IT Career [Week 02 2021] Resume Review! |
- [Week 02 2021] Resume Review!
- What kind of videos should I make to help land a job?
- Overgrown Manchild Needs Resume Help for Entry Level Helpdesk Jobsearch
- Got an offer from a place but am a bit unsure! Essentially, I do not have any certs and am unsure if I should take this position.
- What's a useful skill (not a cert) that you can learn in a few hours?
- Federal minimum wage is going up to $15/hr with the new administration
- Do I pay additional taxes on a contract to hire position?
- Is IT becoming so specialized that, say, Comptia should start thinking about breaking there certs into categories?
- What to do in undergrad for MIS? Any advice is appreciated.
- Software developers, what's your experience? Do you enjoy your job?
- Which is better entry level experience, Geeksquad or Helpdesk Apprentice?
- I need to make the switch to 100% remote (US?) IT work due to a shift in my family needs.
- Passed the phone interview for a levle 1 helpdesk job, now going to a full interview and I'm nervous as hell
- Anyone heard of TCS Digital Explorers programme? Any good?
- Online Job Application Frustration Continues Rant.........
- 2020 Salary Reference: People of IT Careers, what are you making?
- Are all entry level service desk jobs telephone based?
- What are some certifications that can be done in a weeks worth of studying?
- What skills would you consider essential to a Linux systems administrator?
- Helpdesk role in MSP or Helpdesk/Networking with an ISP? (Have offers from both)
- Why is it really hard finding part time Desktop Support roles?
- I need some career help and some of the comptia exams too please
- Career Switch with Masters of Computer Science, Focused Cybersecurity
- Agreed to an RTR with Collabera Inc - have I screwed myself?
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| What kind of videos should I make to help land a job? Posted: 15 Jan 2021 06:02 AM PST I'm apply for entry level help desk jobs but it's not going so well. The competition is very high in my area. I constantly see over 200+ applicants when applying for entry level IT positions. I need a way to stand out from the pack so I'm working on a portfolio website to hopefully give me some leverage over other applicants. I was thinking of doing some tutorial videos as well. I use to be a video producer so I feel like I can make great series of videos that are actually fun and interesting to watch versus just a talking head and screen capture like I see mostly on YouTube. My question is what kind of videos should I be making to help me show companies that although I might not have work experience in a certain area of IT but my videos shows that I understand the fundamentals. Are there any YouTube tutorials that you like? Dislike? Thanks and look forward to hearing everyone's advice. Cheers! [link] [comments]  |
| Overgrown Manchild Needs Resume Help for Entry Level Helpdesk Jobsearch Posted: 14 Jan 2021 01:44 PM PST I'm starting to see the writing on the wall and scrambling to get into IT as soon as possible. This past year has been a real wake-up call. I'm 36 years old, and I've only ever held unskilled jobs, so I've never really had to mess with a resume before. I'm currently working as a cook, bounced around the last few years as a server, and have driven for uber, often as my primary employment, for the past 5 years or so. I am beginning to study for my A+ certification and plan to progress from there to network+ and security+, but the general trend of the advice I've been given is to try and get in a help-desk position ASAP. My goal is to work my way up to get Certified Ethical Hacker and beyond and work in cybersecurity after paying my dues. I'm not at all looking to misrepresent myself, but I also have no idea how to make a good looking resume from handing people food and driving them to the airport. I currently live in DFW, thank God, so despite how flooded the market is becoming, I think I have a good chance, but once again, I have very little idea how to adult, and would very much appreciate any advice you lovely folks can give me. [link] [comments]  |
| Posted: 15 Jan 2021 07:32 AM PST So recently I got messaged from a fellow on Linkedin and he is a recruiter for this ecommerce retail company. They said they were looking to bring an IT Support Specialist who can provide tier 2 support. Couple of things, as stated above, I do not have any of the certifications that usually are ubiquitous for most IT support specialists. My current job has me in that role unofficially as I was well versed in computer hardware repair and setting up smaller networks (Ive never even seen a server cabinet in real life and have no idea how to set one up). My current job pays like shit and I feel like this would be a good move on my part but I'm also wondering if the lack of certs and, I guess, certified, experience hurt my chances in claiming this job? Any advice from you guys would be well appreciated! Edit: Also, what would Tier 2 support even entail? I cannot find an official description of the type of support they provide [link] [comments]  |
| What's a useful skill (not a cert) that you can learn in a few hours? Posted: 14 Jan 2021 10:36 PM PST What's a small but useful thing you can learn to improve your knowledge or day-to-day workload in a relatively short space of time? Is there any particular software, web or mobile apps that you use as a tech pro? Are there any underappreciated keyboard shortcuts or ways of navigating around an OS you can share? [link] [comments]  |
| Federal minimum wage is going up to $15/hr with the new administration Posted: 15 Jan 2021 09:00 AM PST Which means the $30k help desk job pays the same as flipping a burger...you deserve better! [link] [comments]  |
| Do I pay additional taxes on a contract to hire position? Posted: 15 Jan 2021 07:55 AM PST Hi guys, I am accepting a position which is 6 month contract to then fulltime hire as a infosec engineer. My question is: Do I pay additional federal taxes during that contract period? I know businesses pay half my Social Security and Medicare tax if i was on W2. Will I have to pay these taxes in full for the 6 month contract? [link] [comments]  |
| Posted: 15 Jan 2021 06:29 AM PST I'm just starting out here so, bare with me; When my son started college in computer science 6 years ago, he was the last freshman class to not have pick a specific track; Software, Web development, AI, etc. The reason being was that there was too much to know to just "progress" to the fields with just experience...you can't go from software development to AI just by getting work experience or vice versa. Is it becoming that way with IT? The A+ and N+ prepare a tech but, is the IT field becoming so specialized that you just can't advance to a system administrator from tech experience? And you can't advance to network admin with just system admin experience? Help me out here, thanks.... [link] [comments]  |
| What to do in undergrad for MIS? Any advice is appreciated. Posted: 15 Jan 2021 09:47 AM PST I'm currently working towards my BS in MIS with about 3 years left (I changed my major multiple times). I need some advice from anyone on how I should approach this degree outside of schooling. What should I do during undergrad? Internships? Jobs? Qualifications like Java or CSS? Volunteer work? Etc. I want to be able to land a job shortly out of college and not be unemployed for a while but that obviously might not be the case. Thanks. [link] [comments]  |
| Software developers, what's your experience? Do you enjoy your job? Posted: 15 Jan 2021 09:37 AM PST So I'm (UK) on a computing course and have dabbled in programming during a couple assignments. The assignments were pretty much a complete mess due to crap teaching and remote learning but when all was said and done I quite enjoyed it-even started making my own little conversation bot. So Ive been considering a path in software development/software engineering etc but I know there's a big difference between making something for yourself and being employed to make it. I'm not sure I'd find it as fun making commercial software. I wanted to know from people who do this as a career, do you enjoy it? How much do you get to specialise? Are most software developers salaried or freelance? Any information or advice you could throw my way would really be appreciated. [link] [comments]  |
| Which is better entry level experience, Geeksquad or Helpdesk Apprentice? Posted: 15 Jan 2021 09:24 AM PST Hey Everyone! So I'm an IT student looking for a part time job. I'm looking for an entry level job to get my foot in the door while I get my certs and finish school. I would ideally want to work as Helpdesk Support but I have no certs, so because of that I have considered other jobs like Geeksquad just to get by until I am more qualified. I was thinking about working at the school but the only position they have is a Helpdesk Apprentice. So my question to you all is which would be better work experience, being a Helpdesk Apprentice? or a Geeksquad Advanced Repair Agent? Or are they about the same in terms of experience? I know GS is not "really" IT, but I just want a somewhat relevant job to pay the bills loll. Let me know your thoughts, thanks! [link] [comments]  |
| I need to make the switch to 100% remote (US?) IT work due to a shift in my family needs. Posted: 15 Jan 2021 09:21 AM PST My family life has changed recently, and I need to look into finding a job that is 100% remote. My current employer has been understanding, but it does have an in person requirement that I can't really work around with the situation I have. (Family member is ill, and I will be living with them to help. For the foreseeable future, in another US state. Job usually has travelling, but that has slowed down with the pandemic.) I've done work in a variety of areas over the last 20+ years. Systems admin, network engineering, devops, data security , database admin, project management, business analysis, among other IT related adjacent roles. Companies with employees as small as 4 to as large as 5000+. Mostly on prem, but lead the move to the cloud over the last couple of years. Most comfortable in Windows, but experience with Linux and several RTOS (my current employer does data acquisition for simulation). I'm looking for websites/recruiters that are reliable (and not scam filled) for finding remote IT work. Sorry for this sounding like a resume, but I haven't had to look for work for over a decade, and don't know where I might find a reliable website to start looking. I've seen sites like weworkremote.com, but I was hoping for some suggestions. Thanks in advance. [link] [comments]  |
| Posted: 14 Jan 2021 11:31 PM PST I ended up extremely lucky as my parents are friends with someone that works for a company that delivers managed IT services for their clients. The office is relatively small at only 70 people, although they do have at least one other office in another state. Before the phone interview I had zero details about the position I was applying for, I just knew the location/name of the company and that it was related to IT. The phone interview seemed to go well overall despite my major nerves, mostly because I prepared a spreadsheet of strengths/weaknesses before hand though. Now I've made it through to the next stage where they want me to come in for a more formal face-to-face interview for an hour and I'm starting to shit myself. I've got a Diploma in IT Networking and a Bachelor's degree in IT (Major in Networks & Security), but I have no real world experience in IT, not even an apprenticeship or anything. To make things worse, its been like 2 years since I graduated so now I'm extremely rusty on my knowledge. Add on to this that I'm a pretty anxious and introverted person, and I'm having real doubts about my ability to do this job and I'm kind of terrified of making an ass of myself if I don't know what to do. [link] [comments]  |
| Anyone heard of TCS Digital Explorers programme? Any good? Posted: 15 Jan 2021 07:18 AM PST My work experience at (a UK) college has been thrown out the window, and in its place we are being offered 'virtual work experience' by Tata Consultancy Services (TCS). Had anyone heard of then before? They offer a certificate upon completion, but I don't know if that's even worth anything, and I'd rather not waste my time on something that won't help me at all. [link] [comments]  |
| Online Job Application Frustration Continues Rant......... Posted: 14 Jan 2021 08:29 PM PST I have 1 year of help desk experience at a college working part-time. I have been applying everywhere for full time opportunities. I applied to 2 different universities and in the beginning of the applications, they both asked if I had a bachelors and if I had 2 years experience. I have a bachelors degree but only 1 year of experience. I filled out both applications which took about 20-30 minutes each. As soon as I submitted my applications, I received automated emails from both schools saying that I got rejected due to my lack of experience. I don't understand why the applications let me proceed if I don't have the 2 years which I mentioned in the beginning. I feel like that's just a waste of my time. A lot of jobs say they require a certain amount of years of experience but a lot of times that is not case so I just applied anyways. Do you guys think there is any chance I can be considered for those jobs even though I received those automated messages? I feel like the HR person won't even view my application because of it. It's just frustrating because both applications asked those questions where I had to write like a paragraph. Sorry for the long rant. [link] [comments]  |
| 2020 Salary Reference: People of IT Careers, what are you making? Posted: 14 Jan 2021 08:39 PM PST Salary Reference: People of IT Careers, what are you making? Been shocked at wage disparities between male or female and certain industries/companies. Can we start a reference to what reasonable pay for junior and senior positions are, and how we should all be negotiating for our next roles? I'm 26M in NC, System Admin, 3 years experience, 75,000 yearly+OT with 3% annual bonus. Age, Gender State/Country Years of Experience Salary (bonus etc) [link] [comments]  |
| Are all entry level service desk jobs telephone based? Posted: 14 Jan 2021 01:37 PM PST Hi guys, a few months ago I started studying towards the A+ CompTia certification with no IT experience and I landed in my first role as a Service Desk Analyst. I was very excited as I still haven't completed the course and I got my first role, however it's very stressful. It's telephone based like a call centre type of job but providing basic IT support. I don't want to sound ungrateful but It's not exactly how I imagined it, it's physically and emotionally draining dealing with rude customers sometimes getting 70 calls a day without enough breaks. Are all entry level IT jobs like this?! I'm based in the UK, if someone can share their experience just to have an idea as I'm very new to the industry. Thanks:) [link] [comments]  |
| What are some certifications that can be done in a weeks worth of studying? Posted: 14 Jan 2021 08:35 PM PST Obviously cramming for an exam is not the best form of study... But what are some certifications that are possible to obtain in a weeks (5-7 days) worth of study? [link] [comments]  |
| What skills would you consider essential to a Linux systems administrator? Posted: 14 Jan 2021 11:54 PM PST Curious if any of you would like to share what you do and what you think is important. Job descriptions don't give much help here since they just list off only the most basic and vague requirements. (Unlike Windows listings where they name drop acronyms and technologies like they're being paid to say it.) Always been on teams where we support Windows but I've been looking at Linux recently and am pretty interested. [link] [comments]  |
| Helpdesk role in MSP or Helpdesk/Networking with an ISP? (Have offers from both) Posted: 15 Jan 2021 03:30 AM PST Hi all, just a heads up, I'm based in the UK, if that makes any difference. I'm in the fortunate position to have an offer from a MSP for a trainee technician/helpdesk role and also a trainee helpdesk/networking role with an internet service provider. In terms of career progression and development, which is most likely to give the most broad and useful experience? The Networking route is interesting to me, but still open to opportunities. The ISP has around 50 members of staff and the MSP has around 10 staff. Which is likely to be the best route to take? Thanks [link] [comments]  |
| Why is it really hard finding part time Desktop Support roles? Posted: 14 Jan 2021 01:26 PM PST I'd imagine it would be less costly to not have to give out benefits, but what advantage is there to having 1 full time employee when you can have two part timers? They do this with retail workers, I'm just curious as to why this doesn't make sense business wise? [link] [comments]  |
| I need some career help and some of the comptia exams too please Posted: 14 Jan 2021 10:03 PM PST Hello I am currently going through the comptia tests trying to pass them, has anyone in here gone through these tests ? And if so what kind of studying did y'all use ? [link] [comments]  |
| Career Switch with Masters of Computer Science, Focused Cybersecurity Posted: 14 Jan 2021 01:56 PM PST Hello all. Currently hold a bachelors in finance/accounting and looking to switch careers to cyber security. Am currently mid-30's. Looking at getting my masters over 18 months in CS with a focus in Cyber Security. I'm going to do my pre-requisites first, then enroll in ASU online to complete it. My goal would be to get my foot in the door with cyber security at the 70-80k range to start off. I am also currently teaching myself Python. I also have over 10yrs experience leading large teams in complex environments and managing managers, but no specific IT experience. Does this plan seem viable and realistic to break into the industry with, or is there a better, more viable approach. I'm on the Dallas, TX market, but willing to relocate if absolutely necessary. Will also look to get certifications as well. Just wanting to confirm feedback and thoughts before committing. Thank you in advance. [link] [comments]  |
| Agreed to an RTR with Collabera Inc - have I screwed myself? Posted: 14 Jan 2021 01:44 PM PST I agreed to a Right to Represent agreement from Collabera Inc, which I now know is a shady recruiting agency with a bad reputation. The position was for an Amazon data center technician role. The kicker is already interviewed with another recruiter for what I assume to be the same position, but haven't heard back from them (it's been about a week, they're waiting for a position to open). I trust the first recruiter way more than Collabera - and they didn't make me sign anything. I've scheduled a video interview with someone at Collabera for tomorrow, but wondering if I should tell them I'm not interested in the position and just wait for the first recruiter. What should I do in this situation? Will the fact I agreed to an RTR via email screw me over, or can I just tell Collabera not to submit my information? EDIT: To add to the confusion, recruiter A's job description mentioned openings in a few counties around me, but Collabera's RTR only mentioned a position in a single location. Does this RTR apply to the other locations, too? [link] [comments]  |
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