IT Career [Week 06 2021] Resume Review! |
- [Week 06 2021] Resume Review!
- Feeling burned out. Not even sure I want to do IT anymore.
- Getting tired of the cat and mouse chase... regarding applying
- Not iT background and Just Got my A+. Where should I Go from here?
- Master's degree vs certificates for cybersecurity?
- Career advice needed towards a role that is in demand
- What's the outlook on a 57 year old getting into the field?
- When is time to move from a company ???????????????????????
- What can i do after help desk job when it's over in 4 months?
- I feel I'm stuck in a rut career wise, how can I advance or find more complex problems?
- Almost 17 and thinking of doing MIS. I have some questions though...
- Path to build network designs and find vulnerabilities
- Just wanting to talk to people in IT about good options for me
- I was accepted at Per Scholas for IT Support today..
- Any IT jobs that are task oriented instead of meetings & communication
- Anyone have an IT career in Sports? How'd you get there?
- I am in IT Purgatory and have no idea how to leave, HELP!
- In need of advice for pursuing career change from Finance to IT.
- Want to switch from windows server admin to cloud computing. Help!
- Looking for job title recommendations for additional role
- Realistically is it worth applying for jobs you dont meet the “Essential Criteria” for?
- Help in interview for a network/cyber security type of job
- Interview with Vmware next week, does anyone have any advice?
- Do I have enough to land an entry level position? A+ and one year at college for Computer Technican.
- What jobs can I do with SQL knowledge that IS NOT Database Administration?
- Career paths open to a business student trying to stay in tech?
| Posted: 12 Feb 2021 01:12 AM PST Finding it is time to update the good old resume and want a second set of eyes and some feedback? Post it below and let us know what you need help with. Please check out our Wiki Section for Resumes before posting! Requesters:
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| Feeling burned out. Not even sure I want to do IT anymore. Posted: 12 Feb 2021 02:42 AM PST Hello everyone. I've always been the "IT guy" in my group of friends so for the longest time I always just assumed I should work in IT. I've had the opportunity to work on some really great projects over the years but lately I'm feeling stuck. I have a master's in data assurance and cyber security and some lower level security certs. I've never really broken into the security world though. For awhile I thought I wanted to go into cloud technology and had started studying AWS and working on projects to try and get some certs. But it felt like I was banging my head against the wall. I'd study and practice on repeat for months and not retain anywhere near the level of information to go test for certifications. I just wasn't as interested as I needed to be to retain the information. I started my career working as a vendor at Microsoft in their Surface division. I had a blast and only left because they changed their policy on how long a vendor/contractor could stay. From there I went into desktop support and I was good at it. At the time, I spoke with my supervisor about moving onto the desktop engineering team and he wasn't sure when/if a spot would open any time soon. My wife wasn't working at the time and we needed more money so I took a job in a NOC/TOC. That's where I am now. On the Network side we aren't given many chances to actually investigate or troubleshoot. We just out in tickets. On the Technical Operations side we do some incident management but largely is eyes on glass. With the pandemic going on, it feels like the only way I'd advance further in IT is by new certs and enhancing my current skills. But that's the problem, as I mentioned before my heart just really isn't in it anymore. So I guess I was wondering if anyone had some ideas for different paths I could look into that are IT related without being technical. I don't want to throw away all of my experience and start fresh, but I think I need a change to find out if I want to be done with IT forever or if I just need to recharge my batteries. Thank you in advance! [link] [comments]  |
| Getting tired of the cat and mouse chase... regarding applying Posted: 12 Feb 2021 08:35 AM PST As the title states I'm getting sick of the chase for finding an IT job... I have my degree (Computer Support Technician, which I got in 2017) and I can't even land a L1 Help Desk job! Why is it no one will take a chance on a newbie? Will this ever stop? I have been applying to everything I can I find, I will need insurance and full time hours One of the IT guys I know from a previous job mentioned doing Grunt work... not sure what this is. [link] [comments]  |
| Not iT background and Just Got my A+. Where should I Go from here? Posted: 12 Feb 2021 06:43 AM PST Hi folks. So I am very happy to report that I just acquired my CompTIA A+ certification. I've begun looking for jobs but would like to beef up my resume a bit more. I have a Bachelors in an unrelated field and a lot of customer service experience. Right now I work as a security guard which comes with a lot of free time to study. I'd like to work in a desktop support type of role. Combined with A+, are there any particular certificates or things I could practice at home that would better prepare me for these jobs? I'm a bit intimidated by the preferred qualifications regarding experience on the jobs listings I've been seeing. Thank you [link] [comments]  |
| Master's degree vs certificates for cybersecurity? Posted: 12 Feb 2021 02:29 AM PST i live in a third world country (Algeria, north Africa) where I can't just travel to another country looking for a job , next year i'll have my bachelor degree in computer science, I am very interested and passionate about cybersecurity (penetration testing specially) , and I am having a dilemma on whether i should get a bunch of online certificates such as the OSCP and the CEH or enroll in masters program in a different country (maybe Russia) where ill be in more technologically advanced country that has more opportunities. Do you think it is possible for me to acquire a job by applying online and from my country or I should get my masters in a different country then try my luck there? Is it possible to get a job in a country that you are not a citizen in? [link] [comments]  |
| Career advice needed towards a role that is in demand Posted: 12 Feb 2021 09:05 AM PST Hello all, About me: I was working as a Network Operation Center Engineer. I am not good at programming as I come from an Electrical background but started working on it. Currently, I am looking for job opportunities and meanwhile planning to prepare for certifications. Could anyone advise me what kinda certifications I should focus on? I tried researching about roles that are in demand, I read about cloud Engineers, network engineers then about CCNA, AWS certifications. Going ahead, I would like to be in a role that is in/will be in demand and accordingly, can prepare myself for it. Thank you in advance. :) Your advice is much appreciated. [link] [comments]  |
| What's the outlook on a 57 year old getting into the field? Posted: 11 Feb 2021 11:37 AM PST My dad has let me know his 25 years in retail (anything from cashier, stocker, supervisor, department manager) has come to its end. He confided in me that he has been thinking about going into IT since he's seen me working in this field over the past 5 years. I'm stressed out. I told him it would be tough as there is definitely ageism in this field and if you aren't willing to continue learning, you will be left behind. But I pointed him to the A+ to start going over material and determine if that's what he wants to do. How likely do you guys see this ending well? My dad is a tough and dedicated guy but I'm just worried about things not going well. He let me know he is just now scratching $23/hour after 22 years at the same company and agreeing to take on a supervisor role again. I definitely think entry level could get him around $18/hour (outside Atlanta) but again, concern riddles my mind. He has only reached out to me a handful of times for tech support and I don't tend to hear many issues from him. What are your thoughts or what would you recommend? [link] [comments]  |
| When is time to move from a company ??????????????????????? Posted: 12 Feb 2021 08:59 AM PST Hi! Redditors I am IT consultant for a company. I have almost 3 years of experience. They are paying me $10 an hours. I am learning a lot and they are helping me a lot with my career. I have right now AWS cloud practitioner cert. I learned about cloud computing , networking and IT support. I don't know if it right to stay a little longer and keep learning or move out. I feel unstable with my finance and I don't have vacations benefits. I know they are paying a lot out there. What advice you can give me? I thought to take in the summer network+ cert and move . [link] [comments]  |
| What can i do after help desk job when it's over in 4 months? Posted: 12 Feb 2021 08:59 AM PST currently working and answering calls for google support for 4 months. after that should I try to get same type of job or can i level up from this type of job. pay isn't good right now, so im hoping even if i get the same job, it's a higher pay. [link] [comments]  |
| I feel I'm stuck in a rut career wise, how can I advance or find more complex problems? Posted: 12 Feb 2021 04:30 AM PST Hello all, long time lurker here. I started my career working t1 helpdesk, and I did that for five years. Following that I am now working as a computer operator, doing low level db and server maintenance. With all that experience I do feel like I am more than qualified to start taking on more difficult stuff, however I haven't been able to get a higher position after multiple attempts. At this point I'm not sure, do I simply keep trying and hope, or am I missing something to make myself standout? Should I start collecting certs that I think have little value, or finish getting a degree? For reference the IT programs around me are sugar at best, any degree would just be paper. Any advice would be very helpful, and please let me know if I didn't include something necessary here. Thanks. [link] [comments]  |
| Almost 17 and thinking of doing MIS. I have some questions though... Posted: 12 Feb 2021 08:35 AM PST Is the degree particularly difficult? Is it very math heavy? (I'm not the best at math) and is it worth it? Thanks [link] [comments]  |
| Path to build network designs and find vulnerabilities Posted: 12 Feb 2021 07:09 AM PST I have ccna and I would like to be good at designing network. Which certifications or books give real world design and the steps to achieve those designs? [link] [comments]  |
| Just wanting to talk to people in IT about good options for me Posted: 12 Feb 2021 10:26 AM PST Hello! I'm trying to nail down a good path into IT work for me to take. I spent the last 6 years being what is essentially a sys admin for a Redhat Linux based system called SQQ89 A(V)15. It is a sonar suite used by the Navy. I was responsible for any and all maintenance/ troubleshooting conducted on the system including cooling skid maintenance, analog electronics, interfaces to external systems of various ages and types, and the servers themselves/ server cabinets. We were given a pretty good amount of training on various aspects of the system for 2 years total, but we were given no certifications or "proof" of what we learned. I did that for 6 years then moved into a civilian subject matter expert position at a regional maintenance center. I'm currently working on getting COMPTIA A+ and Linux+ so that I can document my experience and pivot into private IT work (mostly out of a desire to not work for or with the military). What work do y'all think I'd be best suited to? Any companies that look for these skills in particular? Any other certs I should be working on? Thanks for the help! [link] [comments]  |
| I was accepted at Per Scholas for IT Support today.. Posted: 12 Feb 2021 10:06 AM PST Hello all, I've been lurking here for a while, hoping to join the ranks. I thought about various boot camps and gaining certs on my own. I study better in a group and having an instructor and cohort are advantages I didn't have before. I tried getting the Google It cert, made it pretty far and hit the wall with networking. I had too many questions and no peers to make inquiries with. I thought I was doing well until this point. This is just a general inquiry for anyones past experiences with Per Scholas, maybe someone here is joining my cohort (unlikely)? I'll be starting 2/22. The thing about PS is, you have to stick with that course of study that you graduated from; for me IT Support. They help with getting you a job from what I understand. PS also offers alumni classes after you finish. I'm wondering about this specifically. It sounds like you are "tied" to them for 2 years, focusing on what you studied with them. I am ok with this, as this is where I saw myself beginning and eventually moving on as I learn and zero in on what I want to do long term. I appreciate any insight you may have TIA Edit for background: I'm 37. "Retired" server living in NYC [link] [comments]  |
| Any IT jobs that are task oriented instead of meetings & communication Posted: 11 Feb 2021 08:37 PM PST I currently work as a software tester and have 4-5 years experience in it) am out of ideas and exhausted after searching for any job in IT, where you get an assignment and maybe have a meeting a day or maybe per week to report on the status etc but none of the whole all the time availability on Teams, Skype etc. I am asking this because as a first time single mother working from home with no childcare options due to covid, I find it too hard to be available for any calls and meetings, chats etc the entire workday while still caring for the baby. I can do any assignment whether it is staying up late or getting up early, I work fast and can learn quickly however the fact that almost every job in IT requires constant online presence makes me very nervous. Please suggest if there are any. [link] [comments]  |
| Anyone have an IT career in Sports? How'd you get there? Posted: 12 Feb 2021 09:21 AM PST Anyone have an IT career in Sports? How'd you get there? What do you do? Looking for advice to mix both passions [link] [comments]  |
| I am in IT Purgatory and have no idea how to leave, HELP! Posted: 12 Feb 2021 09:16 AM PST So to start off I've been in IT for 6 years now. I want to point out first of all I've only ever been in a team of 2 max. I started out as an IT Help desk Specialist (I was the entire Help Desk Team) then moved up to IT Specialist in a year. For the four years after that bump I was an IT Specialist (Still the entire Help Desk Team) at 2 companies. At the second company I was thrust into the IT Manager of the US position after my boss left the company. I applied for and was the IT Manager for about 3 months until they found someone to fill that position. I left that company shortly after (for obvious reasons) and am now an IT Specialist at another company where its just me and the IT Director (Yet again I am still the whole Help Desk Team, tis a curse). Here is my issue. I know I don't want to stay at IT Specialist, but I don't know what I want to do! Being that I have only ever worked in 2 man teams I have always been expected to learn a little of everything. A dash of networking here, a sprinkle of security there, hit it with some coding/full stack development, database management as a side dish, and finish it off with some cloud technology. Out of everything that I have worked on I don't know what specialty tickles my fancy. I love lots of specialties in IT. I am currently going to school on scholarship for computer science, and studying for my CCNA. I love programming, I love Linux server, I love Windows Administration, I love Networking, I love Security, so I don't know what I should pursue to further myself. Does anyone have any ideas? [link] [comments]  |
| In need of advice for pursuing career change from Finance to IT. Posted: 12 Feb 2021 09:13 AM PST Background: I'm in my mid 30s currently working as a credit analyst in fixed income (finance). I'm unable to stay in this job because I didn't go to a top school, and they're planning on eliminating my position so I likely be laid off in the not so distant future. I have a Masters degree in Public Administration and a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science. I was actually originally an electrical engineering major during my first year of college (20 yrs ago), and took a C++ class. Current IT Skills: I have some amateurish coding knowledge. I have never done a bootcamp. My best skill is probably editing/modifying existing code to suit my needs —I've done this in VBA, html, python, and an internal db. I started fooling around with Python for my job since it has become a desirable skill. I made a GUI using Tkinter. It's a pretty simple looking user entry form. I have also built my own computer, and wired every room in my house with ethernet. This is partially a joke, but I used to make geocities websites back in middle school, and also used to edit code in the old DopeWars computer game from the 90s. I know none of this is probably enough knowledge to do anything with, and it's all over the place, but I have so far found it enjoyable. I need help in finding a direction to pursue so that I can land an entry level job in IT, while continuing to learn new skills. I understand cloud computing is all the rage. I read a few comments on here that web development is the easiest to jump into. I'm open to trying anything. [link] [comments]  |
| Want to switch from windows server admin to cloud computing. Help! Posted: 12 Feb 2021 09:07 AM PST My job profile right now is windows server admin (wintel). I want to make my career in cloud computing. But I don't know where to start from, I tried looking it up but the internet can be overwhelming sometimes and that's what happening with me right now. Currently I'm doing an online course( AWS cloud practitioner essentials). I want to know what do people in this field do, what are the various designations? What courses should I do next to upgrade my skills? What coding languages should I learn. I'm all over the place right now. Please help? [link] [comments]  |
| Looking for job title recommendations for additional role Posted: 12 Feb 2021 09:01 AM PST I'm currently the IT Director for the engineering school at a University and they are asking me to take over the facilities role in addition to my current job. I can't seem to find any good titles that would reflect a dual role of IT and Facilities so I'm looking for ideas...thanks! [link] [comments]  |
| Realistically is it worth applying for jobs you dont meet the “Essential Criteria” for? Posted: 12 Feb 2021 08:44 AM PST I just applied for two jobs I am interested in but dont really meet the criteria.. whilst I do have IT experience its more helpdesk but the jobs I've applied for involve linux and sql.. things I know a limited amount of.. [link] [comments]  |
| Help in interview for a network/cyber security type of job Posted: 12 Feb 2021 07:50 AM PST I have an upcoming interview that I really need to pass so I get this amazing job In IT I've been trying get. So I have a friend in the company and he works in IT but he's not very tech savvy basically just does sim ERP work but I asked him what my job would entail and he gave me the run down 1)Avaya ip telephone 2)Network 3)Call center room 4)G suit 5)Printer troubleshooting So in my experience at my current job I do basic IT stuff but I wired up my office network it's pretty basic but I'm not completely illiterate I have a degree in IT and Cisco switching and routing certification What should I know to impress the interviewer Also the interviewer is just someone from HR so they'll probably be asking general questions but I would like to overwhelm them if could with information if possible. I'm a quick learner when it comes to technology and I adapt pretty well so I don't see myself having a problem once I'm through the door Any suggestions helps thanks in advance [link] [comments]  |
| Interview with Vmware next week, does anyone have any advice? Posted: 12 Feb 2021 06:57 AM PST So I have an interview with VMware next week, and I'm extremely nervous and excited, as VMware is one of the top companies I want to work at. It's for an IT Audit Analyst intern position, and I was wondering what questions I could expect during those interviews? I know they'll be the basic behavioral questions (why VMware, why good fit this role, what you know about the company, etc..) so I've prepared for those. But is there any other questions I could possibly get, general or technical? The recruiter did mention the interviewers may ask me some questions on the topics of "OS, DB, network structures", so what can I expect with questions in those topics? I've never really had a interview with technical questions before, so I want to prepare. Anything is helpful, Thank you! [link] [comments]  |
| Do I have enough to land an entry level position? A+ and one year at college for Computer Technican. Posted: 11 Feb 2021 10:04 PM PST I'm just wondering if I even a shot at landing a position yet. Some background: I've worked at two different tech retailers the past 3 years, I just got my A+ cert and I went to college for Computer Technicians for one year but dropped out due to family circumstances. Does any of that give me a chance to get my foot in the door? I've also add a sample of my resume below, I'd love if somebody could give me some feedback on that as well! Thanks in advance for any help! [link] [comments]  |
| What jobs can I do with SQL knowledge that IS NOT Database Administration? Posted: 11 Feb 2021 10:50 PM PST I have been learning SQL and I really enjoy it. I currently have 4 years of helpdesk exp and I'm aiming for a role away from "computer fixing". SQL work is where I want to head for but I don't really like the idea of Database Admin. What other roles can I lookup? Im abit lost.. Thanks [link] [comments]  |
| Career paths open to a business student trying to stay in tech? Posted: 11 Feb 2021 07:53 PM PST Hello I'm new to this sub, I'm plan on majoring in MIS at UT McCombs next year because of the opportunity, liking toward Austin, and in state cost. Although at a business school, I plan on continuing side programming projects and taking the elements of computing certification that UT Austin offers. I want to be in business school but I'm also hoping that MIS aspect as well as the certification will keep me technical to be more versatile in future job opportunities. Will this make me competent enough for dev jobs or at least just make me a better candidate for jobs like database admin/system admin? I do also plan on researching on certifications that are needed in the the current IT world. P.S. What internships would you think about getting as a student while in a tech heavy town like Austin? elements of computing cert. courses https://www.cs.utexas.edu/undergraduate-program/academics/elements-computing Thanks [link] [comments]  |
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