IT Career Frequent IT career path roadmaps for you to ponder and research |
- Frequent IT career path roadmaps for you to ponder and research
- How do you know if your are doing well. Or falling behind career wise?
- Remote I.T. careers. Where do I find them and would I qualify?
- 24M PMP Certified: Working on a product management team as a Program Manager - Where do I go from here?
- Switching from Software testing to Network Engineer
- Discussed my ongoing education with employer(branch cheese production plant). Production/IT hybrid position?
- Wanting to learn cloud/AWS but feeling intimidated and lost
- Left Sales to Pursue a Career in IT and Need to Know What to Do Next
- Would anyone like to critique my plan for getting certs over the next couple years?
- AS400, love it, hate it? Why should or shouldn't I?
- New and wanna make big career changes, should I stay or travel ?
- Just finished my degree but I feel I didn't get a very high quality education, where should I go from here?
- When is a good time to get an internships? Especially with heavy subject load?
- Upgrading my desk and possibly monitors. Should I splurge?
- Strategies for finding Business Information Systems-related paid internships or holiday work whilst still in uni? [Aus]
- Thompson Rivers or Athabasca Better recognized for Computer Science in Canada?
- Making a career change. Looking for options here going forward
- Best Path for IT Certifications? Thinking about Comptia A+ And Security
- First IT job advice, CompTIA A+ qualed and struggling
- looking into becoming System Admin and then to infrastructure Engineer
| Frequent IT career path roadmaps for you to ponder and research Posted: 01 Jan 2021 04:29 PM PST Some people don't know how to get started in IT, read the entry level jobs, see what you can start out in and what you like to do. Then see where you can grow or feel comfortable in. Maybe you want to STAY as helpdesk cuz you're a chill person and the job takes care of your family. Maybe you constantly want to learn and grow, that is okay too. Here is a general path and just know as exp and certs will mean you get more pay as you go usually. [link] [comments]  |
| How do you know if your are doing well. Or falling behind career wise? Posted: 02 Jan 2021 09:25 AM PST I am 28 and I've been working for about four or so years in IT but with no specific focus and more all a jack all of trades. I've slowly grew from being the first one to pick up for help desk to now over looking and taking charge of day to day operations and projects while also getting some certs in aws has my company moved into it. So with in my time I gained networking, system administrator for windows and a bit of linux, and now more of cloud. But I feel I am behind compared to couples friends of mine and I am also looking for a new job or keeping my eye open but I am just not great at resumes and selling myself on what I can do. At the moment I'm in the 70k range for salary and the average salary in my city is in the 50k range so I feel not bad but I do feel staying at my company is not making me look good but at the same time shows that I am in it for the long haul and not someone who jon hops. At the moment with everything going on I am studying and practiceing more aws/devops tool since I am interested in that role but my question is how does one know if he is falling behind or on track? [link] [comments]  |
| Remote I.T. careers. Where do I find them and would I qualify? Posted: 02 Jan 2021 07:19 AM PST Just a little backstory, but I've wanted to break into the tech field for awhile. I enjoy troubleshooting and fixing problems and I am interested in how systems and networks work. I live in Rural Tennessee though. I've seen one I.T. job pop up in about 6 months and it was Part-Time. The nearest major market is an hour away. My wife has some health issues and we have two kids. Unfortunately, I cannot be that far away for an extended amount of time. That is why I want something remote. I have a decent computer and a reliable 50/50 fiber connection. 4G hotspot phone if fiber were to go down. So my question is, where do you find remote I.T. jobs? And, what would I need to qualify for them? I will have a B.S. in Professional Studies with a conc in I.T. in a couple semesters. It's not much, but it's what I have. I also have 12 years of retail management in a grocery store. And that's about it. Where do I go from here. Extra training? Thank you. [link] [comments]  |
| Posted: 02 Jan 2021 08:33 AM PST Hi folks, I'm 24M living in the states graduated college a couple of years ago with a degree in finance and management. Worked as a intake coordinator for the public defenders' office, event coordinator for a music academy, bank teller during college, finance associate at the end of college / a year out. For 8 months now, I've been working on a product management team with the title, "business planning analyst" I have run multiple programs and serve more as a program manager on our PM team for a product of ours. Just passed my PMP exam. I want to continue within IT project / program management, but the issue is, I don't have a lot of experience thus far with IT at all. I'm taking a CompTIA A+ course now just to get foundations down, but other that than, what jobs do I qualify for? What should I do to improve my career? What classes, certs, experience should I go after to continue building my resume? Thanks! [link] [comments]  |
| Switching from Software testing to Network Engineer Posted: 02 Jan 2021 09:58 AM PST Hello, I am currently a Software Tester earning a decent amount. I have been thinking of switching to Network Engineering. I already have the CCNA before it was switched over to include more automation, but don't think it would be too hard to learn how to do that part especially with Python. My question is, how hard would it be to switch over with just a CCNA qualification, no experience in network management outside of Packet Tracer and the odd VM setting up of some routers and firewalls? Would I need to find a entry level job and take a massive pay cut to get into the field? [link] [comments]  |
| Posted: 02 Jan 2021 08:58 AM PST Hi. I(21M) work a full time union gig as a vacation relief operator in a cheese production plant(actually I'm transitioning to cheesemaker but that's a different story). Anyway, I am also a full time online university student at WGU, where I study for a BS in IT, Software Development. A couple months ago, I connected with the management in my plant on LinkedIn and my dashboard showed that they read my LinkedIn page. Anyway, fast forward to a couple days ago, I am working on applying for tuition reimbursement via my employer. In order to apply, I need to file a personal development plan indicating that the education supports my career goals. On that form, I needed to list my direct supervisor(I work for several across production and quality), so I asked a production supervisor who I should list. Anyway, despite his reputation as the company asshole, he was very supportive and had some great suggestions regarding the tuition reimbursement. While we were talking, the plant superintendent came into the office and heard what we were talking about. She said that, among other things, she thinks it is likely that I could get an internship at corporate(she came up through their production intern program herself) and she told me that they are fed up with the time delays related to the corporate help desk, considering, instead, adding an IT-hybrid position within the plant. She mentioned seeing on my LinkedIn that I have a Comptia A+ cert. Anyway, have you ever heard of a position where you work in production or quality most of the time but are sortof "on call" as a helpdesk/networkcrashedplantisburningdown guy? How would you go about negotiating pay for a role like that? [link] [comments]  |
| Wanting to learn cloud/AWS but feeling intimidated and lost Posted: 02 Jan 2021 08:57 AM PST My current job (which I hope to leave soon for something better) is currently in the process of migrating all it's servers to AWS. Since cloud and virtualization is obviously the new hotness; I want to learn it to make myself more viable within my current job and any future jobs. But every time I look into it however I feel overwhelmed where to start or what I need to learn. Than I read post like this thread and I feel even more overwhelmed. I mean, I don't even know C++, let alone Python! I would just like to understand enough to where the knowledge of AWS/cloud can help land me a higher level help desk/system admin/network admin role. Where and how can I start without being overwhelmed? [link] [comments]  |
| Left Sales to Pursue a Career in IT and Need to Know What to Do Next Posted: 02 Jan 2021 08:17 AM PST Basically I hated my job in sales and decided to go into a career in IT since it's growing and there's a lot more opportunity for me to advance and be happy. I attended a local school that helped me obtain a bunch of certs and advertised they have a career services to guide you through, but once I got my first job and graduated, they disappeared. I'm really interested in network engineering and cyber security. My current job is as a computer tech for a local school district, mostly doing simple help desk tasks (mostly fixing the projectors and touch screen boards in the classrooms). I don't feel I'm getting the experience for what I want to do here, but don't know what type of jobs to look for as an entry level. I spend a lot of my free time playing in VMs, playing with AD, Linux, and trying to break and fix a virtual network I made. I'm also in the process of teaching myself Bash and Python. I have the following Certs: CompTIA A+, Server+, Network+, and Security+ (and the stackables associated to these), MTA Server, Security and Netowrking, and LPI Linux Essentials. Based on this, what types of jobs should I be looking for? When I look for "cyber security" or "network engineer" they want years of experience I don't have yet. Thank you all in advance for any help and guidance! [link] [comments]  |
| Would anyone like to critique my plan for getting certs over the next couple years? Posted: 02 Jan 2021 08:06 AM PST I'm currently in sales and looking to move into IT. I just started the Google IT cert on Coursera and plan to do the python one next. I'm not entirely sure where I want my career to end up yet. I'm currently torn between (based on CompTIA roadmap) Info Sec, Network, and Infrastructure. Given they all share A+ and Network+ I plan on doing those next, after them maybe Server+ and CCNA as those are shared between a couple of the paths. I was thinking I'd get through those, then reevaluate what I'm doing and where I want to be and attempt to decide on a more concrete path. Any suggestions on certs that might be smart to have for all those paths even though the roadmap doesn't show it? Am I completely overthinking this or going about it the wrong way? [link] [comments]  |
| AS400, love it, hate it? Why should or shouldn't I? Posted: 02 Jan 2021 07:36 AM PST I'm familiar with the very basics of AS400 and other versions of mainframe. I've performed things like User profile unlocks and password resets, all the way to zebra printer resets. To what extent should I continue learning this system? I will likely run into another version of it at some point in my next position. This is not meant to sound critical toward the system itself. I'm just curious as to what everyone else has used it for, and if there is any merit to becoming a guru in it? Thank you in advance! [link] [comments]  |
| New and wanna make big career changes, should I stay or travel ? Posted: 02 Jan 2021 05:10 AM PST I used to work for few years abroad until covid and i return to my home country, i wanna start new career by going back to Uni and studying CS However, in my country i come to realize thaz there is age discrimination for entry level job here so my family advice me its better if i work for some government shit but i dont want it because i will never be able to travel. I ask people in sub that there is no age discrimination for people who wanna change career in their countries. Unlike mine Is it better if i try to study or work abroad, but not related to CS and when i am there, i will find internship there and get in the door there or it is better if i stay studying 4 years in Uni in my country and by the time i graduate i may get discriminated there when i apply for CS job .. Really thankful for any advice [link] [comments]  |
| Posted: 01 Jan 2021 02:13 PM PST TL;DR: Feel like I need more education since my degree wasn't super helpful, don't have a job right now, wondering if I should take a non-IT job and study for certs, then get an IT job after that. Main post: (Hopefully) Brief Background: I am 24 years old and still live at home. I just completed my bachelor's degree in Information and Computer Technology a couple weeks ago. I also did a minor in Management of Information Systems. I do not have any certs or anything to show beyond my degree at this time. I honestly feel like my degree is pretty useless. For the major, I had 5 classes that were actually focused on IT. These courses were Security and Digital Forensics, IT Management, Disaster Recovery and Continuity, Advanced Networking, and Cloud Computing. The only class that really got hands on was the Security course where we worked with Kali and were exposed to some pen testing tools. Didn't cover much besides that in the course. Cloud Computing had us develop and host a project with AWS, which was really simple (I set up a Ubuntu VM that ran a Minecraft server lol). The others ranged from meh to bad. My minor actually had better courses overall, with an IT Infrastructure course based on A+ material, Advanced Data Communications which was a better networking course (still no hands-on though), and a couple of classes on database management using SQL Server. While at my university, I worked for campus IT, but I was mostly responsible for maintaining documentation of network hardware. I helped with switch and UPS installs and cable runs, but mostly was in charge of documenting what was plugged in where. I have a solid understanding of the physical side of networking and the basics of the OSI model, but I have done virtually nothing with the logical side. Most of my experience comes from my own tinkering. I build PCs as a hobby and like to tweak and play with things. I have some Linux experience but I consider myself very lacking in that area. I've had classes in C++, Java, and Python, and I could probably slap together a simple Python script if I could reference online resources, but coding has never been a focus of mine. I don't have a job right now. In my area, there are not many IT jobs available. Those that exist are either senior positions or entry level at helpdesk (which I have applied for and not gotten anything yet). Not trying to turn this into a r/personalfinance post, so I'll just say that my concern with entry level positions is that they don't pay very well or else don't offer many hours (or both). Just an example from one I was looking at earlier, it was for 30 hours a week paid $13 an hour. Certainly better than nothing, but I really need to move out of my parents' home and that just isn't going to cut it. I could pull off moving out if I were making $16-17 an hour at 40/wk. Non IT jobs are more available that pay what I would need. Most places around here seem to want certs with degrees being a plus. I think I could study up and do A+, Network+, and Security+ relatively easily, however, I cannot currently afford the exam cost, but could with a job. I also cannot really study effectively in my current situation at my parents' home because my only internet access is my phone's mobile data. Where I want to be: Ultimately, I want to find a career in IT, and I have enjoyed security/networking/sysadmin stuff the most from what I have been exposed to. Questions: I feel like I need to bring some skills up that I did not get with my degree in order to be more marketable. What would you suggest as a way to accomplish this? What areas should I focus on? Should I go ahead and get certs like A+, Network+, Security+, etc? Which ones do you recommend? What jobs should I be looking for right now? What salary should I be looking for/expecting? I'm going to need something with benefits pretty soon. I am currently leaning toward just taking any job I can find, moving out, and then using my free time to study for certs when I would have a more reliable internet connection to do it with. I am willing to share more information if it would be helpful. Appreciate any comments, and happy New Year! EDIT: I'm about 60 miles north of Salt Lake City in Utah. Fairly rural area, and there a few IT jobs available. I have been applying for any that I think I could possibly qualify for over the past couple months. There's a decent amount of jobs south of SLC, but I don't have the means to get down there at the moment, which is why I have been looking more local. [link] [comments]  |
| When is a good time to get an internships? Especially with heavy subject load? Posted: 01 Jan 2021 11:57 PM PST Bachelor of IT.
I really don't want to get an internship in my third year because that's when finals/projects occur and I won't have time to work and manage studying, exams and projects. [link] [comments]  |
| Upgrading my desk and possibly monitors. Should I splurge? Posted: 01 Jan 2021 09:25 PM PST I've reached a point where I need more space to work better at home and am buying a new desk. I have a company laptop that has good specs but a crap screen, and a old 1080p 23" monitor that I hook up to it. I can get my two 24" screens from the office, but I don't really like them, and I see some decent 25" wide screens for around $150 Really only need one for work, but having a second one for my personal use would be nice for days off when I'm wanting to code. Should I spend the $300 for the new monitors as well? [link] [comments]  |
| Posted: 01 Jan 2021 09:01 PM PST Hey guys, I'm currently working towards getting a Bachelor of Commerce majoring in Business Information Systems from a top university in Australia, about to start my third year. I've currently got a WAM of 79.8 and have been working casually in the APS for about a year and a half. I'm having some difficulty finding any names of companies offering internships for IS students, most tend to be aimed at either finance or SWE roles. Would anyone have any tips or names of companies that might help me out? Thanks! [link] [comments]  |
| Thompson Rivers or Athabasca Better recognized for Computer Science in Canada? Posted: 01 Jan 2021 07:23 PM PST Just wondering for the Canadian Computer Science programs for remote learning if TRU or Athabasca is better? I noticed Algonquin college also has a computer programming diploma. [link] [comments]  |
| Making a career change. Looking for options here going forward Posted: 01 Jan 2021 07:20 PM PST Hey all, I'm a 24yo graduate from 2019 with a BA in Music Business but looking to make the change to IT due to the pandemic (music situation will take a long time to recover). I have very limited experience with IT. I'm a few chapters into CompTIA IT Fundamentals and skimmed through A+ and Security+ but haven't gone through those in depth. I also have started messing around with Python and JavaScript very little and still learning those. I am back in school pursuing a BS in Information Technology part-time while I work full-time (Customer Experience Associate at a local bank). The program is set up for people like me, who are looking to make a career change into IT so it is limited to 10 classes. I should be finishing later this year (probably end of November if all goes to plan). Classes are going to include: HTML, Intro to C (these two already complete), Intro to Linux/UNIX OS, LAN/WAN technologies, Website Development, TCP/IP & Network Architecture, Intro to Info Security, Network Security, and Project Based Information Systems Parts 1 & 2 (which focuses on how managers can successfully understand/ use Info Systems to help companies, customer satisfaction etc.) I'm pretty interested in the entire IT Field so I'm not really sure exactly what I want and don't want to do so I'm exploring all of my options and trying to prepare the best I can now. What I want to know is based on these classes, what types of jobs would follow this type pathway? I obviously still have a ways to go before I start applying for jobs in the field, I just would like to get others' perspectives on what jobs seem related to these courses, and if there's any advice or suggestions about where a good place to start might be. Thanks in advance for any help! [link] [comments]  |
| Best Path for IT Certifications? Thinking about Comptia A+ And Security Posted: 01 Jan 2021 01:39 PM PST Title's pretty self-explanatory. I just hope that I'll genuinely learn what I need to from whatever certification that's the best; and that it actually has some impact on job hunting. [link] [comments]  |
| First IT job advice, CompTIA A+ qualed and struggling Posted: 01 Jan 2021 05:14 PM PST I'm looking at getting into a career in IT and have been applying to help desk jobs. I've got my A+ and experience recruiting for the army though haven't heard back from any employers for 6 months. Any advice anyone could give a struggling wannabe nerd would greatly appreciated [link] [comments]  |
| looking into becoming System Admin and then to infrastructure Engineer Posted: 01 Jan 2021 12:23 PM PST Hi, Happy new year. I'm looking for an advice on career path and resume check. My goal right now is looking into becoming system admin with goal heading to infrastructure admin. I graduate with B.S on c.s and information security. I was able to land an internship toward my last year, it lasted for 6 months. I then landed a full time Junior sys admin with a start up, this lasted until Covid hit, majority of our customers were restaurants. My initial plan to help me put me in the right path,was to study this in this order. -RHCSA -Ansible -Docker -Git -Terraform -AWS (EC2, ECS, RDS, EKS). I was able to my RHCSA yesterday.I got comfortable with Ansible, docker. I started Kubernetes, somewhat comfortable with it. I'm starting to doubt my learning path. I'm thinking I'm shooting to high for the level I'm at. I guess what im trying to get at, what advice do you have for me that'll help me land a Jr to sys admin role. Any feedback on my resume would be greatly appreciated. Sorry if my post all over the place, I'm kinda lost right now. Just trying to get back on my career path. [link] [comments]  |
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