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- Thank you so much guys! Made the transition from Support Tech to Junior DevOps Engineer
- What is the best associates (2-year) degree in the IT field to make the most money and/or get my IT career started?
- Which Bachelor's degree should I choose? - aspiring DA/BI/DS -
- Struggling to break into the UK IT job market any advice?
- What salary and position can I expect after graduating Masters in Cyber Security with two years of experience in the field?
- Respectively seeking guidance to further my steps in IT
- How to figure out what i want to do in life. Don't seem to go anywhere
- First Job as a Junior Systems Analyst and I am a little nervous...
- How to get into IT as a beginner no experience or qualifications in the UK as a 19 year old
- (UK) How to fast-track my career from helpdesk into well paying, quickly?
- I'm looking to change my career from sales to IT, but I'm struggling with the confidence to do so. Any advice?
- Need some insights on carrear path should I choose in the USA
- Dallas Texas free Per Scholas training,...........
- Looking to interview people who want to start careers in tech (IT, digital marketing, tech sales, web development...)
- Do you think it’s possible to get 7 certs within a year during high school?
- Frustrated IT Tier 1 Helpdesk, what is the smart move to take next
- Where to start if I’m looking to change careers into IT/information security?
- How familiar with Powershell should you be before putting it on a resume?
- Certified Wireless Network Professionals CWNA or Comptia A+ which to start with first??
- Hiring for the first time - what helped you as a candidate and as an interviewer?
- (MIS majors) Management Information System! What do you recommend?
| Thank you so much guys! Made the transition from Support Tech to Junior DevOps Engineer Posted: 09 Jan 2021 02:36 AM PST I started lurking this sub 6 months ago, after I had decided to finally start working on my career, planning on becoming a DevOps Engineer without any direct experience or certificates. I started spending all my freetime studying, watching videos and homelabbing. Thanks to your advice and my hard work, I aced the interview and landed a job as Junior DevOps Engineer with 0 certs and 2 years of IT experience. Also, an awesome 50% increase in salary! Just wanted to thank the whole sub, guys keep on being awesome! [link] [comments]  |
| Posted: 09 Jan 2021 08:28 AM PST Dear Fellow Redditors, I am currently a college student attending a 2-year college. When I started, I was planning to transfer to a 4-year college after being done with the 2 years at my current college, but I do not see that happening anymore. I started out my college with a good semester, but then I completely failed the next semester (all classes), then one semester I took the time to travel to clear my mind, then the next semester I did not attend at all, I just was going through lot of personal issues, but not going to make excuses, I f**ked up, then when I came back, I had to retake all the classes I failed before I left. All that others see (and the reality of the situation) is that while most of my friends who graduated with me are about to get their undergraduate degree, I believe I finished 1 year of college. So yeah... I screwed up. And now with a baby on the way soon, I honestly don't see myself having the time or money, to pursue a 4-year degree by attending 3 more years of college. So what I am thinking is to just get an associate degree on something computer based; let's be honest it is the largest growing industry as well as having the best outlook in the future, plus I myself know a few people who just got certified and are making a reasonable salary (average, around 50k a year). But what I am asking is what is a good branch within the IT field; I know the IT field comprises of a variety of branches and you really need to choose to go down a specific path like computer support, web dev, software dev, programmer, database, cybersecurity, etc. Now the trick in my situation is to pursue a field where 2 years is good enough to pursue the career. I don't want to learn half of what I should know. A lot of the AAS (associate of applied sciences) are transfer degrees, so it has made to go to a 4 year, I am looking for something that is AAS that is a "career program" i.e. designed to give the necessary skills to get a job upon graduation. I am willing to pursue certifications on top of this as well. So if there is a field you can recommend me, some certifications that are best for that field will be much appreciated, but isn't absolutely necessary. EDIT: This is a link to my college's course catalogue if it'll help someone help me make a good decision [link] [comments]  |
| Which Bachelor's degree should I choose? - aspiring DA/BI/DS - Posted: 09 Jan 2021 07:40 AM PST I currently have 60-90 credits from a bachelor's of arts in business from a state University. I haven't completed a degree and currently have 5 years of experience working IT on government contracts. Is it recommended that I finish my degree in something on the business side such as finance, learn SQL/python/stats and try to land a BI role? Or should I go ahead and pursue a science degree such as a bachelor's of science in CS? Goal is BI/DA --> MLE/DS one day [link] [comments]  |
| Struggling to break into the UK IT job market any advice? Posted: 09 Jan 2021 06:47 AM PST Hi all, I have recently immigrated from South Africa to the UK and I'm looking to break into the UK IT job market and I've been struggling for a bit. I have my CompTIA A+ and N+ certifications and those don't seem to hold any water here. Do any of you in the community have any insight on how I can get ahead? I'm preferably looking for a more junior role since I would consider myself a junior with only 1 year relevant experience. [link] [comments]  |
| Posted: 09 Jan 2021 10:02 AM PST Hello Reddit! So my question is: What salary and position can I expect after graduating Masters in Cyber Security with two years of experience in the field? Hope you get my question, my main language is not English :) Edit: Spelling error. [link] [comments]  |
| Respectively seeking guidance to further my steps in IT Posted: 09 Jan 2021 09:43 AM PST Good Day to All, So I am currently enrolled at a Community College in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania currently following an academic plan that will give me an Associates in Information Technology. I am using my GI Bill so nothing out of pocket for the next 4 years since I will probably pursue a Bachelors right after. I have also been reading into CompTIA certs but for someone that is getting an A.S in IT would it be wise to skip A+ and go directly to Sec+ and Network+? Trying to be smart on how I spend money on Certs. Also I eventually hope to get involved in the cloud with AWS; would it be smart to start studying AWS concurrently with my degree path? I have about 5 years experience as an Administrative Specialist in the Military so would that benefits my job opportunities in IT? Thank you in advance for whoever responds. [link] [comments]  |
| How to figure out what i want to do in life. Don't seem to go anywhere Posted: 09 Jan 2021 09:40 AM PST Okay so I'm a CS student, probably finished half my degree. From day one I looked at people knowing what they like. And then there it's me. I don't even know which things I like the most. I have a problem like maybe I like data structures but only when I'm learning it. I tried doing an algorithm assignment on my own on which I took 3 days to finally figure it out how to do it after completely disappointed. I tried doing frontend development. I know how things work but I lost interest pretty much early and didn't touch it then. I wanted to try AI/ machine learning but there was math involved and since I thought I was not a math person because when i get questions out of the box my mind is just point blank. I'm getting worried as to what to do in life. Being ordinary and not good at thinking out of box I don't know what path I should take. I'm just lost. [link] [comments]  |
| First Job as a Junior Systems Analyst and I am a little nervous... Posted: 08 Jan 2021 09:44 PM PST Hey guys! I wanted to thank everyone for their posts and contributing to this forum. I got my first job as a Junior systems analyst and I'm super nervous as I step into this new field. I start in one week and have been restudying networking to help prepare! If you guys have any tips to prepare or comments to help ease my transition into IT It would be much appreciated! [link] [comments]  |
| How to get into IT as a beginner no experience or qualifications in the UK as a 19 year old Posted: 08 Jan 2021 07:30 PM PST Hi I posted on here not long ago but would like to ask more questions. Wanting to get into the IT industry but finding it hard on where to start. Was thinking of enrolling into the IT course provided by the open University, it would be a degree I believe (2 years full time) Is this a good way to start or are there other ways to enter it. I've been watching comp tia A+ videos to educate myself on IT more. I've tried looking for apprenticeships but can't find any. I would prefer comments from people that live in the UK and what tips they could give to help me. Thanks. [link] [comments]  |
| (UK) How to fast-track my career from helpdesk into well paying, quickly? Posted: 09 Jan 2021 04:51 AM PST Hi guys, I'm based in the UK, in the South East so I am looking for jobs in the Kent & Sussex areas and want to avoid London. I'm currently in a well paying IT sales roles (60k+) but hate my job (sales) and feel very burnt out, so have decided to move into IT. I have a mortgage in the South East etc, so expenses are fairly high and I'd want to get back to 30k+ ASAP which is what I could comfortably live on. I'm working on the A+ at the moment, and have 4 interviews lined up for Helpdesk roles with MSPs so should hopefully have an offer in the coming weeks, I imagine they would start me on a salary of around £20k. After the A+, I guess I should either start on Net+/Sec+ or work towards Microsoft Certs. I'm not 100% sure what route I want to go down yet, but I would imagine either DevOps or Sys Admin/Engineer route or cloud consulting. I know these roles would give me the salary I'm looking for, so my question is: How can I get there as quickly as possible? Is it a matter of applying for these jobs after 6 months on a helpdesk? Or should I focus on certs? How can I get there as quickly as possible to increase my income or is there another role after helpdesk I should go to before these other jobs? Thank you [link] [comments]  |
| Posted: 08 Jan 2021 06:13 PM PST So I'm working in sales right now, I graduated with a bachelor's in Corporate Communications 3 years ago. I've been doing alright, but it turns out, I HATE sales. So I've been looking towards IT for a career change. My dad worked in IT all while I was growing up, so I've learned a lot from him and it genuinely interests me (why couldn't 18 year old me know that when they asked me to pick a degree?!) I've started studying for the A+ certification, my plan was to get A+ then Net+ before summer and start applying to jobs then. My problem comes in that I'm worried about the type of money I'll make switching careers. I live alone, have a car payment, animals, and a comfortable life. I don't mind making a little less, but I see people saying they made less than 35k with their entry job. I've also asked on another subreddit and people there told me it was a bad idea because I wouldn't have a "career" in IT if I didn't have a degree in it. I'm also worried I'm wasting my time with the certifications because other posts on here have said experience is all that matters, but I've applied to IT jobs already and hear nothing back because I have nothing IT related on my resume. Any advice/help to ease my nerves or point me in the right direction? [link] [comments]  |
| Need some insights on carrear path should I choose in the USA Posted: 09 Jan 2021 12:33 AM PST I have high school diploma.I have web/graphic designing experience along with basic programming skills.What would be a better carrear track for me in the USA Web or IT professional.Which certifications should I get to get an entry level IT job? [link] [comments]  |
| Dallas Texas free Per Scholas training,........... Posted: 08 Jan 2021 07:48 PM PST https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=d22fbc0cdef44245&q=network+engineer+entry+level&l=76182&tk=1erijhvaruf9v808&from=ja&alid=5b7cbd0e9008781aa89ed7d1&utm_campaign=job_alerts&utm_medium=email&utm_source=jobseeker_emails&rgtk=1erijhvaruf9v808 have seen these before but never tried them. [link] [comments]  |
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| Do you think it’s possible to get 7 certs within a year during high school? Posted: 08 Jan 2021 11:09 PM PST I'm planning on getting the A+, Network+, Security+, Server+, Linux+, Cloud+, and MTA within a year. I'm still a highschool junior though and I still need to study for my SAT, SAT subject tests, and my APs too... I honestly don't know if it's possible, but I have no extracurriculars either so it's like not I don't have a lot of time on my hands. I've never really did anything, but I'm interested in tech which is why I want to do it. Do you all think it's possible? [link] [comments]  |
| Frustrated IT Tier 1 Helpdesk, what is the smart move to take next Posted: 08 Jan 2021 04:43 PM PST Hi Reddit I need a word of advice, For starters, a little bit of background about myself I'm 23 years old, finished my MCSA back in late 2019, and I've been working for a large firm that underwent a significant separation and is soon to be a separate company. I've been offered the opportunity back in March of 2019 and grabbed it. Honestly, I love my job. It gave me a clear career path (system administrator is my current goal). I've gained a lot, and I mean A LOT of experience working with windows server 2012 r2;2016, Cisco Unified Communications Manager, Azure AD, office 365 Administration and the list goes on. I am lucky enough to have a system administrator who is thrilled when someone from the help desk team asks them about the how and why instead of just giving them the "Hi user $ is unable to get emails here is an error code, please handle it." Here's the problem; my team hates it because I spend more time trying to solve the issue before I have to escalate it; my boss is not taking a liking to it, and I don't give a rats ass about it anymore. I'm done apologising for actually providing support, and I'm done competing with stat reports. I don't have a lot of communication with my teammates because 90% of their approach consists of resentfulness towards the job. My Director (direct boss) cares about the bloody calls on the line, and QoS is pretty much "let's treat everyone like dogshit so we can have you back online right away". I almost lost that passion; I almost started to feel that way towards the people I provide with support. So here I am, I know what I need to do next, and saddened as I am by this it's finding a different place. I want to hear from you guys, how do I make this move as close to best as possible? [link] [comments]  |
| Where to start if I’m looking to change careers into IT/information security? Posted: 08 Jan 2021 10:37 PM PST Hello all! Some time lurker, first time poster, apologies for formatting I'm on mobile. I am currently in an information security bootcamp and am hoping to get my first couple CompTIA certifications once I finish (A+, Net+ and Sec+). I have a bachelors in an unrelated field, and while I can maintain my home computer and WiFi well enough, I'm entering this field essentially as a beginner. My question is: what entry-level jobs should I be looking for that might best set me up for a career in info security? Do I simply start looking at help desk jobs and work my way up from there? Or are there other avenues that I should be exploring? I realize info security is a pretty big umbrella so if it helps cloud security (and cloud computing in general) is very interesting to me, at least so far as what we've covered in this program so far. Thank you in advance! [link] [comments]  |
| How familiar with Powershell should you be before putting it on a resume? Posted: 08 Jan 2021 10:35 PM PST I've decided to learn Powershell alongside studying for my A+, and I've determined that I should be finished with the beginner material at the same time that I'd be testing for my A+. I don't think a help desk job app would be appreciably boosted by a Powershell entry in the skills field, but as the job itself won't use Powershell, I'm wondering how I would gauge my familiarity with the language to the point where I could rest easy while putting it on a resume. Or should I just finish Month of lunches and add it because the job market is hard enough. [link] [comments]  |
| Certified Wireless Network Professionals CWNA or Comptia A+ which to start with first?? Posted: 08 Jan 2021 10:31 PM PST Hi, I'm currently a Field Service Technician for a Fixed Wireless ISP. I work with networks quite often but only ground/tower level troubleshooting. I'm interested in learning more about networking. Before I started working for the company, and before the Corona a lot of the NOC & Engineers said they would have had a lot of time to teach & guide me, but here we are. We have been growing like crazy and have large projects going on in multiple states, so there isn't anyone at work with enough time to train me internally on these things. Honestly I don't know much about networking or IT, but I do find it very interesting. Which certification should I start with. I'm 29 with two kids, so going back to college isn't going to work for me. [link] [comments]  |
| Hiring for the first time - what helped you as a candidate and as an interviewer? Posted: 08 Jan 2021 06:42 PM PST I'm going to be interviewing candidates and hiring in the IT field for the first time. I've done this before in retail, but not in IT. I'm curious as to what you find especially helpful when interviewing as the interviewer and the candidate? Is a technical problem solving interview worth it? I'm on the fence about this since there's interview pressure, tough to review notes, or google. But it does illustrate a thought process for the interviewer. Thanks! [link] [comments]  |
| (MIS majors) Management Information System! What do you recommend? Posted: 08 Jan 2021 04:10 PM PST Hi, I'm currently in my junior year of college and I'm currently a MIS major. I was just wondering if any of you had completed a major in MIS and declared a minor as well (and if so, what's the minor), and would you recommend declaring a minor? How is the job market for the MIS degrees? Do you think it's saturated? Any tips or warnings? Thank you!! [link] [comments]  |
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