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- How can I tell my co-worker in a nice way that I do not want to hold full conversations at 6 AM?
- Asked increase from 13.5 -> 21 per hour. No answer for 3 months.
- Got my first IT job, this sub was so incredibly helpful
- Anyone else just witnessing/experiencing absolutely obscene amounts of waste in corporate IT?
- $20/hr offer through a recruiter for 6 months, did I make the right choice?
- All in one IT department position, should I run away?
- Cyber Security Traineeship with the IT Career Switch
- 44 year old ex con seeks career change. Loves playing with Crystal Reports. Has basic knowledge of SQL
- Seeking advice if I should go to university or go for industry certifications
- For those who landed an entry level IT helpdesk job, what kinds of questions were you asked during the intierview?
- Recent undergrad, now looking toward an infrastructure role
- Will cannabis consumption impact my Cybersecurity career?
- Is it appropriate to put a headshot photo on a resume or cover letter?
- IT/Cybersecurity Career Help/Advice for a recent Grad
- Considering switching from aircraft mechanic to IT
- Hey All, Looking for advice on to stay on as a sysadmin type role with growth potential or maybe take a dedicated SOC analyst spot
- Any advice on where to go to search for entry level IT jobs?
- Job offer, $12k increase but there are a few caveats that come with it
- Should I start in help desk even if i know i will despise it (and it isn't a good place to work)?
- Dealing with rejection - You should read this article if you have been rejected
- Noob here - with many unanswered questions. I’m looking to step into the world of IT, specifically networking; is the CompTia enough for that? What more steps should I take?
| How can I tell my co-worker in a nice way that I do not want to hold full conversations at 6 AM? Posted: 01 May 2021 05:10 AM PDT I work as an IT analyst for the government. I work from home...6 AM to 6 PM. I have been in my position just under a year and it's a decent job. I started remotely so I've never been to the office or seen any of my teammates in person so we talk through Teams or Skype or Teams Video call. There is one co-worker ( very nice) who likes to have full conversations (on Teams chat or Skype) right when we come in at 6 AM. At first I held the conversations because I was new and wanted to make a good impression. But now I feel like I want to tell my co-worker I don't want to hold full on convos. At least not at 6. Maybe around 9 or 10 AM when I am really awake. My co-worker always messages me, and even said, "I don't mind you reaching out first sometimes". I even said "lol I am still half awake. I'm trying to wake up" but then they will continue trying to hold a convo. How do I tell them nicely that short chit chat is okay but not having full convos about his kids wedding or his vacation he's going on etc at 6 am ? EDIT TO INCLUDE MY CO WORKES LIKES TO TALK ABOUT NON WORK RELATED MATTERS [link] [comments]  |
| Asked increase from 13.5 -> 21 per hour. No answer for 3 months. Posted: 01 May 2021 05:45 AM PDT I work as a developer for a small company. There's 50 of us. 35 are developers. I asked for an increase since everyone was doing 20 usd range and they don't even document... (no offense). Anyway I asked for an increase to 20 usd per hour since I code cleaner and document everything. That was back in February and it's April now. There's no reply on my email. I tried updating weekly. Then bi-weekly. Then just one request for update on April. Then I got a "stop harassing me" reply from the CEO. Should I just leave? [link] [comments]  |
| Got my first IT job, this sub was so incredibly helpful Posted: 30 Apr 2021 01:44 PM PDT Thank you to everyone on this sub who's helped me and given me advice, I got my first job on a help desk (they call it like an associate engineer or something) with a lot of room to grow and develop, I have half an A+ and a home lab. They told me my customer service experience was the determining factor in hiring me. If your trying to get your first job, KEEP TRYING seriously, try as many sites as you can (Craigslist got me mine) and just keep applying like crazy, feel free to comment or message me if you want to talk about it, but I know you'll make it someday!! If I can do it you can too!!!! [link] [comments]  |
| Anyone else just witnessing/experiencing absolutely obscene amounts of waste in corporate IT? Posted: 01 May 2021 07:58 AM PDT I've seen a wall of 60 Optiplex computers with i7-3770s and 1GB HDMI graphics cards get unceremoniously tossed into an e-waste dumpster because they were "old". I begged and pleaded to show I could take these, install SSDs, upgrade ram, and re-install the OS and it'd be perfect for 90% of their people. "Nah, people don't want to use old computers. Finance already approved 60 new computers anyway." OK, next at a different place. Watching numerous i7-4790s that just needed to be dusted get trashed. "Our distributor said we needed an upgrade." These were running serial devices! The processor stayed at a steady 2% while running with the occasional 8% spike. You didn't need to throw these out! You don't even need top-of-the-line computers. MAKE IT MAKE SENSE! [link] [comments]  |
| $20/hr offer through a recruiter for 6 months, did I make the right choice? Posted: 01 May 2021 09:56 AM PDT I am a senior in college studying network administration right now and I am graduating soon. Recently a recruiter from VACO contacted me and set up an interview for an IT technician role at a senior center. After some interviews, I managed to secure the role and I accepted it. My question is, did I make the right choice in accepting the offer through the recruiter (since I have never experienced this before)? Or should I keep applying for something better? [link] [comments]  |
| All in one IT department position, should I run away? Posted: 01 May 2021 09:00 AM PDT TL;DR: should I move from help desk to a one man show IT department (me and director) that was previously outsourced and I'd get in the ground floor of Throw away since my boss and several co workers use Reddit. I'm interviewing currently and actively searching for a new role. Current role is mostly help desk with some light system admin responsibilities. So far, I've had a few interviews that didn't pan out. At the moment I have a second (and presumably final) interview for a role titled "Information Technology Specialist" which will do a little bit of everything, including some end user support, at least that's how the job description reads. I will clarify with the director. They previously outsourced IT work and are now building out their own IT department, so at the moment it would be me and the director of IT, so I'd be getting in on the ground floor. This is also for a health care facility (and is a non profit). Somewhat related, but I will likely have a second (also presumably final) interview for a pure SysAdmin position. This one I talked to the manager in the first place, and all seemed to go well. Of course that could just be him saying that lol. Not sure which one I'd rather have without talking to another IT person at both places, so at the moment, I'm focusing on the first role mentioned. Sorry for the wall of text, and thanks! [link] [comments]  |
| Cyber Security Traineeship with the IT Career Switch Posted: 01 May 2021 08:43 AM PDT The advert is misleading and only selling training videos that are outdated. The contents of the course are focused on IT Support Traineeship. They can't offer anyone a job in Cyber Security. You have to complete too many courses including Microsoft and Cisco to offer you a first level (entry point) job in IT Support. This is the method they use to make it difficult to pass course at the end of the year, you loss out on the job offer. Student Care are not interested in students' progressions, not available to help after you have paid, and will reply to you email after two weeks. Please be careful before you get involved with them in Cyber Security Traineeship! [link] [comments]  |
| Posted: 30 Apr 2021 02:46 PM PDT Back in 1996 I committed a felony and went to prison...which ended my college education after 1 year. Go out, got a CDL, make 60k a year driving. My company uses Sage 500 ERP...and I got to playing with it on.my downtime. A lot of the reports seemed useless...and I discovered something called Crystal Relorts.that let's you edit them.and make new ones. Made much better reports that make my life easier. This is fun. Would love to do this kind of thing for a living...but can't afford to quit my job to go to school. Really can't afford to invest the time.and effort to do this to learn that companies won't hire me with a felony record. Any advice on what I should.be studying...skills needed...certifications to pursue? Obviously I will learn a lot more once I can do something like this for a living...so the shortest path to a comparable income is relevant. [link] [comments]  |
| Seeking advice if I should go to university or go for industry certifications Posted: 01 May 2021 02:00 AM PDT Hello, I would really appreciate advice about how I should approach progressing my career A bit about me: - I'm now in my early 20s and am trying to get my life back on track - I managed to get a level 1 service desk job about a year ago and although I enjoy the problem-solving aspects, I'm not as keen on customer service side of things - I am looking to shift towards something that involves more problem solving (currently thinking system infrastructure) and really want to give myself room for long term career growth My questions: - Would it be better for me to go to university and get a bachelors degree or to focus on certifications (such as Azure) and work experience? - If I go the second route, will the lack of a university degree eventually become a roadblock, or does it not matter that much? - Is system infrastructure a good career path with good employment prospects, or is there another field that is heavy in problem-solving that you would recommend? Really appreciate anyone who took the time to read and reply to this, thank you in advance :) [link] [comments]  |
| Posted: 30 Apr 2021 04:12 PM PDT Currently applying for a few entry level roles but was curious as to what the interview process is like. [link] [comments]  |
| Recent undergrad, now looking toward an infrastructure role Posted: 30 Apr 2021 11:48 PM PDT Hi everyone! So my most recent development in my life has been earning my Bachelors in Comp Sci. I'm super happy about it and finally can say I'm done with school! I am super interested in infrastructure type positions! However, I'm starting to venture into the job market for a full time position. I have a background of about 2 years at a smallish (50-people) company doing IT (basically any type of work, from active directory to just helpdesk) and then did a couple months in a helpdesk role at another company that was way larger. One thing that separated me in the second role was that I learned a lot about automation from my manager from the first role, and he is a DevOps engineer so he showed me a lot about it. I guess my question is regarding how I should move forward. A role I'm being offered is an Amazon Data Center Technician. On one hand, it would be cool to have Amazon listed on a resume, but my research has kinda said it is a super "intro" role? I just need some advice on if I should be looking into different things. The recruiter I'm talking to keeps saying it would be great experience — but I don't feel like it is the type I need for an infrastructure engineer role, am I wrong? I appreciate ANY feedback regarding this. I have to make my decision on Monday and it's been driving me crazy on what I should do / if I should just decline and keep looking. [link] [comments]  |
| Will cannabis consumption impact my Cybersecurity career? Posted: 30 Apr 2021 04:13 PM PDT As the title implies, I do consume the devil's lettuce recreationally. I'm a graduate student working on my MS in Cybersecurity, and I currently work in an IT support role. I'm hoping to transition into Cybersecurity, and I'm particularly interested in cloud security. I know cannabis consumption would disqualify me from getting secret clearance, and thus any government or defense contractor jobs. I'm fine with this as I would much prefer to work private sector and don't want to work for the military-industrial complex. So my question is this: will marijuana be a barrier to a Cybersecurity career path? Thanks in advance! [link] [comments]  |
| Is it appropriate to put a headshot photo on a resume or cover letter? Posted: 30 Apr 2021 07:16 PM PDT Is it appropriate/advantageous to put a photo on a resume? I see a lot of templates with a head shot at the top? [link] [comments]  |
| IT/Cybersecurity Career Help/Advice for a recent Grad Posted: 30 Apr 2021 07:05 PM PDT Hello all. A little bit about myself. I am a college graduate as of May 2020, with a Bachelor of Science in CJ. I am looking to transition into a cybersecurity career but I find myself lost as to what my next professional step should be. For the record, I have absolutely no previous IT/coding/CS experience, so I would be starting from scratch. I've been unemployed since January this year, and have been on the fence between going back to school for my masters this fall, or continuing to test the waters and see if I can find an entry level role that would offer training. Any advice I can receive would be greatly appreciated. I would like to end up as a cybersecurity threat analyst, but I understand it's going to take time and lots of learning to get to that role. [link] [comments]  |
| Considering switching from aircraft mechanic to IT Posted: 30 Apr 2021 10:35 PM PDT Hey guys! So I've been looking for a change in my life and to get away from my current career. I'm 32, and an aircraft mechanic. I don't have much experience if any doing things with computers as I've always been a skilled labor person. To keep it short, I'll just tell you my plan and any suggestions are welcome. I was planning on getting an associates in computer and networking technology with my GI Bill while simultaneously earning certs like sec+, A+. To see if this is a career I can support my mortgage on, I was wondering what to expect as a starting wage in Alaska. I was also wondering if this path makes sense/if there is anything you would suggest I add to set myself up for success. I would like to make this a lifelong career. [link] [comments]  |
| Posted: 30 Apr 2021 10:17 AM PDT Hello all, I am in a kinda fortunate spot. So in my current role it was originally going to be a tech support role but I have since filled a void and am now much more a system administrator. I get to be the lead person of software deployments, patching, and Endpoint Protection/EDR. I actually feel that at least some of management values my opinions and there is talk when annual raises/promotions come I will be potentially getting a hefty raise and job title upgrade to reflect my new duties. But I have been talking to a company who may want to try to bring me in as a SOC analyst. Schedule isn't as nice but the pay is slightly more than what I make currently(5-10k) and it's a dedicated security job. Eventually I want to make my way into DFIR and am honestly unsure of what path would be better for me. For context I am currently working on degree and certs but the SOC position would reimburse some of my certs while my current job won't. Just would love thoughts and input. [link] [comments]  |
| Any advice on where to go to search for entry level IT jobs? Posted: 30 Apr 2021 06:21 PM PDT I have a BS in biochem, but will be earning certs I am beginning with network + but would like to get in somewhere entry level. [link] [comments]  |
| Job offer, $12k increase but there are a few caveats that come with it Posted: 30 Apr 2021 06:12 PM PDT So I've got a small conundrum and I was wondering if this sub might help with some advice. I've got a job offer for a $12k increase at a new company, doing pretty much what I do now. The thing is that I've been at my current company for 5 years already, got 4 weeks paid vacation, decent benefits, but I am underpaid for the work I do. However, my boss plans on retiring next year and I would get his position as a manager, if I can deal with him for another year. We do not have the best relationship, he's very passive aggressive. Do I stick it out at my current job for his position? Do I offer them a chance to counter offer? Do I just take the new job? Right now I'm leaning toward the counter proposal from my current job, but I don't know how my boss will react to it. He might take it personally, he might just flip out and fire me. I dunno. Just looking for some advice on what you guys might think is best. [link] [comments]  |
| Should I start in help desk even if i know i will despise it (and it isn't a good place to work)? Posted: 30 Apr 2021 12:30 PM PDT I don't have any "official" work experience - I don't even have a section for work experience on my resume (I know, that's bad). My brother owns a business so I've always just kinda helped him as "staff" whenever he needs it. I graduate in December, and this Summer I really wanted to find an internship in Business or data analytics(or something similar), as that's the career path that I would like to venture down. Now, I have an interview scheduled for next week for what is essentially a helpdesk position. Now, I know beggars can't be choosers, but the company I'm interviewing for offers zero room for advancement, low pay, and apparently requires overtime often. They aren't reviewed very highly among previous Helpdesk employees. People said they hated working there (their reviews say "excessive overtime hours". Also, I would only be looking to work here for about 3 months until I go back to college for my final semester. So 3 months of helpdesk experience. Problem is, I'm a bit concerned that I won't get an opportunity with a business or data analytics internship since I have no work experience. The only reason I would take this job is to have SOMETHING on a resume. Though I'm not even sure if 3 months of helpdesk experience is even worth anything on a resume. I don't know, what do you guys think? Should I bother with this job just to be able to put it on a resume, or should I try my luck for something else? [link] [comments]  |
| Dealing with rejection - You should read this article if you have been rejected Posted: 30 Apr 2021 04:47 PM PDT Dealing with rejection: I saw this post on Linkedin and I am pretty sure it is going to help someone here. Even when we think our profiles are the right fit for the job requirements, sometimes we receive a "no". How are we going to handle this?. Read this: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/dealing-rejection-jason-huard Best regards. [link] [comments]  |
| Posted: 30 Apr 2021 12:14 PM PDT Hey all, and happy Friday! I (M25, U.S.) will be starting a 5 month program on May10th to earn myself my CompTia A+ certification. I've been stuck as a line cook for the past 9 years of my life and I'm excited to step into a new field that's constantly growing and changing. I've read many forums and posts claiming that the CompTia certifications are not worth anything - is this true? As far as I understand, it's a great basis for stepping into the IT field as a noob. I've always been proficient with computers, helping friends and families navigate and sorts through their issues including network connectivity, printer issues, even their mobile devices. The CompTia will give me a greater understanding of the fundamentals, right? I also know that there are MANY different rabbit holes to fall down into once you step into the world of IT; I believe Networking really pulls my interest the most. I have a firm grasp on networking and the 5 layer system (sometimes referred to as a 7 layer) it incorporates when sending packets to and from. What would be a great next step to take once I've got my hands on the CompTia? Do you think the CompTia will give me enough knowledge to step into the networking field? I've read into the CCNA, would that be a safe next step? I feel like I have so many questions and it's very easy to get overwhelmed with all these different certifications that you can get. Are the certifications worth anything without a college degree? [link] [comments]  |
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