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Starting WGU March 1st
Hey guys, I figured I'd share my experience as well. I was able to transfer in 43 credits. I have a CCIE Certification and A+ therefore it helped alot with CU's. I was assigned a Mentor but havent spoken to them yet. Im still trying to figure out how to setup my classes for the first term. I was able to access the courses…
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Business/Computer Systems Analyst questions & other career options?
Hello there everyone. I'm in the process of exploring different careers, and the Systems Analyst position seems appealing so far. I'm trying to find out what employers look for when hiring for entry/junior/newly grad level Business/Computer Systems Analysts positions. I just need a heads up just for future reference. Also,…
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Two year degree vs four year degree.
Hello everyone, Not sure if my following question has been answered here before, I had no luck finding it, so I'll ask for your opinions/info again. When I see job postings requiring an Associate's degree I find myself confused as to if I meet that requirement or not, I'll explain. I am currently a senior at a 4 year…
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Do *you* accept the counter offer?
Open question to everyone but mainly those who have been dissatisfied with their current role, gone and got an offer somewhere else only to be counter-offered by their current employer and decided to stay? The reason I ask the question is that my employer is notorious for not paying good wages, especially for those who…
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Entry-level InfoSec Positions?
Me again, planning for the future as always! These positions are under the possible assumption that you already have some schooling behind you (bachelors in computer related field and/or a few beginner certs) I would like to discuss some entry-level positions in the Cyber/Information security field (I am working on a word…
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Observation on IT Security jobs out there
In perusing what's out there (at least in the Pacific Northwest), it seems the majority of the IT Security jobs are either management related, or auditing and compliance related. With a few SOC type positions thrown in. It's disappointing to see VERY few of the hundreds of positions include actual administration and…
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Got a raise :)
I've been with my current company for about 10 months now. I received a partial bonus at the beginning of March about 3k and today also got a 2.2% increase on my base salary getting me to the mind 80s. Not to mention full reimbursement for the 2 certifications I've taken so far. Nothing crazy but small stuff do add up, the…
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Struggling with direction
Hey guys, I'm struggling with figuring out in which area I want to specialize. I hope to get some feedback from those of you who went through something similar or may share some similarities to me and my preferences. I'll start by giving you my brief history. My IT "career" started as a 25U in the Army. I spent 5 years…
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Government job question
How many of you are GS employees? I got a call 2 weeks ago from a guy saying he loved my resume and I was his "go-to" for a GS position. He told me the location and everything that I would be doing. Close-out was 2 days ago. How long did it take for you guys to hear anything back when you acquired a government job? Were…
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Considering a DND Position in Canada
Hey all, So today our instructor gave us all word that the Canadian Dept of National Defence is looking for some Computer/Network Technician personnel at CFB Shilo which is 30 minutes from where I live. Basically, looking at the job description means we'd all have to get a security clearance if we were to apply. They are…
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Newcomer to cyber security, general questions
I enrolled in a Master of Science in Formation Assurance, I have an undergrad in business admin- finance. I do not have any IA or IT experience, I am in my first week of my first class which is a 300 level undergrad class to prep me for my masters courses... it wa not mandatoy, but recommended. I anticipate to finish the…
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How long is too long?
So I've been doing a lot of thinking lately, and I wonder - just how long does one need to continue a single job role before that length of time is considered to be "too long" 2 years? 3? 4+? I've still a very long way to go in my career, I am 33 this year, have now got 12 years in IT and usually, 2.5 years is enough for…
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Question when applying for a job.
Just want to know if I need to bring my microsoft and cisco certificates on the interview when applying for a job. Do they require it or just my cisco and microsoft id number in the resume is enough. Thank you.
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Getting into security world with a criminal record questions?
I am curious on how employers or even getting a security clearance would view my circumstances I don't really have anything serious. I have a trespassing charge from years ago that was dropped down from a concealed handgun. I went to court to get it expunged but they said that in Virginia it would not be allowed because it…
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title for contrator
So basically i work for a large organization here as a contractor (contract is through recruitmeent agency) My job title in my contract (with the agency) is Senior Systems Engineer. In the organization the team i am in is a team of 9 people and all of our signatures it says Sys admin because that is the standarndard naming…
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Getting into IT - career change
Hi everyone, I would like to introduce myself and would like some suggestions from you awesome people (very positive vibes from this forum from what I can tell ). My background is in electrical and previous education was from ITT (AS degree, don't ever go there). Earlier this year I got laid off due to company outsourcing…
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Do relocation packages still exist?
When I started my (post-college/fulltime) career, I took a sysadmin job 1,000 miles away sight unseen. No relocation package was offered, but I didn't ask either. Fast forward 7 years, I'm applying for a top/principal sysadmin role 1,000 miles away back to my origin. This is a very large company and a 6-figure job. Would…
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Need Career Advice
I recently graduated from WGU with my B.S. in Information Technology - Security and I am working on their new MSCIA degree. I am currently working as a computer operator in upstate New York and want to move to the west coast for various reasons that are unrelated to my career choices. I am have about a little over one year…
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Self training/learning sites
Hello everyone, I am an special electronics repairer by profession in the army. I have maybe a cumulative of 4 years on and off dealing with various network and desktop situations due to my position. I have always had a passion for Information technology and technology in general. We occasionally get the chance…
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Project Management
Hello all, I was in Facilities operations I went over to IT support. After being in IT I don't feel like pushing around tickets anymore and want more of a leadership role. So, I was just hired in as a Project Manager. I have done Project Management in the past. It was not in the structure of PMBOK. What can a new Project…
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Jr. Linux Administrator Interview
Not even sure how I called for this but I got an interview this Friday. My Linux knowledge is the use of Ubuntu and CentOS on and off since August, that is it. It is mentioned in my cover-letter that I am new to IT and have very little Linux background so they knew that before calling me (assuming they read my cover…
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Received offer...my gut feeling is that they lowballed. Need some advice
Hello dear friends! It has been a while and like the thread title says I need some advice! Lately, I have been interviewed with this company (2 rounds and interviewed with about 6 people total). Last night they made me an offer...and I can say initially I was not happy with the number BUT the HR employee did make the offer…
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Passed 98-364
Took today..passed. Now onto the database path..
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Server Question
A business has a computer that acts as a server. This desktop is running Windows 7 Professional. It does not run windows server 2012 or any version. Programs are configured through this server such a quick books and win 10. The past week their server has been freezing up and forced to do a hard reset. With that in mind…
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Has anyone gotten a position then recruiter wanted you to take less money?
I applied for a position as a contractor, the ad stated the specific pay rate amount was the max. No discussions were made about the pay rate before the interview. I aced the interview and an offer was made the next day but they wanted me to take a little cut from the hourly pay rate. I declined taking a cut then they…
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WGU BS:IT Networking
A warning to those currently enrolled in this programming looking to continue on to the MS. Per the Masters enrollment staff yesterday, The BS:IT Networking will no longer qualify you for their Masters program. The only degree path that will allow you into the Masters without the resume review or having one of the listed…
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Please critique my resume
Hi everyone, I'm a regular user here at TE, but I created a different username to avoid any conflicts at work since my old username is too similar to my real name. Please critique my resume. Summary A military veteran with professional experience in information technology, telecommunications, and customer service. I am in…
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Studying IT after social science - a good idea?
Hi everyone, I'm 30 years old and am just looking for some advice. I know this is kind of long, but I would really appreciate any advice that I can get. Long story short, I always loved IT ever since I was a kid. (I wrote a "hello world!" program in C when I was 10 years old) After high school, I took some community…
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Might take a part-time 1099 position
I was offered today to do part-time work for a company I previously worked for as a full-time employee. It is rather simple linux administration work for a set of Linux servers I built myself. Apparently the full-time person they hired after me didn't work out and the government entity wanted me back. I currently have a…
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WGU BS IT as a second bachelors
Hello TE, I am interested in pursuing a career in Information Security and had a few questions and wanted to see what TE's thoughts were regarding my options. I currently hold a BBA in MIS from 2013. I have since worked in Tech Support for a POS company and a software company and now currently work in Application Support…
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Is IBM AS/400 system a good choice for employment anymore?
Hello, I currently work an IT technician in a large company. The work is good but entry level. I'm 43 and have dabbled here and there with networking, as/400, SDS type systems. I'm looking to find a career in a certain system that will still be relevant and is in demand in the IT field. My dream job would entail not…
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Partial Certification on Resume
Hi all, A topic that has been discussed or at least mentioned here before that I am interested in getting other opinions on... Im currently unemployed and while I've been working on some personal and professional goals, I have only been passively seeking new employment. In the next week I'll be wrapping up the last of my…
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Moving on for more learning opportunities? Working for a SaaS?
To keep it short, my current position is a fairly limited System Administrator position. Most of what I get to work on is related to patching and/or creating system images. I know that this will be career suicide if I continue on because I'm not getting any opportunities to really build anything, or troubleshoot issues on…
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Rise of the Purple Team
Wanted to share this since I was at RSA last week. Interesting concept coming to some companies near you. http://www.rsaconference.com/writable/presentations/file_upload/air-w02-the-rise-of-the-purple-team.pdf
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Need some advice for listing contract employment on a resume!
I have accepted a job as a DOD contractor from an agency and since this is the first time doing this type of work, I am wondering how can I word this on my resume and or linkedin profile? Would I put the 3rd party agency first then the actual branch or client I am supporting? Or is this the proper format or is this even…
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Air Force Guard/Reserve in Texas or Surround areas
So I just took a job in North Texas doing NDI, but I'm still looking into getting into the Guard or Reserve as a 3D1X1. Does anyone have any contacts in Texas or Oklahoma City or know if your u it has any openings? I'm currently still in the MS Air Guard for another year as AVIONICS, but wanting to cross train. I guess I…
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Getting in contact with IT Professionals?
I title this IT professionals and not cyber security professionals because I suppose this practice could apply to any type of field. I am a college student looking to get into the cyber security field, while surely everyone would like the top paying jobs in the field (CSO/CISO/Director of Security/Security Manager etc) I…
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Information Security Titles
Hello, I have been a long time lurker her on TechExams. I used this site to complete my Net+, Sec+, and to help with my CISSP. Now I am looking for some advice and guidance on an issue that has come up. I am working with a company that has a need for a Director in Information Security, however they do not want to title it…
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Anyone in Chicago looking for an Infosec internship?
My team has an opening for a 2 month internship this summer. Looking for someone interested in incident response, risk assessment, forensics, threat intel, automation tasks, and other cool stuff. If anyone is interested PM for details.
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How do i break into the networking world?
Hello All, I'm sure this topic has come up a bunch of times, but I would still like to hear everyone's thoughts. So I passed my CCENT in November and currently working toward CCNA (hopefully take this by end of May). I am currently working on the PC helpdesk/desktop support role and have been for the past 2 or so years,…
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Hiring Entry-Level NOC Techs - Houston, Texas
I'm looking to fill a few positions in my downtown Houston NOC. Night and weekend shifts are available and maybe a day shift. Any experience with datacenters, Windows Server 2008/2012, virtualization, or remote desktop support is a huge plus. Please send me a PM if you are interested.
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Considering WGU - need some opinions
So I have done some research and have found that Masters programs are expensive! Usually the range of 25k+. Because of that point, I started looking at WGU. Seems to me that more and more people are accepting and sometimes embracing online schools. WGU offers the below Masters programs. 1. M.S. Cybersecurity and…
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Where to volunteer
I've seen a lot of posts lately that say folks are having a problem finding places to volunteer. I've had friends have good luck on volunteermatch.org. I just put in a search for Minneapolis, and there was over 100 places looking for volunteer help. From teaching seniors, to working in computer labs, etc. Yes, it may not…
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Accounting for Unemployment on Resume
Hi All, I've been unemployed since January and while it might not warrant any questions (after all its not the largest gap in employment) I suspect when I start my job search up next week Im going to get asked about the gap in employment. How do you usually account for it? For me, I've been and remained unemployed mostly…
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PartnersInIt Inc
Any one ever heard of this company? They sent me an email about a job to go remove an IP camera from a Sprint store. It's a quick check so I figured I'd do it. Just wondering if they're legit.
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Qatar system admin/ Network Admin jobs
I just got on with general Dynamic IT department working in Qatar, the schedule is 60hr weeks, Monday-Friday they are looking for system admin I-III and network admin I-III. if anyone wants to contract overseas i can refer you to the program manager. just trying to help out anyone thats interested. I leave on the 19th.
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"Beyond Help Desk: 10 Tips for Advancing into Systems Administration"
Saw this article posted on LinkedIn, thought some of you may find it helpful/interesting! https://www.teksystems.com/en/resources/teksavvy-blog/2015/advancing-from-help-desk-to-systems-administration
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What would you guys do? Labor Board
So according to our state labor board if you are a technical employee, you are supposed to get paid overtime and paid for being on call if you do not manage anybody. Our company has us as exempt so we do not get that and we do not manage anybody. We constantly work 60+ hours a week and is starting to get tiring. Other than…
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Five questions from a student seeking a career in cyber security
Honestly I do not know a whole lot about cyber security but I just know it is a quickly growing industry. I also know I want a job that I won't have to travel and just come into work in the same building each day. The college I am transferring to has two degrees I am first trying to decide on. ALSO, as far as cyber…
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Has your WGU degree helped you find a job? Is the degree respected
Hello I recently inquired to WGU about admissions. I was just wondering how people on these boards felt about getting jobs with their degree from WGU? Does the degree have any clout in the business world? Is WGU worth it? Would you say WGU was instrumental in finding a job? Thanks for responses
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How to get a contract extended
Hey everyone! I'm working at a amazing company and in a happy role. I am there on a 6 month contract and I was wondering how I could get this extneded to another 6 months. I been here 1 month and have performed well with good quality and my manager seems happy with the work. If there Is more work in play and I keep up good…
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Wgu m.s.?
Figured I would ask here before querying WGU ans start an onslaught of spam mail...lol. I received an A.A.S.-Computer Forensics & Security in 2009 from a local community college, as well as an A.A.S.-Network & PC Specialist in 2008 from the same school. I then received a B.S,-Information Technology from Franklin University…
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Service Desk Interview Prep Questions
I have a interview for a Service Desk Analyst I position at a state university on Wednesday afternoon and I have a few questions while I am getting ready for it. The position really seems like a straight up tier 1 help desk job where customer service skills are valued more over tech skills. At this point, I would say I am…
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resume question
I have 20yrs in various areas of IT, I started in high school building and configuring thousands of PC's and servers for an MSP back in the `90's. When I was 18 I got promoted to the service dept and worked in house and in the field doing everything from break fix, to running cabling, installing and configuring desktops,…
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Just landed an amazing new job...
Today I interviewed for a direct hire desktop support position with a commercial real estate business. Aaaaand...I was hired on the spot!! Awesome benefits, PTO, bonuses, potential for travel, and a ton of room to grow and learn. I AM SO EXCITED! Pretty good considering I went into IT last March....! :D
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Recruiter grief
Ugh, after this week I decided I gotta rant a little. I've been looking for the right opportunity for a few months now. I get a lot of attention from recruiters and its for the jobs I'm looking for, but so far nothing has stuck. The rant is that the recruiters around are doing a very poor job of staying in contact. Seems…
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Two job offers. Having a hard time choosing.
So I got two offers recently and I'm having a hard time deciding between the two. First job is for a federal contractor:* Fortune 100 company * Would get me security clearance * Service provider work * Multi-vendor * Scope of job is narrowly defined, but I may be able to join other teams to work on different technologies *…
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Starting my own IT Support company for small and medium size businesses?
I've had it with the frustration of keeping long term IT jobs around here. I get good jobs in good places, but they are always contract assignments. So in 3-6 months, no matter how good things are going, I'm then out looking for a new job again. In the past month I interviewed for 3 datacenter jobs, and didn't get any of…
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Which IT Workplace?
Hey! I'm from the San Antonio area and there are plenty of entry level IT Jobs being offered right now. I would like to know which workplace is the best to gain as much IT knowledge: School District, Hospital, Government Office, or Businesses(Insurance, Banks).
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Listing certifications on resume?
Hello, How do you list certs on your resume? Do you list the dates received or the date the cert expires, or both? Thanks
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IT staff needed or not
I have currently 75 desktop users and and 8 exch/dc/etc servers , 2 firewalls,2 routers , 14 printers, 50 smart phones, 100 normal phones, 30 ip cameras, 2 storage arrays. in addition I take care of mobile sims new/suspend/credit limit, backups, testing backups, vpn support to remote users, erp support, keep inventory,…
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Landed new job start date in March 28, having second thoughts
Hi all Currently work as a network engineer where its mostly sysadmin role than networking with the occasional firewall changes, I don't have vast majority of experience which is why I looked at other job alternatives to get this. Long story short, have been offered a new role which is paying ~3k more not a big jump but…
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New Job Hire time to move up??
Got an offer today to move to another large company for perm employment. I would jump from 122k w full benefits to 130K and a 10% bonus with full benefit at one of the nations largest telecommunications company. No travel of course and I get a position increase from Senior InfoSec to Senior InfoSec Manager L2 which is a…
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WGU MSITM EASY or Difficult?
HI, I have completed my BS in computer science 10 years back and currently working in software company. I am planning to do my MS from Western Governors in MSITM. I have couple of questions: 1. Are the assessments online or paper based? 2. Are the assessments theory or objective type? 4. What are the difficult levels, I…
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Last thread about quitting (I promise)
In late January, I posted this: http://www.techexams.net/forums/jobs-degrees/117017-want-quit-spot.html Yesterday, I posted this: http://www.techexams.net/forums/jobs-degrees/117944-so-i-had-argument-colleague-today.html FYI: It was the same lazy colleague in January that started acting like that yesterday. But I digress.…
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entry level CCNA jobs
Hello! I passed my CCNA back in December and have been on the hunt for entry level network jobs, however they don't seem to exist. Everything that comes up in my job search is way over my head. Do you guys have any tips on how to break into the networking field without any real world Cisco experience? Or what type of jobs…
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Infosec Groups and hands-on experience
Not sure if this belongs here or the infosec forum... So I had a meeting with my company's Infosec Director. I'm trying to find an "entry-level" (I use that term loosely) security job. He gave me a lot of good feedback. The SOC here is a bit more advanced than a typical SOC as far as duties (e.g. they aren't just looking…
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Two open admin positions in central CT
We're hiring two sysadmins in central CT. Desired skills include Linux, VMware, and Cisco. Asterisk a big plus. We're willing to train up good Windows admins if we find any :P It's a good working environment, decent coffee too. PM me a resume if you're interested.
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Business Development Certifications
Hey, I am a 3 years+ experienced Business Development Professional who has completed Engineering in Computers. Also, my current job role includes bringing up new IT projects, pitching IT products if any, etc. I am looking out for the following :- 1. Any certification and degrees which might help me enhance our career…
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Is this what help desk work is really like?
So, I landed my first IT job on a helpdesk dealing with a variety of issues customers have with their systems/programs. My company seem to not care about the customer they just want to obtain large quantities of calls to make them look good and pretty much whip employees to solve the issue within 5 minutes and move on. It…
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Difficulty of these highlighted areas
I was strongly considering applying for an open position at my company but I'm CCNP certified with just a few years experience. There are quite a few areas I am not strong in and wondered what the level of difficulty is so as to guage how fast I could get up to speed (if hired for it). For those of you already practicing…
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WGU BA IT Administrator Certs
Hello! I was wondering how/what Certs will you get when you graduate from WGU? If I understand correctly, you would get the following certs: A+ Network+ Security+ project+ Sever 2012 (411-413?) Windows 8 (687-688 ) The reason why I'm asking is because I believe I could get some of these done on my own and avoid some book…
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Resume Review - KOHR-AH Style
Evening all, Was wondering if you could read my resume and suggest improvements of descriptions for me. Bonuses were paid out today so my dedication to this company no longer exists as this was all that was tying me to here. As always I am greatful for this community and thank you. Attachment not found.
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CSX Practitioner Courses?
I have recently stumbled upon this https://cybersecurity.isaca.org/csx-learning it is a new cert series and was wondering if anyone else has taken or is looking at this?
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Got school IT service technician interview !!!
Hi Guys, I landed interview for IT technician role with one of the private school in melbourne. I was thinking what kind of questions they gonna ask me ? About role: It is internship role for 6 month. Position description: Diagnosing hardware/software faults laptops, desktops, tablets and peripherals General maintenance on…
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Resume Review Please?
guess not
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JOB interview - Technology Support Specialist for ResponsiveEd School District
I have a interview with a school district and stressing over what they could throw at me. Its over the phone any advise on what to study up on. I just got my A+ and trying to get my first IT job so not sure how these IT interviews go. Worked at Apple but that interview was easy as pie. Thanks
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First IT Job - Desktop support, Resume Critique
Hello folks! First poster here. So I've recently decided to change career options and head for something more interesting and lucrative. The end goal is a long term career in Systems administration or infrastructure operations, so of course I will have to start from the bottom and work through the trenches. Being a CIO…
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Possible to get a programming job without a CS degree?
I am currently in school majoring in IT. I started out wanting to do computer science but the calculus scared me off. Now that im a junior and have gotten my feet wet in the IT world, so to speak. I have found i really enjoy programming. And im pretty good at it too. I am in the second half of my first programming class,…
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SIEM toolsets, any way of getting experience with these?
Hi, I see this as being one of the main things to have experience in when looking at job specs. Any free software/simulators out there to get some hands on? Thanks
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HR Phone Interview Screening set for Tuesday
Tips and advice for getting through initial HR phone conversation. I have one coming up for another security position in another state for a multi billion dollar retail organization. Last interview was 2 years ago. Thanks --Jason
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F5 Networks is looking for an Enterprise Network Engineer
hi, my team is looking for an Enterprise Network Engineer. if you are from Seattle or the area, please contact me. being part of this forum and knowing the quality of the people here, I had no second thoughts posting this here first. we will be giving an advantage to people coming from TE applying for this position if you…
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Interviewing for a job you don't want?
Bottom line: Would you fly cross-country (all expenses paid) to an interview....purely for the experience? When it comes to job opportunities, I never turn down a conversation. It never hurts to talk things over and worst case you've made a few new connections during the process. The company in question here is one of the…
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Network Engineer Resume Question
Just a general question. So far I am very happy with my resume and used the fantastic resource post by srabiee and am following the Ptilsen resume model. I know to tailor my resume per job I am applying to but I want to talk about how to I list technologies for someone like a recruiter or a company to find me via Linked-In…
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WGU BA IT Administrator
Hello! I am thinking about attending WGU (In TN, don't know if that matters), but I have many questions. So, I'm just going to shoot some off, if you can answer them great, if you can give experience, great. Just anything to get a more generalized understanding to my questions. Btw, I did have a WGU speaker come talk to my…
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Software Tester - Worthwhile career?
As you all know, i'm working my butt off looking for a new career. I've found a total of 3 roles which i'm interested in: 2nd/3rd line support, a forensics role and a software tester role. I know what to expect from the first two, but not the software tester role. I have a friend who is a developer and he has recommended…
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Seeking Any Advice
Hello, I am writing to ask for advice to help me be a bit more decisive. From experience, which area in IT is most attractive and maybe even perhaps fun? How do I narrow down which areas in IT that I want to focus on? What certificates should I try to obtain next, can I go straight to Security+? Any and all advice are…
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Database Design Services 0.0
I am curious to hear about anyone's experiences with selling database designs services to small businesses. I am interested in selling relational databases using Access in my area to small businesses to improve their workflow and data management. Any pointers, tips, ideas, suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thank…
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Taking a Major Pay Cut to Get Foot into Security
Would you take a pay cut of $20k to get into security? This position will allow you to have hand on experience with some of the latest security tools and will upgrade your clearance to a Top Secret/SCI. The security position is a Security Analyst Tier1 so basically an entry level. I've been in desktop support and…
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Test taking anxiety
I know this is a weird place to ask this, but I figure the people reading would understand. I have to take two certifications for a job that I just got that they want me to pass, gsec sec401 and gmon sec511. The company will be providing the training. I am completely terrified about taking these tests because I don't want…
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Switching Universities
Hello all, I am currently enrolled at my local university in an on-campus BS in Information & Computer Technology program. I'm about 60% through the degree. But, I have to move soon because my fiance is taking a job out of the area. My university does not offer an online program for this degree so I am looking for a 100%…
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Need a pep talk and maybe some advice!
My contract at my previous job ended last week due to there not being enough work to go around. I wasn't too bummed, as I was looking for better opportunities with better pay. Three days later I landed another role supporting standardized testing software. Now, I did not particularly want to take this role- the commute is…
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I think it is finally time to start looking for another job
As the title says, I think it is finally time to start looking for another job. I have been working at my company for just over 5 years and have come to the conclusion; things are going to stagnate for me. I have had a pretty good run at this company and have made several internal transfers to go from working on the…
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Interview Process
Hi there im migrating to California this April. I'm not familiar on the interview process when applying for a networking job. What are stages before you get hired. Phone interview first or Skype video interview? One on one? HR ? Panel Interview? If ever you get the job do they give you a formal job offer that you can…
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Polite Answers To Eight Shockingly Rude Salary Questions Recruiters Ask
Leaving this here for those who do not want to disclose their compensation details yet have no idea how to properly (and politely) fight back. Excerpt: Full article here.
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How do you filter out good recruiters/headhunters?
I'm currently a contractor as a network engineer with a CCNA, one year experience at a NOC. It's okay, but they are not hiring anyone full time, so I'm trying to find some work. I've had a couple interviews that I thought went well, but they fell off the face of the earth. So I'm still looking. I never liked using Monster,…
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Goverment contractor position
So I feel I'm in a weird position, I interviewed for a contractor position for a US federal agency and signed a contingent offer back in Dec 2015. It's been 2 months going through the process and have meet all the contingencies on my end. Last week I found out I can't start until they have funding and I am on an indefinite…
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Job title suggestion for many roles
I'm looking for some input on a job title for my current position. Four years ago I worked doing IT consulting with a startup. We moved into more of a MSP model over time which I played an integral role in starting. I did all of the product research, demoing, testing and implementation. Eventually I left that position and…
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Got job as System Administrator
So I just signed the offer letter for the position of System administrator. Before this, the company has never had a formal IT person and previously contracted work out for anything that couldn't be resolved themself. The company has about 120 employees. I recently got my CCNA and am about to graduate WGU in the next month…
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Northeastern Undergrads?
Hi guys, Has anyone gotten their BS in Information Technology from Northeastern University online? I'm thinking about transferring there from my current university and doing their fast-track program so that I can take a 100% online curriculum. I'm just trying to get a feel as to what I am getting into. I am currently…