IT Career [January 2021] Ask The Experts - System Administrators |
- [January 2021] Ask The Experts - System Administrators
- IT Managers: How important is job longevity on a CV?
- Getting into an IT career at 24 no experience - Have a free full ride of college GI Bill. Which career path should I take?
- Starting my first full-time job in help desk (level 1) this morning. Wish me luck!
- Is it setting a bad precedent to work for minimum wage?
- I am looking to become a VMware admin or architect. Anyone who is currently in the role or knows the track for VMware associate; professional?
- Looking into Cybersecurity - Any Advice is Appreciated
- Why is there overtime pay in most IT jobs and not in other industries? i.e. Accounting / Finance / Law etc.
- Mid-Senior Sys/network admin post-interview update
- CV question year gap: Should I include my non-related IT job experience and degree?
- Side hustle/2nd job options for employees in IT field?
- MSP Resume Help - Need Advice on What Skills to List
- What questions to ask data center technician interviewer?
- How to schedule interviews around a call center job?
- Need Help with Building Out Resume, Unsure of What to List Under Job Responsibilities
- Looking to get started in IT and not sure where to start
- Working at a CRO (Contract Research Organization).
- Looking for IA Level 2 Certification.................
- Getting AWS Solutions Architect Without Prior Experience?
- First help desk interview! What kind of questions should I expect?
- 1 month from separating the military, graduating in the fall, doing my CCNA course. How to get a job in the mean time?
- CCNA In canada maybe montreal? Vs USA value of Certif?
- How quickly can I move to security from Desktop Support LV 1 and 2?
- What are the average Network Enginner or Network Admin salaries within the UK ONLY and how would you go about getting there?
- Network analyst, what’s my next step in my career?
| [January 2021] Ask The Experts - System Administrators Posted: 25 Jan 2021 01:12 AM PST Do you have an interest in System Administration as a job or career choice? Are there things that you have wanted to know but not been able to find a resource to ask? Some scenarios for potential questions:
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| IT Managers: How important is job longevity on a CV? Posted: 25 Jan 2021 05:41 AM PST As the title says - obviously experience, personality & many other factors are important when hiring candidates, but how high up your list do you place job longevity? For example, if employee A has a better mix of skills/certs, but holds no job longer than 1-2 years, whereas employee B doesn't have all the required skills, but held down previous job 3, 4+ years, which candidate would you prefer for an IT role? [link] [comments]  |
| Posted: 25 Jan 2021 06:41 AM PST Hi, I spent four years as a jet engine mechanic in the military out of high school and voluntarily separated after my contract ended a little over a year ago. I was planning on working for a family business, but it wasn't what it panned out to be so I am now looking for a new career path in IT. I have no experience with IT, and in the research I have conducted so far(mainly reading reddit posts) it seems you might not need a degree to get your feet wet in this field. I have my full Post 9/11 GI Bill which pays for a degree from any public university + a monthly stipend per month depending on the zip code of the school. I'm just curious about differing opinions on if I should pursue a free degree or if it's not necessary, and just start on a helpdesk job while getting the certs I need. Thanks. [link] [comments]  |
| Starting my first full-time job in help desk (level 1) this morning. Wish me luck! Posted: 24 Jan 2021 01:23 PM PST I'm pretty nervous as this will be my first IT job and I'm pretty rusty after finishing my Bachelor of IT a year and a half ago, but I'm hoping it goes well and I can get adjusted fairly quickly. Can't say I'm super excited for full-time 8-5 though. Edit: I just finished and it went really well! Everyone is super friendly and relaxed, I had one of the staff take me out for lunch and we all ended the afternoon with a cold beer in the office. It was a bit of an information overload which was a bit overwhelming, but overall definitely not bad for a first day! [link] [comments]  |
| Is it setting a bad precedent to work for minimum wage? Posted: 25 Jan 2021 08:25 AM PST I'll be finishing my BSIT in a few months, I only have a year of part time experience and basic certs like A+, Net+, Sec+, and Linux Essentials. To develop and maintain actual skills, I have a homelab and run a tech blog where I list my projects and such. Since the market is bad right now, I've accepted that I'll likely have to start out working at a MSP for minimum wage which is about $10 for me since I have literally zero leverage. MSP work is what I would prefer since the experience would be better than the same role as internal corporate. People tell me this idea is utterly insane and that I'm worth more, but I don't really see how and it's emotionally exhausting to think about lately. With that said, I'm worried that this sets a bad precedent for the industry. By taking that kind of job, I'm telling employers that it's okay to pay somebody minimum wage with a degree, some experience, and multiple certs (albeit none impressive) along with a homelab but I have no leverage and feel like I'm hardly even qualified to do basic helpdesk. Is it all in my head? Am I likely better than I think I am? I'm stressed out so much. [link] [comments]  |
| Posted: 25 Jan 2021 09:36 AM PST I am currently a Helpdesk Technician 2 at an oil and gas company and have been for the last 3 years. My company recently purchased some Dell IDPA equipment and haggled into the deal are some credit hours for classes. I'm lucky in that I'm the only one who wants to use these credit hours totaling 8700 credits. Can anyone recommend the best courses to take to prepare me for the next step in my career? [link] [comments]  |
| Looking into Cybersecurity - Any Advice is Appreciated Posted: 24 Jan 2021 06:55 PM PST I currently am a staff sergeant select in the United States Air Force and am 8 credits away from graduating with my bachelors degree in management from Webster University and then I plan on doing their MS Cybersecurity program and going for other Cybersecurity certificates. I should be out of the Air Force pretty soon (2023, but maybe this year if I get accepted into Palace Chase program since Air Force is overmanned), and I was looking to get into Cybersecurity. I hope to land a SOC Analyst Tier l job when I get out. I am into the CND or Computer Network Defense Ops side of Cybersecurity. I was wondering if anyone who can answer these questions can answer them for myself and others who could use the advice: Thank you in Advance!
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Once Again, Thank You! [link] [comments]  |
| Posted: 25 Jan 2021 10:27 AM PST Hey all, I have a general question about overtime in IT-related roles. Is there overtime pay in most IT roles out there even if you have certifications? I used to work at one of the big 4 accounting firms and every busy season we would get an email memo from upper management stating that now that we are in busy season you are REQUIRED to have a minimum of 60 chargeable hours per week. Basically, it was expected you were working 70-80hrs per week and there is no such thing as overtime. I don't understand why is it that in some fields you don't get paid overtime and others you can? For example, from what I have seen from IT jobs, most of them offer to pay you overtime, why is this? Thanks! [link] [comments]  |
| Mid-Senior Sys/network admin post-interview update Posted: 25 Jan 2021 10:26 AM PST Hello, So this thread is an update to my thread from yesterday. https://www.reddit.com/r/sysadmin/comments/l495ss/i_have_a_sysnetwork_admin_interview_tomorrow/ My resume is here - https://ibb.co/YZbXtgz So I spoke with the IT director, the interview was supposed to be 30 minutes but we spoke for 1 hour. I was nervous and still fumbled on some technical questions. The director said that he thought that I interviewed extremely well. I got a call from the HR recruiter, he basically said that I would move on to the next level of the interview but for a different role. This role is basically 1 level below the one I originally applied for and pays in the upper 40's. They're basically creating a new role on the spot for me to fit into. They seem to really think that I could grow with this company. He said while the director likes me, he still needs to make sure he finds the right candidate. Which I totally understand. I thought I had done enough to earn a pay jump to the 60k range but maybe not. If I end up getting this other role should I just take it ?. [link] [comments]  |
| CV question year gap: Should I include my non-related IT job experience and degree? Posted: 25 Jan 2021 04:06 AM PST Hello yall, just have a question, since i used to work in non-related IT jobs and degree in my early 20s, now I am in my mid 20s, starting over and studying computer science while learning some web development and mobile development courses on the side. In short, I still do not have any programming experience, not even internship. Is it better if I include or leave out my non-related IT job experience and degree ? Thanks [link] [comments]  |
| Side hustle/2nd job options for employees in IT field? Posted: 25 Jan 2021 10:00 AM PST Currently working in help desk making 14 an hour 8-530 Mon-Fri. Trying to find a good side hustle/2nd job option not sure how to find one to fit into my schedule though. I've thought of upwork, but I've heard some bad things that its a race to whoever has the lowest price, and it's really hard starting out. I can't get a 2nd IT job because most of them are from 8-5. I thought about Staples, Geek Squad, or Target/Walmart/Fast Food/Gas Station type stuff, but it'd probably be more beneficial if I just studied more IT topics on the side instead of working for pennies at these retail places. Plus a lot of those retail places are really hard to get interviews with the coronavirus going on. Anybody got any ideas for a side hustle/2nd job. Or should I just stick with my current job and learn more on the off hours instead of considering freelance sites or low paying retail jobs? [link] [comments]  |
| MSP Resume Help - Need Advice on What Skills to List Posted: 25 Jan 2021 09:52 AM PST Been working at an MSP but beginning to feel stuck. I feel like my next move is to junior sysadmin after getting my Network+. Want to apply to a few roles in my area but want to get some polish on my resume beforehand. Any feedback on my resume would be greatly appreciated. Should I even bother with Company 2 & 3? They were from a long time ago (not same year) and not very related to my career now, but I feel it kind of fills the gaps. Should I lose the Skills and Technical Summary or focus on expanding the Professional Experience? I'm also not sure if certifications should be under Education or separate and immediate. Thank you for your time. [link] [comments]  |
| What questions to ask data center technician interviewer? Posted: 25 Jan 2021 09:50 AM PST I have an interview tomorrow for a data center technician position and need to come up with questions to ask the interviewer. Can someone help me think of some good questions? [link] [comments]  |
| How to schedule interviews around a call center job? Posted: 25 Jan 2021 12:58 AM PST Having been laid off from my helpdesk/jr sysadmin job in October, I took a job that's mobile app support but basically ends up being a data lookup/ call center position for the whole company. I am looking around for another helpdesk/desktop support/sysadmin job but it's been hard to schedule interviews during working hours. I'm not sure when I'll get my lunch some days. Has anyone run inyo a similar problem while job hunting? How did you handle it? [link] [comments]  |
| Need Help with Building Out Resume, Unsure of What to List Under Job Responsibilities Posted: 25 Jan 2021 09:32 AM PST Hello denizens of r/ITCareerQuestions, I work as the IT Manager for my employer. I have been working on a new resume, but I keep blanking on what all to list in it concerning my current position. I know I'm supposed to sell myself, but I keep questioning what responsibilities/accomplishments would be appropriate to list on a resume and not looking like I'm trying to fluff it out with stuff that would make a hiring manager roll their eyes. Here's what I do/have done at my current job:
Thank you for your time, any advice/critique would be greatly appreciated. [link] [comments]  |
| Looking to get started in IT and not sure where to start Posted: 25 Jan 2021 08:49 AM PST Hey all, hope all is well. I am looking to get into the IT field and am currently studying for the security plus because I was told this certification would open many doors. Does anyone know what type of jobs this would open up for me and the salary I can expect. Should I look to get a job in IT first or should I obtain another certification before the Comptia Security+. Any help or advice would be much appreciated. I should add that a coworker of mine told me that getting the security+ opens up opportunity for a help desk job that will pay well and offer to train and pay for me to get other certifications. If anyone knows whether this is true or not please let me know. [link] [comments]  |
| Working at a CRO (Contract Research Organization). Posted: 25 Jan 2021 08:29 AM PST Good morning! Has anyone worked for a CRO in the IT department? There is a job opportunity that I am interested in. It is fully remote work. How did you like it? How is the work life balance? General work environment? Any comments would be greatly appreciated. [link] [comments]  |
| Looking for IA Level 2 Certification................. Posted: 25 Jan 2021 08:25 AM PST Does anyone know a good IA Level II certification that I can get? I was going to try and get a windows server 2016 cert but it looks like Microsoft is retiring it on the 31st. [link] [comments]  |
| Getting AWS Solutions Architect Without Prior Experience? Posted: 25 Jan 2021 08:23 AM PST Hi everyone. Looking for some advice on AWS certification. TLDR: how hard will the Solutions architect associate be without prior experience? My background: I'm a recent IT college grad with a decent "sys admin" position. My day to day work involves building and maintaining virtual windows/Linux boxes that are on prem through VMware tools, mainly point and click then automation takes over. It's a decent job, but extremely repetitive and parts will be automated away by my company in the coming year. Since I have the time I decided certification may help me move up and out while Im slowly finishing my masters degree in Supply Chain Analytics, and I settled on AWS due to personal interest. I completed the AWS cloud practitioner certificate with ease, but I'm curious how well I'll be able to handle the information in the Solutions Architect without prior hands on exposure? I have a great grasp of how things work on prem, but my knowledge of AWS is limited to what I got from the Cloud Practitioner cert. I've been looking for new opportunities that would expose me to AWS, but my own company is very limited due to government regulations (Public energy company -- we house nearly everything ourselves) and I can't find others hiring in the area without prior experience and certification. Any insight into the certification path would be much appreciated. Thank you. [link] [comments]  |
| First help desk interview! What kind of questions should I expect? Posted: 25 Jan 2021 08:22 AM PST Hello all, I just got my first interview for a help desk role at a msp after months of applying. Is there anybody who has had the same or similar role that can give me some topics to study before the interview? [link] [comments]  |
| Posted: 25 Jan 2021 08:12 AM PST Hey all I am currently on terminal leave from the military searching for jobs for a new career. I am currently doing a course for my CCNA which I should take in April-ish. I've been taking online classes for a university online and should graduate soon for a bs in IT. My main focus is networking/network security. My question is I am unsure what jobs to pursue currently and if it is even possible? Since I will be jobless after March 1st I would like to at least get into the IT field by then. [link] [comments]  |
| CCNA In canada maybe montreal? Vs USA value of Certif? Posted: 25 Jan 2021 08:02 AM PST Anyone has done CCNA in canada? Worth it? I feel CCNA weigh more in US compare to canada ? [link] [comments]  |
| How quickly can I move to security from Desktop Support LV 1 and 2? Posted: 25 Jan 2021 03:46 AM PST I graduated around last year and have been working as a Desktop Support LV1 and 2 for around 5 months now and I want to transition into either a security analyst role or a SOC role directly. Currently, I have experience in managing AD, Office 365, Microsoft server 2016, and some basic log readings. I also already have my CompTIA Security + and currently studying for my Azure fundamentals and then I'll go for the CCNA next. So realistically, should I try and find a security analyst role or a SOC job after the 8 months mark or should I stay in my role longer. [link] [comments]  |
| Posted: 25 Jan 2021 07:30 AM PST I currently hold a bachelors in network engineering and have no IT job experience. What would be the best route to follow? From research i understand for starters it would be, Help desk + CCNA Where do i go from there to hit atleat 30K figures in the UK and how many years does it usually take? [link] [comments]  |
| Network analyst, what’s my next step in my career? Posted: 25 Jan 2021 03:44 AM PST Hey everyone I just graduated college in Canada and I am starting as a network analyst so, I get to skip the help desk tier of IT which is nice but I'm kind of curious where to go from here, I don't wanna get complacent as 45000 is a good start coming from minimum wage warehouse work but I want some direction on where to go next/ what certs to pursue. Thanks!! [link] [comments]  |
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