IT Career Recruiter wants two forms of identification before interview? |
- Recruiter wants two forms of identification before interview?
- 2 year powershell user blacks out and couldn’t remember basic commands during interview
- Barely got my toes wet, what basic skills do I need for entry level IT?
- How do you handle multiple job offers with slightly different timing?
- First IT job interview on Monday. What questions should I ask?
- Just had my 3rd preliminary interview for help desk position.
- Leave Full Time Job for Entry Level IT Contract Job?
- I have an opportunity for a DB side gig. I have no idea what the going rate is!?
- Left alone: I need to leave college for a job (in IT vs SWE)
- I'm interviewing candidates for an entry level position. What questions do i ask?
- Being gifted the following pieces of home lab equipment, but I have absolutely no idea where to begin with configuring this
- CV critique for mid 30s, career change to entry level IT
- How to create an appealing job offer in the current job market
- At a crossroads deciding whether to stay technical or go into management.
- Any Advice from people that have transferred from Networks into Cyber? (UK)
- Ex-Firefighter with anxiety from career change to some Entry-level IT job
- If you had 8 hours a day for the next 2 months, what would be the fast-track way to an entry level security job?
- What is the difference between IT and Computer Science
- Am I being paid too little, just right, too much, or is it time to move on?
- I hold 3 offers & my current company wants to retain me after a year of employment. The reason for leaving is poor management & work culture. I created a matrix ranking all the offers on multiple uncorrelated factors. However, the weighted results are very close. Anyone ever been in this situation ?
- Protip: Apply for jobs like a boomer. Get a response to almost every resume you send out!
- Public Trust Clearance Time line? Few things to think about
- Are there any night shift positions in cybersecurity?
- I think it's time for a change in my career...help?
- Please help me decide between 3 offers and decide tomorrow
| Recruiter wants two forms of identification before interview? Posted: 28 Jan 2022 05:56 AM PST Hi all, I've been applying for some entry level IT positions to get my career started. I applied to one with Snider-Blake out of the Cleveland area, and they're requesting me to text in a picture of my two forms of identification (driver's license and social security card) before going to the interview. My gut instinct was that this is something unusual and I haven't done it yet. Is this a normal practice or should I just keep quiet? [link] [comments] |
| 2 year powershell user blacks out and couldn’t remember basic commands during interview Posted: 27 Jan 2022 12:15 PM PST I was doing an interview today. Studied my butt off on the tech I wasn't 100% comfy in. The interviewer asked me to name some of the powershell commands that I use most , and I literally BLACKED OUT. After about 20 seconds of nothing , I said "get-AdAccount" (which is wrong… I'm 100% aware it's User). I then muttered "select …… no .powershell is get - set.. select is SQL". After another 10 seconds of nothing , "get-WmI Object" popped in my head, and I was able to explain I just used that to stop a svc remotely. Thankfully I remembered that one, but I don't think it's enough to make me "look like" I know powershell . Frustrating when you really do know something , but it doesn't translate well in the interview . Sorry for the rant , just needed to get it off my chest [link] [comments] |
| Barely got my toes wet, what basic skills do I need for entry level IT? Posted: 28 Jan 2022 07:45 AM PST Okay so I'm 19 years old and I'm making a career shift from being a carpenter to IT due to a chronic illness, I'm studying for my A+ certification and have completed the 1001 as of early January. I've always had a knack for computers so I figured I'd take advantage of that but I have this weird imposter syndrome feeling that makes me lack confidence while I surf through LinkedIn looking for a Level 1 helpdesk job. Long story short, should I finish my A+ and then worry about finding a job or should I apply everywhere i think I'd fit now? I have no experience on the customer service end of IT other than being that guy that configures everything from phones to routers for friends and family and oddly enough, the devices in my superintendent's trailer for the job sites I work on. Sorry for being all over the place but any help or advice is appreciated :) [link] [comments] |
| How do you handle multiple job offers with slightly different timing? Posted: 28 Jan 2022 02:53 AM PST I'm probably about to get 3-4 job offers. Most of the companies will give me a decision window from 1 week to one month. I know which one prefer, I can grade them in order of preference. But I'm afraid I'll get first that one I like less. Making them wait a month will not be nice. Pushing the others to give an answer in few days will not be nice. Accepting the first offer and resign immediately after if I get the preferred offer, will not be nice. Refusing an offer and risking to get none, will not be nice. Has anybody been in a similar situation? I found it very difficult. Any suggestion? [link] [comments] |
| First IT job interview on Monday. What questions should I ask? Posted: 28 Jan 2022 07:00 AM PST Hey y'all, I am 31 and last month decided to career change into IT. I have been studying for A+. I passed the core 1 exam last week and plan to take core 2 next week. I have been applying for some entry level jobs as I see them pop up on LinkedIn and Indeed. I heard back from a company that wants to interview me next week for a remote position, Associate Support Technician. Basically, it is application support for their products. I have done interviews before so I know sort of the basic questions to ask, but wondering what questions I should consider asking during this interview? What questions do you wish you had asked for your first IT job? [link] [comments] |
| Just had my 3rd preliminary interview for help desk position. Posted: 27 Jan 2022 08:06 AM PST EDIT:**Not 5 for 1 job. I worded this wrong I see now. Had an interview for 2 jobs earlier this week. Today I had an interview for another job in which they told me I'll have 2 more interviews** Have TWO more interviews. This time with the IT team. One is 30 min interview and if that one goes well the second is an hour and a half This company doesn't pay less than $23 I told her $25 was my minimum. I'm so fuckin nervous! ADHD is kicking my ass I'm trying to study. I know I'm not going to get it but it's a start [link] [comments] |
| Leave Full Time Job for Entry Level IT Contract Job? Posted: 28 Jan 2022 08:31 AM PST I've recently posted a similar scenario about a 3 month Summer internship and FT job. After two months of applying and searching, I finally landed an offer as an IT Service Desk Analyst (Remote) for a large healthcare system. The downside its contract - to - hire (6 months). Would you leave a Full - Time job, great benefits for an entry level IT contract job? What's your experience with IT contracts? What has your career path looked like (positions, salary, etc)? Background: -Senior in college (B. S Information Technology) -Prepping for CCNA and Microsoft 365 Modern Desktop Administrator Associate certs -Current job: Tech Specialist at an EdTech company for 2 years, benefits, unlimited PTO, etc : I love my job and somewhat of the work/life balance it provides, but I feel stagnant and got too comfortable. No upward mobility - 90% IT jobs outsourced outside of country and it appears only way to move up even to Level II or escalations, is if someone leaves or moves to another dept. Very basic troubleshooting or how -to issues. I may be developing my soft and problem solving skills, but lack true hands - on experience with IT concepts, etc My biggest concern is financial stability. Deep down I feel like if I pass up this offer, it'll be a HUGE mistake career and financially wise for the future. [link] [comments] |
| I have an opportunity for a DB side gig. I have no idea what the going rate is!? Posted: 28 Jan 2022 08:30 AM PST I've been asked to help out a small company with a complete mess of a database. One table, no normalization, etc, etc. It is in Access. I don't know all the details yet but I will be tasked to split the data out, normalize, redo queries, error reports... The thing is I don't know what the going rate is for this type of work as a consultant. This is the Northeast, I have 15 years of experience with Masters in field, and I'm very familiar with this type of work. Any ideas for rate? [link] [comments] |
| Left alone: I need to leave college for a job (in IT vs SWE) Posted: 28 Jan 2022 08:14 AM PST Hi all, I need your advice. Life changed lately. Am in last semester of college, but may need to drop. Losing family and support. Need a job soon. Job options: IT vs SWE. Have Associate's (A.S.) degree. Have COMPTIA A+ cert. Have friends in SWE as referrals (can interview). (Qualified for IT but no connects. Under-qualified for SWE but have connects.) Many IT jobs in my area I can apply for. Two SWE jobs in my area I can interview for. IDK how to think/feel. IDK what to do. Any advice? Thank you. [link] [comments] |
| I'm interviewing candidates for an entry level position. What questions do i ask? Posted: 28 Jan 2022 08:04 AM PST I am a network analyst for a small ISP in Canada that services mainly oil companies and was told to hire a Junior Analyst. The position requires no experience (everything will be taught) so I don't really want to ask technical questions. The job will be very customer facing and will mainly involve answering calls, updating documentation, handling trouble tickets and eventually commissioning equipment. I've never interviewed anyone before so I was hoping to get some ideas for questions I should ask during the first round of phone interviews. Thanks in advance! Edit: It's in house. Sharing an office with me and working directly with me 90% of the time. [link] [comments] |
| Posted: 28 Jan 2022 07:43 AM PST So I'm being gifted all of this from a family member: 1 x IBM 11U Rack 1 x HP DL380 G7 (96gb Ram / 8 x 300gb HD / 8 x 146GB) 1 x HP DL380 G6 (48gb Ram / 16 x 146gb HD) ~15 drives spares ( Mix of 300gb / 146 GB) 3 x Cisco 2800 series routers (Voice DSP/PRI Cards) 1 x Cisco 3560G 24 port Gigabit L3 Switch - POE Problem is I don't even know where to begin and what to do with all this equipment. What would be your first steps? [link] [comments] |
| CV critique for mid 30s, career change to entry level IT Posted: 28 Jan 2022 07:24 AM PST Would appreciate any feedback on my CV. I'm in my mid 30s, having worked the last 16 years in financial services in Asia, I've returned to the UK and wish to pursue a career in IT. Currently studying the CompTIA A+, whilst looking for a helpdesk role. After two weeks of receiving no response, I contacted a number of the recruitment agencies through which I applied. Along with the expected feedback that I lacked any IT related experience, they also commented that my previous roles were more senior (ie Director/ Senior Manager) than the helpdesk positions I'm applying for and so felt I would be considered unsuitable. I've amended my CV to downplay previous job titles, emphasise IT skills, and appropriate soft skills. Is there anything further I can do to make my CV more compelling for an entry level IT role in the UK? Should I omit descriptions for my first three jobs in order reduce the length of my CV? Thanks in advance. [link] [comments] |
| How to create an appealing job offer in the current job market Posted: 27 Jan 2022 04:56 PM PST As everyone knows the current job market is pretty hot. Most of my current helpdesk guys are receiving numerous offers a week although I do my best to make sure the conditions at our current work place are ample to get them to stay and allow them to grow. No harm done if they want to move on to better things. I mostly hire via linkedin and dice posts and haven't had a problem previously as we offer a salary that's 20% over market with decent benefits, work life balance (don't take your work outside of your hours) and I personally try to train all of our helpdesk guys to a higher position if they are interested. What can we do to change things up and remain competitive in this market? What would you want to see in a job posting? What would be appealing and what can I change to help make the process easier for the interviewee? Recently I changed our 2 interview structure to just one to help make it a bit more accessible. I want to be self aware and understand no job is perfect and I have my own shortcomings I want to improve. Thanks for the help everyone! [link] [comments] |
| At a crossroads deciding whether to stay technical or go into management. Posted: 27 Jan 2022 10:34 PM PST Currently I am the Senior Network Engineer for a mid-sized Tech startup company and I just found out my boss put in his notice. I have been informed that I am being offered my boss's position of Head of IT and Info Sec. I have been with the company for a few years (I was the first hire within the IT Department). Throughout my career I have always been technical and now have the opportunity to go into senior leadership. It's worth noting that our infrastructure is at a point where for the last 2 years we have moved away from putting out fires to implementing projects providing value to the company. Nobody knows our environment as well as I do as I am the one who built it. When I started we running a single server (bought second hand) to now a global enterprise with multiple data centers and heavily leveraging cloud (mainly Aws & Azure). I am considering taking the role because with the position our architecture is at now my regular responsibilities have become stale and I am looking for more. However although I definitely have the tech skills, I have never had a managerial role in terms of managing direct employees and maintaining such a large departmental budget. Like the title says I am at a crossroad. As I have no managerial experience I am worried how successful I will be taking up the helm of the dept. [link] [comments] |
| Any Advice from people that have transferred from Networks into Cyber? (UK) Posted: 28 Jan 2022 05:25 AM PST Hi Reddit. So I recently graduated with a degree in cyber security (which I have a great interest in) and I'm starting an entry level job an a NOC engineer. I'm excited to start but I'm also aware this isn't exactly what I want to do long term. I'm also planning on completing Security Certs while working. Would anyone be able to give me any advice on how easy it would be to move into a more security focused role in the future? Any help would be appreciated :) [link] [comments] |
| Ex-Firefighter with anxiety from career change to some Entry-level IT job Posted: 28 Jan 2022 01:18 AM PST Hi Reddit! Is it normal to feel a lot of anxiety when trying to change career to IT? I'm 30 and I've worked 11 years as a fireman in Croatia then after back injury i moved to France and started working in a small restaurant first as a dishwasher and now as a chef. I've been around computers my whole life (gaming, torrenting, fixing some small stuff for friends, installing OSes and googling everything else i didn't know) is it possible to switch to some entry level IT work? I would like to work with people helping them cuz i have experience and passion for helping people but i feel extreme anxiety cuz i don't know where and how to start. Sorry if there are typos i'm typing in a bus travelling to work. Thank you! [link] [comments] |
| Posted: 27 Jan 2022 10:52 AM PST Background: years of sales experience, completed full-stack bootcamp 2021, completed both Mike Meyers A+ courses (taking test next month) and have taken some intro pen testing courses on Udemy/YouTube, planning for Net+ then Sec+ shortly after. I thought I wanted to be a programmer but I don't enjoy it enough to code all day and plus I'm not the best at it. I am fascinated with cyber security, networking is very interesting to me and I'm familiar with Windows, MacOS and basic Linux. I'd be ok to do some coding or scripting in this type of environment though. I've read some self-taught individuals were able to break into security roles doing bug bounties or doing a ton of courses and getting certs to get their first job. If you had 2 solid months (not a long time to learn, I know), how would you focus your time? Is it possible to skip help desk or tech support jobs if I prove myself on my home lab? [link] [comments] |
| What is the difference between IT and Computer Science Posted: 27 Jan 2022 09:52 PM PST Hello! I am trying to find my way through the tech world. I don't quite understand the difference between IT and Computer Science? I am currently in school for IT but i genuinely don't know the difference between the two i only chose IT because of peer pressure. (I know, don't judge). I'm not gonna lie, my goal is high paying jobs. I know some people say school isn't necessary for IT but if not then what do i do? I'm so sorry I'm just very lost and confused anything at all helps. Please and thank you Edit: i love everything technology what i meant by someone peer pressured me into choosing IT i mean i didn't know how CS and IT differed so i just went with IT because someone suggested it. I do enjoy and am passionate about everything to do with computers [link] [comments] |
| Am I being paid too little, just right, too much, or is it time to move on? Posted: 27 Jan 2022 08:59 PM PST I currently work in a really high CoL area as a Senior Help Desk tech. I've been doing some research lately, trying to figure out if I'm being underpaid or if I'm paid fairly for my time and work. Obviously I'm dissatisfied with my current job because of pay and feeling burned out. I make about $70k/yr, 3.5 years in IT with an Associates. Last raise I had was an extra 49 cents an hour. I'm trying to gauge if the pay is right based on my position, or is it time to move on? Where would I even go from here? Any advice welcome. [link] [comments] |
| Posted: 28 Jan 2022 02:04 AM PST Offers #1 and #3 will help me clear out my loans much quickly than #2. However #2 is a billion dollar unicorn where I have to implement a system and processes from scratch. Offer #1 (Startup) is a bit risky considering it is new and working with a BNPL Giant. However, if the company and the client break their relationship or whenever the contract ends, the future would look a bit bleak. Pros: Pay, Location, Travel Cons: Instability, Third Party Services Offer #2 ( Crypto Startup) has a massive learning opportunity. Money is no factor, although growth is. The company just acquired a unicorn status and is backed by Eduardo Saverin. The workforce is young. It's a big challenge as I would be shifting from a distributed tech to a decentralized tech. Pros: Learning, Location, Work Culture Cons: Instability, Compensation Offer #3 (Major Global Bank) - I have to commit and commit quick. Although the HR just confirmed me there is no work related travel at all. This provides Job Security and Stability in the future. Pros: Stability, Pay Cons: Location, No Travel Work life balance is compromised almost everywhere but it is all about the time management skills. [link] [comments] |
| Protip: Apply for jobs like a boomer. Get a response to almost every resume you send out! Posted: 26 Jan 2022 12:25 PM PST You remember when Grandpa used to talk about finding a job by walking into a factory and asking the manager to hire them? Did your parents ever make you walk around to every retail store in town with a resume in hand to talk to the manager to get your first job despite your pleas that it doesn't work that way anymore? Convinced by the corporate machine that the only way to submit your resume is in an online form? Think again! The past is now! In the past few years, I've expressed interest in ten jobs. For five of them, I filled out the online application and never heard back. For the other five, I got offers. How, you might ask? The answer is LinkedIn. LinkedIn isn't a social network. It's the modern IT professional's rolodex and phone book. Here's how you apply for a job like it's the '60s again:
Whether you succeed or are rejected, this is a much faster and less frustrating way to go about job searching. The traction you feel from human interaction will reduce your stress levels and help you get a better vibe for whether you want to work for that company at all. [link] [comments] |
| Public Trust Clearance Time line? Few things to think about Posted: 27 Jan 2022 07:43 PM PST Never had any type of Clearance in my life and I landed a Help Desk Role/Remote that's sponsoring a Public Trust Clearance and I'm curious how in-depth was the process and how long did it take from personal experience ? [link] [comments] |
| Are there any night shift positions in cybersecurity? Posted: 27 Jan 2022 11:01 AM PST I'm a hardcore might owl. Instead of being on call 24/7, I'd love to work a dedicated night shift. How likely is it that I'd be able to find one, or convince an employer to let me work those hours? I've read a lot of job postings on Glassdoor, etc., but I've yet to see any that mention working nights. [link] [comments] |
| I think it's time for a change in my career...help? Posted: 27 Jan 2022 07:57 PM PST Hello all! I have been lurking here for a little while now and I think I am ready to ask for some guidance! Background: I'm 27, have a small family and currently have a career in finance making 40k/yr. The company I work for has good benefits and bonuses, but their merit raises are pathetic. My next logical career step would be leadership and that's only putting me at maybe 45k with a monstrous increase in workload. Considering it's the "largest credit union in the world" it's a bit discouraging. Having said that, one of their more useful benefits is paying for schooling! At least, schooling that pertains to the services they have. Like IT! There are a vast number of options available to me, I just don't know where to start! Dev, software, security, etc? I could also add some certs in the meantime, if that might be better than just "go back to school for 'IT.'" If you had the opportunity, what would you pursue? What would you have done differently in your education? Do I even need education or can I just do certs in my own time? Etc etc etc... Feel free to ask me anything else to help flesh things out! Thank you so much for your time! [link] [comments] |
| Please help me decide between 3 offers and decide tomorrow Posted: 27 Jan 2022 07:47 PM PST Hello, I posted earlier this week between two offers and now I actually have a third on the table. What do you all think? Offer 1: Title: Software Administrator Company: The Mayo Clinic Pay: $60 /hr W2 CONTRACT, with 50% 401k match up to 8% of salary. So approximately an additional $5k on the year. (~$130,000 annual with NO time taken off, unlikely) Perks: Name recognition on resume, manager said it was intended to be contract to hire. If hired Mayo has great benefits including a pension. Offer 2: Title: Product Operations Associate Company: Startup with Series A funding Pay: $100,000 base + "3,000 stock options with 4 year vesting and 1 year cliff (These amount to 0.02% fully-diluted ownership. An effective $11,757.00 value which will only grow over time with the company)" Perks: "Unlimited" PTO + $800 home office stipend + $1,000 credit towards any certifications or education as desired. Offer 3: Title: Product Operations Engineer Company: Enterprise Software Company owned by private equity Pay: At least $95,000 base + ??? Perks: This is my current company. I know what I'm getting and the only downside is that they've been saying they'll get me converted to full-time since I've been on a $35 /hr contract for 1.5 years. To their credit the entire C-level has been replaced. Now when I come with an offer they say they are writing one up, they said they'd get it by EOD today, and they now say tomorrow morning. What would YOU do? [link] [comments] |
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