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Advice needed for Delivery Engineer
Hello! I work as a Delivery Engineer at a Product based Marketing Automation firm. I work on Linux everyday, and PowerMTA servers to ensure the inboxing and delivery of promotional emails for my clients. I am around 6 months in the job and want to look for new paths forward. I know I will be good in Linux commandline and…
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Phone Interview
I have finally landed a interview for a technical support level 1 position. It will be a 30 min phone conversation/interview to go over my CV and what skills i have etc. (also to check my personality/manner im sure) While my Word-press knowledge is limited i am going to watch a couple of videos and also created a word…
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IoT anyone
Anyone positioning themselves to align with this market? It's coming strong, there will be a lot of opportunities in this space. From a technician level, to engineer to analyst. I'm starting to read white pages about this space, it's going to be big.
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What is the best basic job for working in IT with no experience or credentials.
I know thia sounds like a stypid question...because it is. I wont go into the details, but I am in a very complex situation work wise. I passed the 901, and I think I could pass the 902. However, I am broke and need a job asap to sit for any further IT test. I was thinking something at comcast or dish network might benefit…
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Another BS degree?
Is it worth to gain an additional bachelor of science in information assurance / cyber security degree if you already have one in business management?
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Advantages for one school's degree versus another / Job Questions
Hello Techexams, first post here. :D As a preface.. I have been working in the IT field for three years this September, with one job that has provided an incredible environment for learning. Long story short, my company will support any program, any network/environment, any sector with the exception of specialized programs…
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Resume Help + Want to to break into IT in Orlando FL
Hello everyone! I believe this is my first post and so I wanted to first thank the everyone for all the insight, help and motivation you provide. Having said that I need more direct assistance in landing my first job in the industry. I reside in the Orlando Florida area and am having a hard time to say the least. I often…
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Disingenuous To List 2 Year Diploma As Associate's Degree On Resume?
As the title says, would it be considered at least ethically incorrect to list a 2 year college diploma as an associate's degree instead? Essentially they're the same thing, but an associate's has more general-ed courses. The reason I ask is because you rarely ever see "diploma" specifically mentioned, but do see…
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IT Staffing Agencies
Hey guys what do you guys think about me using IT staffing agency to assist with getting me employment with another country like USA or Canada? I know that they are well recognized by companies that would be willing to assist with me getting a work visa. Do you think this is a good idea and what would you recommend?
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Possible first InfoSec job
I recently started being more serious about getting a full-time infosec gig and found a pretty decent job posting for what appears to be a really decent company. From what I can tell, I am at the last stage of their hiring process and would like to get some thoughts from TE members on what I might expect. To give a little…
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Do you have a mentor?
So I just kind of wanted to gauge everybody's idea on this and see where people draw their mentorships from whether it be on a peer-to-peer working relationship or elsewhere. Some background: I recently started a new job (just 4 months ago) and am quickly finding out I am the best suited / minded network guy at the company…
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Computer Forensics - Sheriff Department
Alright so Kent County Sheriff Department has like an auxiliary officer program, called Traffic Squad. Basically I need IT forensics experience and I have no idea where to start. I did take one class in university but that's it. I'm looking to see how I can build experience in doing this because Grand Rapids, MI doesn't…
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My 10 Career Advancement Commandments
* Build your technical experience with some OJT. * Stay informed about the latest trends and best practices. * Obtain relevant certifications that will help advance your career. * Work on selling yourself in an interview process. * Don't be complacent in one role or company that does not have opportunities for growth. *…
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Resume review please?
Its been about 18 months since my last update & I recently had someone ask me for my resume so I had to sit down and update it! The underlined content is stuff I am considering dumping, but let me know if anything else should be considered for dropping. I am not looking, but my search will be security focused so the resume…
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Trying to break into Tier 1 Helpdesk role
I need some advise. I am trying to break into a Tier one Help Desk role and I am not having a-lot of success. My background has been in Customer Service/Tier 1 Technical support in Telecommunications companies. Most of the Telecommunications companies in my area have either outsourced their "Tier One" work out of the state…
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Chosing between colleges: Focused degree or a recognized name
If you plan on focusing on a particular major....e.g. Information Security thoughts and opinions on whether it's better for your job prospects to go for a focused degree (e.g. MBA - Information Security) at a lesser known school like University of Texas - Tyler, or if it's more advantageous for you if you take a generic…
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Roadmap to Six Figures
Hey Guys, I'd like to hear your stories of what certifications were the most beneficial to your career. What specialty are you in? Systems/Networking/Security/Other How did you go from first entry level IT job to making six figures? and what certifications helped you get there?
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Anyone here doing the WGU Bachelor of Science Cybersecurity and Information Assurance
Anyone here doing the WGU Bachelor of Science Cybersecurity and Information Assurance?
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HR booked me multiple interviews!!!
I had applied for a single Security Analyst position at DELL. To my pleasant surprise the HR manager booked me additional interviews for additional positions with additional managers. woww !!! So my question is....is this a good sign, or just the normal practice by some companies. My credentials for Security Analyst were…
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IT Security / Stick to Healthcare
Yes, me the another new guy wanting to be in IT Security. New to the security world of course, not new to tech field. For the last few years, i have been tickling with the idea of entering IT security world. The security industry is hot with the potential to make a good living and with the background in healthcare would…
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Second Chance... Back on the Help Desk
So I recently returned to the board.... and I am glad I have a second chance at getting my IT career off the ground.... I recently spent the last 6months driving people around for nothing while they made money and I made zero. (stupid I know) I allowed my sec+ expire... But I plan on taking the CASP instead of getting…
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Boss lying about complaints
Anyone ever had a boss do this? He pretty much uses "people are complaining" as a blanket reason to motivate / push people to get projects. I caught him in the lie asking the people he says were having issue and they all denied it. One even said "I really wish people would stop spreading rumors about me that aren't true."…
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Need Resume Review
I'm applying for a SOC job and I'm looking for some constructive criticism on my resume. Tell me what you think.
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Got a (verbal) job offer today! (Information Security)
I had an interview yesterday for an information security analyst position with the opportunity to move into an engineer/consultant role. Today I got the job offer over the phone from one of the interviewers who was on his way home; he said he wanted to share the news before the weekend and they would send me an offer…
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Big list of info for starting out in infosec
https://gist.github.com/mubix/5737a066c8845d25721ec4bf3139fd31
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Real-Time Shop Floor System
Hi, My first project for my new position in IT is to figure out a way to pull a report that shows Work-In-Progress Status for each individual plant. Does anyone know anything about Foxfire Technologies Real-Time Shop Floor System. We have had this system since about 2005 and only the basic functions have been used. This…
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WGU MBA vs UofM MBA
I have an important decision to make and I'd welcome some opinions. I work for a stable employer and have no plans to leave in the near future. My employer offers tuition assistance with a lifetime max reimbursement of $21,000, plus capped at an annual disbursement of $5,250. Since they offer the assistance, I thought, why…
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6 months and can apply for a new position.
Has anyone see such a short window before? The current company I work for has a 6 month policy and then you can promote up to another or at least try and apply. What are your thoughts? Too risky or if it's part of the culture go for it? I used to 12 months, but never see 6. Only time I have seen 6 was for a lateral.
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Advice for My New Job
Hello Everyone, I need some advice about my new job. First a little background... I graduated from Murray State University in May of 2016 with a bachelor's degree in Telecommunications Systems Management. The following July I was hired on at a non-profit organization managing the Gerber Accumark System for computerized…
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Is Collaboration a good choice?
I want to study Collaboration but I also don't want to study something and have it be dead in five to ten years. I'm wondering if Collaboration is a good thing to invest my time into. It makes me think of how people these days interact with each other, we don't even call our friends or family the majority of the time,…
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In need of some advice
So here's the deal, I recently took a job as a Sr. Penetration tester and was relocated to VA. The job that was sold to me by my recruiter and in my interview is not at all the job that I am currently doing. My fiancé is pregnant with our second child and has no support structure here since all of our family is back home…
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IT career advice
I live in northern Virginia and almost all the IT jobs require some sort of clearance which might be close to impossible for me to get. I'm actually starting out new in the IT field but I'm pretty familiar with computers. I've had no luck landing any entry level or help desk job. Right now I work for postmates but I have…
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My company just got bought a competitor, should I start looking for a new job?
What a way to start the week. We had a company wide meeting today, and management said that we are now fully acquired by a competitor. We are a company of about 400 employees and there's only eight of us in the IT department. The company that acquired us is about 560 and their IT department is about 50 (I don't know if…
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Good training material for OSPF and the OSI model?
The company I work for has a huge BI space and there are opportunities for BI engineer positions reporting on networking issues. I have a very strong data background, dash boarding and SQL, but one of the bullets was an strong understanding of OSPF and OSI model. Not really in my space, I'm more in the sales, supply chain…
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New job - again
So things didn't work out too great at my last gig, so now I'm a Senior Network Engineer for a cloud security company. Should be much better as I'll be doing 100% packet whispering again. I've missed it.
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Interview Experience
Simple Questions... Have any of you experienced job opportunities (info sec) where they asked you to take a significant pay reduction (>10K) for a new role with no flexibility on benefits (vacation) when you have worked so hard for your credentials (certs, education)? Do you feel your new certs/education put you in an…
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Resume feedback please?
Attached is my CV, any feedback would be great. One question as well......PDF or word format when you submit to recruiters/companies?
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Need advice- boot camp?
Hi guys, Quick background- I am a 21 year old looking to get into cyber security. I figured my certs would be a great help, but I have no formal training and much of what I learned in the certs has already left my mind. However, I haven't given up yet. I'm currently in an internship at a large IT company. They have refused…
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Career Change
Hello all. I am currently a NCCER Boilermaker working in the chemical plants and industrial refineries. I average $60k-$70k but only work between six to eight months out of the year due to working for contractors. Due to being layed off for two weeks to two months between jobs I'm constantly playing catch up. So I've been…
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If you work temp-to-perm. Do you get a raise when you get hired on permanent?
I had a recruiter call me today about a temp-to-perm position. Supposedly it would have been 3 months temp, and then possibly hired on permanent. (unfortunately it turns out I'm not qualified since I have no active directory experience). Anyways, the hourly wage the recruiter quoted would have put me on a slightly negative…
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WGU, benefits of studying online?
Hey guys, I've been in IT for 3 years already and I really like what I do. I got my associates degree this june and I'm transferring to CSUN (Cal State Northridge) for B.S in IT. However, I've been reading here a lot about WGU, which is an online university. I would like to know your experiences regarding IT. 1. How much…
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Overnight NOC Job?
Hey Guys, I may be getting a job soon as an Associate Network Operations Technician, working the overnight shift. I'll be new to the NOC environment, and new to the overnight shift as well. So that will be a big change for me. I was wondering if you guys can share your experiences in a NOC, and how is the overnight shift…
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Favoritism in IT
I'm guessing this is actually quite normal in any field but whats the deal with favoritism around the office?
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Rant contract jobs
Sorry I need to vent but I'm tired of contract jobs. I'm tired of the constant cycles of stress, depression and uncertainty. Started off as FT government LOVED the job, decent salary, excellent benefits, PTO. I was actually happy to get up in the morning! When the base closed I was a student ( High School) so I was not…
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Network guys show me your resume!
I'm looking at revamping my resume as its been a while, in fact the last time I rewrote it was when I moved into IT from retail a few years ago. It needs a total rewrite. I'm hoping some people in the network field would share theirs? Just for inspiration of course
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Anyone do Security for an MSP?
Does anyone here work for an MSP and do either in house security or security for the clients your company supports? If so, what do the job duties look like for that position? I'm trying to carve this position into my company now but not super sure what it looks like. Thanks!
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Listing your previous job roles on an application
If you've been employed in various roles by the same employer do you put these down as separate employments on a job application or do you just list it as one? I think in other words I'm asking would you list them to show your progression within the company or just class it as one employment and use your latest job title?
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Just Promoted to AVP
Just 5 months into the new job, today I received official news I have been given the corporate title of AVP. I was hired with no corporate title but that appears to have been a mistake during the hiring process. The other day I checked my pay grade on my offer letter and it was different than what HR had on their end. Upon…
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IT contract Job in Chester VA!!!
Just wanted to post this.... My recruiter is asking me to see if there is anyone that can fill a position for Capital One. The job is working as a contractor on the help desk. Basic troubleshooting and remote support. Outlook, Office 365 etc... They will train your for a month before this role starts. If you are interested…
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Workbook for interactive exercise and how do you break into IT security?
Hi, All, Since last I wrote here I decided to change my attitude and stick it out with IT. I moved into the office doing IT. It's been a long six years but learn great deal of info. My current position is System Admin / Network doing general System Admin / Basic Network type of work hospitality industry. I'm ready to taken…
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Did you ever have to leave IT?
Did you ever have to leave IT? So here is the story: I worked at a MSP from 2014- 2016 supporting their manage services AV, backup, patching ect. I stopped working here in 2016. They let me go because they gave me new job duties, but they never fully explained these jobs duties. Also, they didn’t give me training nor tools…
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Certificate Programs from Universities in USA Advice
Hi all, I'm seeking to find universities that offer worth while certificate programs in USA. Looking for network, systems admin, or maybe security or forensics. No programming focused. I currently have CCNA RS, CCNA SEC, Security+ and A+ so exclude those focused ones. Can anyone advise? Thanks, Jason
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Any resume experts able to critic my resume?
Hello, I know resume and cover letters are not my strong suit at all. If I could get any input from professionals would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.
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Onsite, room & board, desktop support
I'm looking for a job preferably outside the country that is interesting. I was previously working at McMurdo Station in Antarctica. We lived onsite, the money was decent and room and board was included. So I'd love to find something similar where you live onsite, preferably. Also something with room and board included…
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Getting Another B.S.
I currently have a B.S. in Computer Science, but I'm trying to work towards eventually getting into Cybersecurity. I know that the next step would be to get a Masters, but for a program like WGU I could probably knockout the B.S. in Cybersecurity in a few months that you can take as many classes as you want. Do you think…
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UW C# Programming Certificate
Hey All, I'm thinking about doing the C# Programming Certificate program at UW: https://www.pce.uw.edu/certificates/c-sharp-programming I always felt that programming was a big weak spot for me. What do you all think of this sort of program?
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Omitting course of study for a non related IT degree?
Thoughts on this strategy? I've done both and nothing is ever said in the interview. I almost wonder if it doesn't matter.... 6 in one hand, half dozen in the other?
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I got the JOB, first network engineer role!
I just landed my first network engineer gig and I'm super excited. For the past 2 years, I've worked as a network administrator. My projects were split around 60% network related tasks and 40% server / workstation / application issues. I learned as much as I could there, but networking is where my passion is. This forum…
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First Data
First Data will be opening a Research and Development (R&D) Centre 5-10mins from me in about January , while i know they are a data (software)company they obviously will need Network Technicians and general maintenance people and various other roles.Does anyone here work or have worked for them ? Let's assume (come…
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How to get that 1st IT job
Finding it very frustrating trying to land a interview. I understand experience is vital to landing a job , but how to get experience without first getting a job. My background is mainly construction work, i have never had a tech job ,except i am now volunteering at the local chamber of commerce for last couple…
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Advice for what Next postion after Helpdesk?
Good morning Tech Fam, I need some advice about future job roles. I spoke with my IT director and he asked what next job role I would like to go for. Right now I've been in the helpdesk role for 2 years but I have been going for certs while in this position. Before the year ends I will have the following certs. A+, Net+,…
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Which Job? Security Analyst, Security Engineer, or IT Director of Desktop Support?
As the title suggests, a couple of internal positions have opened up where I am currently working as a System Engineer for $93K a year. Enterprise company with around 4K users, microsoft shop, Cisco UCS servers, Equallogic, EMC, and Nimble storage. I've got 20 years of experience but took 10 years off running my own…
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Is a Management Information Systems degree worthless in regards to getting into I.T?
I know basic stuff, I didnt just wake up this morning and say I want work in it... I do plan on getting certifications as well, what would be the best cert path along with the degree to get into Networking? The MIS program is a CompTia authorized academy from a regionally accreditted school.. What can I do to avoid being…
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Freshly A+ and Net+ certified, no experience, looking for some advice on getting in.
OK, I'm jumping the gun a little, I'm not quite certified "yet", but I've been studying and plan on being A+ and Net+ certified very soon, so trying to have a plan in place. I'm looking for some advice though how to get started, as I have zero professional experience in the field, and hardly even know what's out there, or…
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Help Desk Role Available in MN
Hello, One of the recruiters that went helped me land an IT role in the past, is looking for a help desk role in MN. The role is with a leading medical company in MN. This is a one year contract. One requirement: The candidate must have a Bachelor’s Degree. Please send me a private message through TE, and I can pass along…
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Has anyone worked for Support.com?
Has anyone worked for Support.com? What was it like? I see they have some tech support work from home jobs.
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A little background/resume critique
Previous roles various contracting gigs. Valid experience MSSP/SOC Security Analyst 7 months MSSP/SOC Senior Lead Security Analyst 3 months MSSP/SOC Security Engineer 10 months Current company National ISP/MSSP Network Design Engineer (part of a solutions architect team) 6 months Not trying to go into detail here, but from…
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WGU - End of term in 5 days...
and I just submitted my Capstone report! Hopefully, it doesn't need a revision. :D Edit: I passed!
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Looking for a path recommendation for my current situation.
Hello all. I've been a WGU student for about a year now, and have completed roughly 50% of my degree (B.S. IT security) during that time. I was working two jobs at first, one technical and one non-technical. I ended up quitting the technical job because I was working remote and having a lot of local internet issues.…
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Funny Job Postings
When I'm bored, I cruise job sites and see what is out there. Sometimes, I'll run across some really funny stuff in the postings. I thought I'd share a few with you. 1. "Familiarity with the tools and techniques used by elite hackers including vulnerability scanners and network mapping tools." 2. "5+ years working in…
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Jobs around St. Louis
Hello, I've been living close to St. Louis now for around four months and I have a good layer 1 networking job building and installing racks. However, I got quite a few certs now and the Linux+ shortly to come. I have a bachelors in business, but I've been accepted into the Master's cybersecurity program at WGU which I…
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What certification should I pursue?
I have no prior IT experiance. I'll be receiving my degree in IT from a state school next year. What do you think? A+? Network+? CCNA?
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Your thoughts on my situation?
Hi All, I'm currently working as an infrastructure Eng and have about 11 years of experience. I am MCSA, ITIL and CCNA qualified. Currently attended a Security plus course and plan to do the CEH before the end of the year. I need some advice on what I need to do. I'm sick of infrastructure and hoping to either go into…
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What next to keep progressing?
I'm currently employed on a 2nd line networks team, mainly dealing with incident passed from service desk for BAU dealing with return to service issues. Lately I've been doing firewall/routing changes a bit as well. I'm quite new to this role - 6 months- and also quite new to IT in general - 6 months on help desk, before…
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Refining your role once you get the pay you want
Strange title, so my apologies. Just curious how you approach this situation. You work your way up to a certain level, pay, experience etc..... Now you find what you like and what do you don't like and want to do more of what you do like. How do you manage this situation? Let's say just for the sake of the scenario 50% of…
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What to put as job title (software developer or programmer)?
Say you get a job where your (only) responsibility is converting code from language x to language y. Would you say you're a software developer or programmer?
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DFW Jobs
Hi all, Sitting here floating the idea of relocating to the DFW area... If you have a technical recruiter you would recommend, would you mind sharing the contact info? Or, if you know of any IT Project Management positions within your company..possibly infrastructure/network, I could use the info as well. I've recently…
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Internet Crimes Against Children Unit PD Job
Hello All, Long time lurker, first time poster. I am looking to relocate to an area that has an Internet Crimes Against Children Unit in its local police department. I have 5 or 6 in mind. Which certifications would look good to these particular units? Attempts at contacting a recruiter for some of these PDs have failed so…
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Some questions.
I did have a longer post but my browser deleted it :/ Question 1: How important is having an honours degree or a normal BSc? When applying for my second/third/management jobs does simply having a BSc allow me to pass the HR selection? Or does the fact it opens up the possibility for me to get a graduate job and to…
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No degree, no certs, and eventually no job.
50 yr old JOAT with no certs or degrees. My current employer will probably be out of business within 2 years, so I need to take action now.
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Job at Cisco
Can someone get a Computer Networking related job at Cisco, based only on Certifications (minus a degree) ? Thank You, in advance.
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NOC Job with no prior IT experience
Hi everyone, my first time posting here. So here's my story. I spent 10 years working in a condominium. I recently left it to take a part time position in a network operations center in Long Island, NY. It's a downgrade in salary as I used to make 30 bucks an hour, now 25 an hour. I am excited to finally have my foot in…
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Phd
Do you look favorably on those who obtained a PHD from a non-profit school versus a degree from a for-profit school? I was just curious on your opinion, as if it matters to some. A PHD is a PHD. Although, some might look less favorably on a PHD from certain for-profit universities. Curious..
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What have I done...
I'm 18 and just started a service desk job about 5 months ago. I've just been fired from that job, and it was all my fault. It was last Friday, I was working the late shift and this person who is known as a difficult user calls. Anyway, call goes surprisingly well, however, while I was putting the phone down I called her a…
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Scholarships for Graduate Degrees
Good Morning All! I'm starting my PhD in Information Security and Information Assurance this October at Capella and can't wait! I just wanted to let you all know of a Scholarship that I was awarded for my studies so that anyone else pursuing undergrad/grad can apply if they too are seeking funds. I was awarded $1000.00 for…
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Are you willing to get a microchip to land this job??
Talk about locking down security! I don't think any job is worth it if they require it. I will go back to bartending if I have to! https://www.hackread.com/a-us-firm-plans-to-install-microchips-in-employees/ It's definitely something that other business might start doing, but I am curious how the current employees are…
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Entry Level to branch into PenTesting?
Hiya yall! I am in my early 20s currently and getting my first bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity. I will be graduating in Nov and preparing for what comes next. I want to get into PenTesting, but lack relevant internships(I did the Disney College Program Internship but it was more business related) or job experience in…
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H1B Visa.
What is the best way(website etc) to apply for an H1B visa sponsored jobs. I cannot find anything on the internet i.e. jobs offering H1B visa. About myself, I am a Security consultant (with certs like Cissp, Cism, Crisc,Ccsp among the big ones) working in Australian government as a contractor. I am from Pakistan(Pakistani…
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Harvard Graduate Certificate - Cybersecurity
Hi guys, I was curious to know what you guys and gals think about this graduate certificate from the Harvard Extension school. https://www.extension.harvard.edu/academics/professional-graduate-certificates/cybersecurity-certificate I'm always looking for ways to stand out. I personally feel as it could be a huge resume…
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Online degrees for international students?
The rising cost of tuition in the UK makes the price of the USA colleges a lot nor palpable these days. Are there any equivalents of WGU offering enrollment to international students?
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What does Active Directory IT support tasks entail?
Hi Guys, I am starting a new role as a network admin next week which will include helping the desktop support guys doing some active directory and MS exchange work along with desktop app troubleshooting. I am coming from an OS X environment so Ive been learning Active directory in my spare time in the build up to starting.…
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Job offer question about path
I have recently been offered a job at a local MSP. They're a heavy Windows shop and I've got a fairly strong background in Linux with only a cursory knowledge of Windows Server (I've used and supported Windows Desktop before and dealt with Windows Server in anger). My 5 year goal is to move towards a career in networking…
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Government Sub-Contractor
When should a Government Sub-Contractor start applying for new contracting opportunity if it's not a lock his current contract he's on won't be renewed (30days before end or 60days etc...)?
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Very impressed with WGU... Starting August 1st
Let me just say thank you for pointing me in the direction of WGU, much appreciated. The experience thus far has been fantastic. My mentor has a PHD in Nanotech from MIT/AFIT and a Master in CS and InfoSec. Amazing. Gives me a ton of confidence in getting a degree here. My plan is not to rush through the program but to get…
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Fun Question
Okay, what if a 19 year-old guy applies to your current employer for an entry level position. He has no high school diploma, no college degree, and zero work history. (not even McDonald's) But, the dude has one certification, an OSCE. No OSCP, no Sec+, no CEH, nothing else; just an OSCE. What would you do if that's all you…
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Career milestone
It always seems that our career progressions are a combination of hard work, perseverance, and luck. As part of that, we must make sacrafices to better ourselves. Sometimes this means less time with our family, taking positions just for the experience, and sometimes giving a little bit of our health to move forward. I made…
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Any workplace advancement horror stories?
I'll go first. Worked for a fairly large (12,000 employee) company from 2008-2010 as a Desktop Support Tech. Sysadmin left for an internal sales position with a different business unit. Position didn't pan out and a year later he came back but his spot was filled, so he was put in the helpdesk. I should disclose the…
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Contract ended sooner than expected - how to explain?
I recently had a contract gig end sooner than expected. I think it was due to a misunderstanding when I offered to assist with a major project. Here are my questions: Is it worth including, since it does show experience? If it is, how to explain what happened such that I can have an interview and explain it properly? I'd…
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WGU-Transfer Credits
Good Day, Considering WGU has a pass or fail grading scheme, that I for one have never heard of. Has anyone been able to transfer to other recognized institutions after completing a degree from WGU? The website says a pass is equivalent to a B. So, for institutions that have a minimal GPA requirement for entry, how do…
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Unprofessional interview?
I had a phone interview a few days ago with the CTO of the company. It went really well but then he wanted to do another interview at a bar for drinks. This normal? Never seen such an informal process before. Should I be worried? This is for a DoD contract job, too, which is bizarre.