently relocated to a city, some 2500 miles from where I grew up. I took a job as a system admin for a school system at the bottom of the salary range I was hoping to get. However, as each day goes by, I am struggling to find things to do. The school system has been established for over a decade and they previously used outside consultants to set everything up. My day to day is basically sitting around waiting for something to do. I know I can find better things to do with my downtime here and I want to make the most out of it. The reason I am posting this is because I am torn on the path to take. Quite honestly, after 8 years of working on the service operations side, I am kind of burnt out. I would like to stick to IT but wanting to do something a bit more involved. The two paths that interest me the most are security and cloud. That being said, I was hoping that perhaps, some people that work in either one of those disciplines could help shed some light on their day to days. I do not have any IT certifications but have no issues with paying for CBTNuggets or buying books. Ideally, and I know it's kind of frowned upon, I am looking for something that will provide the best salary in both the short and long term as well as keep me busy. If it helps any, I am in the Indianapolis metro area. Thanks. [link] [comments]  |
| Are Network Administrator positions disappearing? Posted: 01 Oct 2020 12:30 AM PDT I'm currently studying information technology in school and I'm trying to narrow down what exactly I might like to pursue when I graduate. I've enjoyed networking most of all, and I think I would really enjoy becoming a network administrator. That said, some people have told me that positions like this are slowly going away or shifting to other areas as cloud computing becomes more and more prominent. What is your opinion on the matter? Are there smarter niches to shoot for, or is networking still a viable option as far as long term stability is concerned? Perhaps there are special skills I could pick up that would make me more in demand as far as getting such a position? Also, I would love to generally hear from network admins how they got into the job, what they enjoy about it, and whether they recommend it. Thanks so much in advance for your help! [link] [comments]  |
| Could use some help choosing a Bachelors specialization Posted: 01 Oct 2020 09:21 AM PDT TL:DR; My university offers three different specializations for a Bachelor's in IT. The three different specializations are networking, cyber security, and software development. I'm leaning towards networking. Hi! First of all, thanks for reading. My university offers three different kinds of specialization: networking, cyber security, and software development. I was hoping some of you kind folks could offer some insight into things that are different between each, apart from the subject material. Things like how the nature of day-to-day problems are different between the fields and which one is better suited to kickstart my career. At the moment, the job that sounds most ideal and enjoyable to me is a networking gig that involves some amount of programming to automate tasks. Networking- This is the one I'm leaning towards because, from what I gather, networking knowledge is almost always useful. It also helps that I find networking interesting, in general. Software Development- This is my second choice because of the fact that, from what I can tell, programming is becoming more of a necessity throughout IT. I also think programming is interesting but it can sometimes be frustrating which might be because I'm not experienced enough in it. Although, I have taken several classes in several languages but obviously that's not enough to become comfortable programming in any particular language. Also, I think if this was my first choice, a computer science degree would be better and I would essentially be hired after everyone else with a comp sci degree. Unless I managed to put together a decent portfolio. Cyber Security- This is my last choice because, from what I've read on here, I need a good basis of experience and knowledge to branch into a decent cyber security position. I think that IF I decided to go into a cyber role, the networking specialization would be more beneficial because I would have a better idea of how things worked. Thanks for reading! Any advice would be appreciated and if I got anything wrong I would love to hear about it. [link] [comments]  |
| First time hearing back from a job! Posted: 01 Oct 2020 09:11 AM PDT Long time lurker but a first-time poster on this sub. I applied for a "Technical Support Specialist" position with a fairly large company and recently received an email from an HR manager asking to do a Zoom meeting to discuss what they're looking for and to gauge my experience. That's the problem! I don't have any experience in the IT field as of yet. I've been taking classes, I have a couple of menial IT certificates, but no bona fide enterprise IT experience. I currently work in a completely different industry and have been trying to switch to the tech industry in some form or fashion for the past couple of years. I believe that I would pick up their process and way of handling troubleshooting fairly quickly, and I would love to have this gig but intimidation just smacked me when I read her email asking to meet with me about my experience. Any constructive advice to this newb for this situation would be extremely helpful and appreciated! [link] [comments]  |
| Value of Seniority and Job Security Amidst the Pandemic Posted: 01 Oct 2020 06:30 AM PDT So I currently do Tier 3 Helpdesk/Sysadmin work for an MSP, but I'm dedicated onsite for an Enterprise client. I've been in my current role for 4 years (initially hired right out of college as tier 1 to reset passwords and swap out broken monitors, and over the 4 years I grew and was promoted twice and now do T3/SysAd work for the client) I am undercompensated for the work I do in the area I live in by 15k-20k. This is backed up by Robert Half's Salary Guide for 2021, as well as the litany of messages I receive on Linkedin from recruiters and hiring managers in my area trying to hire me for job descriptions that 100% match my current job role that offer 15k-20k more than I make now. As time goes on, it gets harder and harder to ignore those numbers, and my current job satisfaction has drastically dropped recently due to a number of reasons, some personal some professional. I've been hesitant to look for work elsewhere, as I have a high degree of job security at the moment through all these uncertain times, however the decreasing job satisfaction and the increase in messages on Linkedin is making it increasingly tough to want to stay on board where I am at now. What are everyone's thoughts on the value of job security during these uncertain times, even if it's in a role that underpays and you are unhappy with? For additional context: Leaving my current position would also pretty much ensure a very rough transition period for my current team and would likely put the contract my current team works under into question when it comes time for the client to resign. I also have a very good and close relationship with my current direct boss. [link] [comments]  |
| It Vendor employee applied for internal help desk Posted: 01 Oct 2020 07:55 AM PDT I am a Sys-admim/head of IT for a medium sized non-profit. We had an employee of the MSP we contract with apply for our help desk position and we would like to offer him the position. We have a clause in our contract that says we cannot solicit their employees for employment but we did not reach out to this employee other than posting the job on several job boards. My boss (our CFO) thinks it would be unprofessional of them to make this guys life hell and is going to be very upset if they make it an issue. Do you all think it's smart to hire this guy? He's one of their best Tech's so I know they would really miss him but he's pretty unhappy in the MSP world and wants to only work in 1 environment. He's leaving whether he works for us or someone else. [link] [comments]  |
| is TekSystems any good? any other recruiters? anything else for someone out of work for a year? Posted: 01 Oct 2020 07:22 AM PDT I know they are an IT recruiter, but it seems none of their phone numbers are working anymore. I dont have a lot of recent professional experience in the IT industry, so I'm looking for any work, I've been unemployed all year so far. Looking for something remote ideally [link] [comments]  |
| What is the best kind of job I can get with the new CCNP Enterprise? Posted: 01 Oct 2020 09:56 AM PDT Let me give you guys some context to question. - I have 9 months of tech support experience - I will have my bachelors in Info Tech (concentration in security) in 9 months Assuming that I obtain my CCNP Enterprise by the time I graduate, what kind of networking job should I be looking to get? [link] [comments]  |
| Any help on resume? Former Chemist trying to get first IT job. Posted: 01 Oct 2020 09:51 AM PDT Hi all, As title states I'm new to IT and looking for my first job. I plan on applying to my most wanted/least likely to get jobs first and continuing to lower my standards until I get something I like. I'll be applying for the following in this order: 1) Infosec related roles 2) Network Admin/Eng 3) It Helpdesk Could I get some pointers on my resume rough draft? Thanks in advance. [link] [comments]  |
| Regret turning down job offer. Should I get back in touch? Posted: 01 Oct 2020 09:36 AM PDT Hi all. I work in a high paying helpdesk role. The beauty of this role is we can shop around a little bit with the rest of IT before we decide where we want to go. I interviewed for the SOC role and got the job, but ended up turning it down due to the crazy schedule. As stated in the title I kind of regret doing this. I should have just put up with my noisy neighbors for a few months and then moved to a more stable location. Would it look bad if I get back in touch to see if they could still offer me the opening or should I just move on? [link] [comments]  |
| Posted: 01 Oct 2020 09:26 AM PDT If I got a job as a federal contractor, do I put the hiring agency on my resume / LinkedIn or the government agency? Thanks in advance! [link] [comments]  |
| Graduating this december, what can I do in the next three months to be more competitive? Posted: 01 Oct 2020 09:10 AM PDT I'm currently a senior who will be graduating from a state school in December 2020 with a B.S. in Management Information Systems. I've had a few internships, not directly IT/SWE related but have worked on internship projects and have personal projects that are related. The job titles I'm considering are the following (all prefaced with Junior):
I believe my resume gives a good summary of who I am and what I've accomplished during college (I would also love any critiques on it) but after 140 applications this month, I haven't received a lot of responses or interview invites (two or three so far). So I'm wondering what I can do in the next couple of months to be as competitive as possible for the positions I'm considering. Whether it be certifications, personal projects, or topics to study up on I'm open to hearing all suggestions. Thank you for any and all advice, it is much appreciated. [link] [comments]  |
| Resources to learn programming Posted: 01 Oct 2020 01:24 AM PDT Hello, again im making a post is this great sub to ask for some guidance, rn im doing my best to learn AWS while doing an easy job at a data center ( my job is just tape rotations and general troubleshooting if something fails aka installing/troubleshooting switches and sometimes makes connections with a diagram someone gives me ) atm my plan is to get all 3 of the basic certs from AWS but the more i read the more i realize i should learn coding, after a lot more reading and searching what employers are looking for on my country i decided to learn python Atm im watching a free general course about coding on pluralsigth made by simon allardice along with some other tech youtuber free courses just so i can get a general knowledge about coding and then i wanna focus on python but there are just so many options to learn that im sure a big amount are bad/not updated So my question is what is a recommended course/book/video series to learn python [link] [comments]  |
| Posted: 01 Oct 2020 08:55 AM PDT Hey guys, I'll try to make this short. I want a career change. I want to get into computer networking or just anything computer based. Whether it be fixing computers or solving issues for small offices. I just don't know where to start. I was looking into Hunter Business School to get started, but there are so many options. I have some experience with fixing computers and data recovery but no certifications. Any information would help just put me on the right track. Thank you! [link] [comments]  |
| Directed towards former Army veterans who were prior CMF 25 B-V Communication and Info System MOS’s. Posted: 01 Oct 2020 08:35 AM PDT Currently 31 exploring the Army as an option to gain experience within the IT field. I have a Bachelors and would go in as an E4. I'm wondering how your experiences were within the Army Com and Info systems and how well they translated into civilian work after. Looking at a 4 year contract and trying to decide which MOS would be best suited for me. Ideally would get into a security position post military contract. Army offers a lot of incentives like tuition reimbursement, tuition assistance, and of course the GI bill. I'm thinking of taking the bonus or tuition reimbursement depending on which offers more money and then getting my masters in cyber security while I'm in the service. I figure with the hands in experience, a masters, and the perks of being a veteran post army, I should set myself up really well once I get out. Any and all info is much appreciated! [link] [comments]  |
| Wanting to learn SQL, but not sure where to start. Posted: 01 Oct 2020 08:29 AM PDT So, my company uses SQL Server Management Studio. While SQL knowledge is not a requirement for a lowly desktop support tech like me, it is for higher IT positions. I want to start learning it in my free time, but I have no idea where to start! Do I need to know the basics of SQL first before I move on to SQL server, or can I just dive right into SQL server? Are there any good ways to practice SQL? I learn better by doing and practicing rather that just reading. [link] [comments]  |
| I have internship interview in four hours for an aerospace company ...? I'm nervous Posted: 01 Oct 2020 08:24 AM PDT I was just notified about this on Monday and I've been studying for a test. It's an internship for next summer and I have no idea what in the hell to do anymore. I haven't had an IT interview in a while and I no long know what to expect. I applied for their position within little to nothing of what they listed as a "must have" and wasn't really expecting a call back. IDK what to do. [link] [comments]  |
| Posted: 01 Oct 2020 08:23 AM PDT I know this is kinda specific, but it's my goal. I have a BS in IT (live in and am from the US), and worked just a few months as help desk l3 many years ago, since I've done a bit of freelance web dev and playing with my own servers, but nothing for any other companies, and a bit of other completely unrelated work experience. Recruiters only ever contact me for development jobs that I'm far under qualified for, and I have no interest/focus in development anymore. I thought all my time playing with linux would have helped me get a sys admin job at accenture like my friend got, but no luck, and I moved far away. [link] [comments]  |
| Posted: 01 Oct 2020 07:52 AM PDT I am currently working for the DOD for the local base that is in my state. I have been working maintenance on the WG scale for about a 1 year and a half. I love the job security and it's nice pay, especially for me who is also in school, studying Management Information Systems. I have been wanting to switch over to the IT field or anything that can get me into the GS system. I have been debating finding another job so I can gain experience while I'm in school, but I really want to stay in the federal government. Those who have made the switch or know the necessary steps. What advice could you give me? I have applied for 100+ jobs on USAjobs but haven't had much luck, especially since the pandemic. Is there someone I should be able to talk to or contact about making this possible transition? [link] [comments]  |
| Improved success mentioning "entry level" in my cover letters... Posted: 30 Sep 2020 02:51 PM PDT I decided to use a new strategy when applying to jobs, and it seems to be getting more traction, small sample size ofc, but curious for some input from you guys. When describing the role im applying for, I put the words "entry level" in front of it, because on linkedin, they listed the role as entry level. I guess it kind of wakes up the human element in whoever is reading and reminds them that they are looking for an entry level person. 2 interviews being scheduled right now, hopefully works out. [link] [comments]  |
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