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First IT interview
Hey guys haven't posted here in awhile, but I just landed my first interview for an part-time/internship as network technician. A little background on job. The position is a mobile network technician where I would be traveling to different industries repairing and setting up networks, servers, and workstations. The company…
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Building a local repo
Figure hey, I'll finally setup a local repo for my puppet and kickstart builds. Turns out I miscalculated how much hard drive space I'd need for just a CentOS 6.6 and 7 ("can't be more than 40GB ..."). I used rsync to pull from a mirror to one of my virtual machines. Watched Cap2: Winter Soldier, came back to a full hard…
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New Journey Part II - A story to keep inspiring
Hello Everyone, Happy 2015... it's been a little over a year since I've posted and I just want to give everyone an update. After negotiating, I received a promotion with an 18% increase in salary. Hard work, persistence and a vision in mind was all I had and needed. THE DREAM IS FREE, BUT THE HUSTLE IS SOLD SEPARATELY.
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First job in IT sector (computer security)
Hello everyone.Currently I am finishing my master degree in computer security. I am 25, and never had a job in IT sector, but I had few other jobs. I am looking for advice on what kind of job should I aim for. I am interested in security, but I am not good at anything particular. It seems that I know little bit of…
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Remote Networking Position / Cisco
Hey All, So I'm trying to kick start my Cisco skills and recertified my CCNA certification this past week. I have worked on Cisco gear in the past employment history and I'm ready to get back at it. I was wondering if anyone knew of a company that hires remote / work from home employees. My last job was work from home, and…
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Thinking of making the move from NYC to the Texas (Houston, Austin, Dallas) area
How is the IT job market down there for people at various stages of their career? I'm sick of NYC and I've been contemplating for a while now....
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VCEs, College - Opinion / Vent
I will provide my information for the purpose of this question/ vent (mostly vent) I have started a course at an IT career college that covers a number of certs. My instructor has given everyone in my class a VCE software program to run exams on. I have not used the program, and never will because its a cracked version,…
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Graduate degree decision time.
BLUF: If you're looking at a resume for an IT security management position which would look better under education? M.B.A. - Information Assurance concentration, UTSA; OR M.S. - Cybersecurity and M.B.A., UMUC; Does anyone pay attention to the school or just the degrees earned when recruiting for these positions? Also for a…
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Switching Career Paths: InfoSec to (Telecommute) Programming
**Decreased the wall of Text** Does anyone think it's possible to switch from InfoSec to Telecommuting a Programming job? Trying to find something that doesn't require relocating and i don't mind to learn programming languages as it's something I enjoy.
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Securities jobs!
hey guys, I'm just starting in the info security industry and am not sure which path to take. Can anyone give me some of the jobs, and descriptions. I've gone through the internet and theres way too much info and some conflicting information!
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Resume Critique - Need soon for an amazing opportunity - IT Compliance Position
Can someone please give this a good look over? Thanks!
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Resume review request - Vet trying to get a new start in IT
Greetings all, First, I want to thank everyone person who posts here. I've been lurking on the forums for a while, but just signed up for an account this month. Thanks to all of you, I have began my studies at WGU (Security path) in January and have finally taken my first steps in pursuing employment in the IT sector. I…
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Working in the IT Industry with an Impairment.
Hello all. I would like to ask, have you ever had a co-worker or colleague who works in IT who has a hearing impairment and or ADHD? Being 22, this is something I've had my whole life. To be honest, people get a bit impatient if they have to repeat themselves a few times. Also, I tend to be jumpy sometimes, when say I'm…
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Networking VS Security
Just starting out, regardless of pay scale and other factors, what are the job descriptions of Security vs Networking? I thought they both went hand in hand, you need networking to do security and vice versa. I've also heard that deep security involves a lot of computer science/programming, which i despise. Any help?…
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New Guy - Security Operations Analyst Opportunities - Certifications ? Job Change
Hello Everyone, Sorry if this is posted in the incorrect place. I graduated a year ago in Computer Science and landed an opportunity within a server team to look after and maintain / patch our production & dev servers. i have had a interest in IT Security for a long time now and wish to know the best route i can take to…
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Cv Template and Cover Letter for a first line support
Hello gents, I paid a HR company to receive some support. They gave me a tutor for asking information regarding certifications and IT profiles. My dream is to land any IT job to start with and keep going with my studies. Under my belt just a CCNA so far. I got a bit disappointed since the HR seems not to know anything…
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Looking at moving into Security
I have just over a years experience as a Network Support Engineer for a well known vendor. Without going into details, there aren't many opportunities to progress within the company, and I'm not overly interested in taking a managerial position at this stage in my career. Great working environment, pay and benefits; but…
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Cerification for life!
Does anyone know from experience or have a website that lists IT certifications in terms of life expectancy? Most certificates now you have to renew them every 3-4 years by doing CPE's. Are there any that once you get certified, then it will be for life? It can be at any level of IT, from management perspective to…
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Desktop Support vs Datacenter Technician
Hi all, I'm currently in a huge dilemma, I have been working for 4 months as a desktop support technician for a company. I work with AD, Exchange, Image laptops etc. I love this job and have no issues working for Help Desk. I recently received a job offer for one of the largest cloud computing companies to work for one of…
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Resume critique
I'm just trying to get a general opinion on my resume, if there is anything that can be done to make it stand out, maybe my wording should be better. Thanks everyone for all your help.
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Online education: Higher ed faculty won't buy in
Interesting article. Full article: Online education: Higher ed faculty won't buy in | ZDNet
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Production Support
I was just planning on doing an IT internship for a pretty large company that has positions open for a Software Developer, Project Manager and Production Support. My end goal is to be a Network Engineer so I kind of ruled out the first two. I am considering joining the Production Support team. I was reading online and it…
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Overseas Network/IT jobs (Iraq,Afghan)
I'll be graduating in Dec with a B.S. in MIS and wanted to do something different. I'm looking for overseas IT work preferably in networking. Does anyone know of good sites to apply for these positions? I already applied to KBR's open positions for Middle Eastern network techs. I know some of you guys on here are working…
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Once a consultant always a consultant?
It's been really tough integrating into a corporate FTE position the last 2 years. I've worked for two different companies and the concept / culture is so strange to me. I'm into banging out deliverables and moving on to the next one. Of course with quality and rigor, but nevertheless banging them out. Now it seems like…
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How accurate is salary.com?
So I was looking up the salaries for a Network Engineer in Washington, DC and it was around $67k. The salary in the same area for a Network Admin is $62k. That seems a bit low for a Network Engineer. I have heard some Network Engineers making upwards of six figures. Is salary.com not accurate on certain jobs? It seems like…
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Posting articles on Linkedin
Anyone on here do this? I have had a few observations & ideas that I have shared with coworkers and customers that are well received, i thought I would try my hand at posting them on Linkedin.
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Getting a job as a Network Admin
Hey guys, So I just recently got my Network+. I will also have a B.S in Information Systems from a pretty well known state college in December. I am currently working an internship and a job as IT Support for my college. I haven't started at the job on campus but it seems like it's the typical help desk stuff but for only…
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Network Engineer
Hi everyone, I was just wondering if you could help me out. I really would like to be come a network engineer and I guess the first place to start would be qualifications / certs. I am studying towards my CCNA which I hope to progress to Voice, Security and eventually a CCNP. Is there any needed certs or qualifications to…
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HT get into the technical writing field?
I've been in networking for the last seven years, and the computer field for the last nine. However, I'm wanting to move into the technical writing field. I've done writing on my own; I have numerous articles published in a national magazine, and I have a bachelors in liberal arts (languages), although I haven't done any…
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Any thoughts on Nashville?
Any thoughts on IT opportunities in Nashville or Atlanta?
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Awsome new job with more money but crap title
So, I worked as a infrastructure consultant in my last role and being offered a role, i being unemployed for 4 months but i have alot of money saved up and money is not a issue. I recieved a job offer and its 80k a year and is 18k more than what i was making in my old place. the thing is it is a real engineers role but the…
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Lapse in insurance between jobs
I've been offered a pretty hard to pass up opportunity - moving into the true technical side of IT security with a nice title, 20% bump in pay, interesting industry, paid conferences/training (SANS)/certs, etc..but the other benefits aren't quite as good as what I have now. My biggest concern is - if I was to leave my…
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Adding Lab knowledge to resume?
Anyone ever add lab knowledge or courses taken to their resume? Example Courses taken Desktop Client Support Help Desk Principles Hardware and Software support Cisco networking academy Networking Basics Fundamentals of Security CBT Nuggets Cisco CCENT video series CBT Nuggets Cisco CCNA video series Books read or maybe add…
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Anyone on here interview for co-op/internship positions?
Care to share your experiences? Do you tend to ask more technical questions or more interpersonal questions? How many rounds of interviews? What advice do you have for students looking for co-op/internship positions?
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Resume Help plz
Looking for some thoughts on my resume. Any and all comments are appreciated. Attachment not found.
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WGU Network administration Degree Certs
How many Certifications do I get with this degree? the website says 6 A+,N+,S+ P+, and 2 MCSA'S n server 12 and win8.
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Interviewing for a Hospital Information Security Administrator - Tips?
Hey all. Today, I'm interviewing for a position with a pretty prestigious hospital for a position as a Security Administrator in the audit / compliance department. I'll be speaking with a HR person, then a hiring manager for the specific department. Any specific guidance on what to expect from the interview? I'm hoping to…
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Network Admins/ Network Engineers, What is your salary?
Hello All, I am a college student with hopes of a career in Networking. My ultimate goal is to become a Network Engineer. I was just wondering what the average salary was out there for Network Admins and Network Engineers. If you could also include the certs that you have and how many years of experience in IT you have.
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AT&T customer engineer position test
Wow. I applied last night to AT&T and just got a call to take a test at Pearson vue. Has anyone taken a test for AT&T ?
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Hadoop Online Training
FOCUS TRAININGS offers HADOOP Online Training. We have highly experienced faculty for HADOOP they are covered each and every topic related to HADOOP. Our trainers will teach from basic level to advanced level with real time projects. Our HADOOP trainer’s explanation will make the subject easy with their real time…
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The whole "head count" thing.....
Hi forum, I am here to discuss a situation, more typical with IT people who works as contractors, or college students who majors in IT and has been interning for a big/reputable company for a while. This is happening to both me and a classmate of mine in school. We both started our IT internships early, he started in his…
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Do "Hidden jobs" exist? Where do you look?
I'm trying to get my foot in the door with my A+, Net+, 1 year experience as a cable/internet/voip technician, and 5 years customer service. I've been seeking Helpdesk, desktop support, pc support technician, and noc. I've put in 8 hours a day of searching and sending resumes for months however it has been months of utter…
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Several new jobs available in Melbourne
One of my previous employers, Kinetic IT, having won a very large contract in Melbourne, is on the hunt for motivated people at all levels of the ladder - L1-L3 support, Project Services engineers etc. If anyone's interested, pm me, and if I find your background/experience interesting, I'll refer you on to the right…
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Resume Critique
I just wanted to get the forum's take on my resume format. I tried to put everything in there, but wanted to make sure it makes sense to those who read it. From reading this forum there are a lot of people who have a broad experience and would love to hear if my resume makes sense to them. Building Automation Monthly:…
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Need resume pointers with regard to objectives and non-professional experience.
Hey. (If too long, there's a TL;DR at the bottom in bold) So if anyone takes a gander at my previous threads, Im a late 20s guy in the midst of a career change. I graduated from a business school a few years back with my BS, have had hard time finding decent work, and the jobs Ive had have really not worked for me. This…
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Canadian Enrollment to WGU
Hello, Just wondering if anyone has had an experience attending WGU as a Canadian Citizen. I have looked through their transfers and I didnt see anything particularly enlightening. I recently finished a 3-Year CAAT Diploma, I am unsure what this would translate to in the States and how much credit I might get transferred…
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Getting a job in the I.T. field
Well I have a little personal experience as a programmer. I am by no means an expert, I just like to dabble on my own. I also have some networking and troubleshooting experience at my current job (which I have been doing for five years), but that is no my main focus there (I work at a pharmacy as a pharmacy tech). My…
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Career change (help)
I've been thinking about doing a career change (from banking to IT/security) going to pull the trigger here soon I have a BS in Finance and looking to get my masters in cybersecurity. I've been searching a found a master program at UMUC (online). I understand I need to get my cert along with my degree but kinda lost at…
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Trying to job hunt
So frustrated that I made an account just for some advice. I'm currently trying to get an AA in Computer Information Systems but I'm not making enough at my current job to go at a regular pace. Therefore I'm trying to obtain a beginner IT job to get some experience. I don't have any prior job experience besides National…
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Skills need for a Principal Consultant?
Just curious if anyone could provide some insight into the world of consulting and a principal level? I've tried to build my career to eventually head into this direction and I am moving this way. It seems BA is the best way to align yourself with this role. I went out received some service and project certifications and…
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Another resume critique
So I've brought books, performed numerous google searches online, gone to various sites. Over the course of the past few years with still the same little results....little to no calls. Many of the forum members are above this type of thing. However could some of you give me please some pointers. Also if some of the text…
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Security Analyst (Checkpoint) Interview help
So I think I posted this in another thread, but I had a few bad weeks at my current job lately, and decided to apply for few jobs. It's very slow during Christmas but to my luck a recruiter gave me a call! My expertise is with Unix and Linux, yet I thought I'd try and apply for a security position, and I got a phone…
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Possible Opportunity to be an IT consultant?
I have been looking at different opportunities around my area to find professional and financial growth. I am currently at a large enterprise as Desktop Support II. It is a good job, but I want to expand my knowledge and move on. There is nothing within reach internally right now. I have an interview for a position as an…
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Two questions one around translating job roles the other about recruiting firms
Ok, So two questions: I had a recruiter reach out to me from TekSystems I told the first lady I wasn't actively looking but after talking a bit longer I told them my minimum salary range and they said very few of their clients are paying that. My experience with sourcing firms is they offer the candidate a lower number,…
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Gonna start looking..Resume critique please (Security)
Well it’s about time I start looking for another job in the security field. Had a pretty big blowout with some leaders so I need to get out ASAP!I have not done much to the old resume so please tell me what you think. I will be applying for some various IA/cyber security jobs in the local area.BE HONEST! If it sucks, tell…
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Need your opinion on my next steps
So I've taken steps to enroll in WGU BS:IT Security (Apply, FAFSA, Interview w/ enrollment counselor) I plan to start WGU in July During our talk I tell him I am in the middle of studying for the A+ exam and plan to take the 801 portion in Feb. He reccommends that I take the MTA exam to fufill my prereq in joining the BSIT…
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Finding Volunteer Opportunities
I would like to find some way to volunteer my time that is directly related to IT or info sec, but I am not sure where to start. Does anyone here have experience with putting their IT skills to use in a volunteer capacity? If so, how did you find the opportunities? I would welcome any suggestions or if anyone can point me…
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Routes to IT career
What are some good routes to get into the IT field if I attend a community college? Which programs/certs are in demand? I read a bunch of websites that say so and so gets paid 80k, but I am not sure how realistic this is. I have a BA in a non IT field and currently attend a Masters program (part time-health care oriented)…
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Tech Ops position hiring in Atlanta, GA
Hey All, I used to frequent this forum a lot when I was attending WGU, and I got to read a lot of useful information from a lot of smart people. I say this all because my current company is hiring a couple of people for our Tech Ops team. So if any of you live in Atlanta and are looking for a job and feel as if you would…
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Career re-entry advice - networking
Hi, I’m hoping for some advice on a workable route to re-entering the IT field after a long period (an epoch in IT-time) elsewhere. Until late 2004 I worked as a systems admin for a leading UK import firm. The server estate was predominantly NT4.0, with the main production app on a NetWare 4.12 server. Back then I held…
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WGU recognition and if its worth it? Masters in information security assurance
Hey guys, I'm a Canadian, and was interested in the Masters of information security assurance program. I was wondering if anyone knew if its worth it to go through this program or should i look for reputable programs? I was unable to find any info about how reputable this program is and if its looked as a highly recognized…
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Junior/Associate Systems administrator salary
Hey guys, this is my first post here. I've been doing a lot of reading online to find a solid answer as to what a fair salary is for my current position. The problem is, i find such a wide variety of answers, so i would love to hear from personal experience from fellow IT guys. Without going into too much detail, here is a…
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IT Security hiring surges
Not a surprise. I just extended three offers in under 4 weeks to new candidates. IT Security Hiring Surge Continues - InfoRiskToday
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Entry Level Work At Home Lead
If anyone in Texas, Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Kansas, Utah, South Carolina or North Carolina is looking for an entry level job, let me know. Its work from home and theyre looking for applicants now.
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First IT Mobile Interview on Friday
Greetings all, I was contacted today by an employer who wants to interview me on Friday morning for a Computer Technician role for a wireless mobile phone company. The pay is $20/hour and will be an hour drive 6 days a week from my location. My responsibilities would be to: -create business quotes for clients/businesses…
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Another Mil to Civ resume critique
Hello to my fellow TE users, I am currently in the transition of getting out of the service in the middle of the summer and I have finally revised my resume to reflect my experiences in the military. To anyone that has time to spare, if you could kindly review my resume and give me a few pointers if improvements are needed…
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Master's in Comp Sci without Comp Sci undergrad?
Hey guys, I recently was accepted into the OMSCS Master's Degree program at Ga Tech, which is great, because it is a very sought after program right now. However, my undergrad was MIS and I've spent the majority of my professional career (~8 years) in a sys admin / engineer type role. That being the case, I have a very…
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They did not ask about my salary requirement
Hello, I have applied a job through a company website, so far I did three tests (1 practical and 2 written) and one Skype interview. I will have another interview with C-Level Manger next week. During the job application they asked me my salary expectations, which I said 75k . So far they did not ask me anything about my…
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Working in IT
I have been employed as an I.T. Support Specialist for 6 months now after 2 years of searching for a job. I love my job! I couldn't ask for a better entry level position as I am learning so much! I am beginning to feel as if I.T. is almost like working in the medical field. I say this because my company really depends on…
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Resume Crit and Info Sec Career Advice please :)
I'm looking for some career advice from people working in the Info Sec field. I like my current job, but I've decided my future is in security and so I'm looking for ways to strengthen my resume to get my foot in the door. Based on my resume, what kind of certifications, courses, etc, would you recommended that could help…
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Being a good IT Field Tech? Just need google?
Aside from having good customer service skills Do you really just need google to solve most desktop support or Field Tech questions? Im assuming this is like it should be User has XYZ problem and you just google it thats it no?
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Looking for an Online Bachelor University in Information Technology in Europe
Hello to all of you, I'm an European Citizen and I'm looking to take a Bachelor degree in Information Technology . As I see the WGU is only for US people so do you know a similar university in europe ? Thank you Carlo
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Do I qualify for IT Manager job/Salary
Hello, I have been in the Army for the past 10 years. Experience is IT networking with progressive degrees of responsibility wit each position I am tasked to. Currently I am stationed in the DC area and work for the Executive Branch of govt (High level members of our government). I am planning on getting out next year.…
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Ever Been Asked to Tell a Joke in an Interview Before?
So I am doing a third round over the phone interview today and the interviewer told me "At some point during this interview, I want you to interrupt me and tell me a joke" he said "I don't care what kind of joke, dirty, clean, just any joke". Of course at the moment ALL I could think about were inappropriate jokes,…
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Dice: The Highest-Paying States for Tech Pros
This might be interesting for some folks: http://news.dice.com/2015/01/23/the-highest-paying-states-for-tech-pros/?CMPID=AF_SD_UP_JS_AV_OG_DNA_ I don't see a breakdown by job types, role descriptions, or other personal qualifications though, so it's just a big-picture overview. It's supposedly for "tech" jobs, whatever…
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After I complete my MS, should I go for an MBA (WGU) or just focus on certifications?
Well guys, this post is probably a bit too early, but I should expect to complete the MS:ISA program at WGU by September of 2016. I like to have a 5 year game plan...and I'm struggling to make a decision on if I should go back to school for an MBA, or if I should just focus on certifications. Where I am now: Technology…
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New person getting into IT need some help in how to switch careers
Hello, A friend of mine suggested that I post my resume on here in hopes of how to improve it and get my foot in the door to an IT career. I thought I'd start off with a bit of background first before posting. My background is a BS in Accounting with emphasis in accounts payable for over 10 years. I have also lived in…
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How you guys study to master the study materials, as if you know it from heart now.
Like you guys read the same chapter for a few days, flashcards, etc. Cause I sometime feel there is a lot of information to take it to your heart, so that in job situation you will know automatically. Thanks.
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Comp Sci Graduate, Unsure where to go with IT
Hi there,I'm graduating with a bachelor's in Comp Sci. from a reputable university.I've realized that being a software developer is not something i want to pursue and I've been interested in IT all my life.I'm not sure exactly what it is that I want to do in IT, I've always been interested in networks (also have taken many…
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First post: career path quandary
Hey guys, New member here, and I'm hoping for some help with making a decision for my career path from this collection of experienced professionals. I have been doing PBX/VoIP work for the past 7 years or so, with a pretty decent emphasis in networking. I'm currently a SIP installs specialist for my company, and I make a…
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Advancing Career
Hey all, I worked so far in desktop support for a little over 6 months after I graduated college with a Bachelor's in Computer Science. I was wondering what are some good IT exams to take to further my career to maybe networking and system administration. Thanks.
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Help on my career path i am trying to do.
Hello, i am trying to enter into the help desk tier 1 jobs later this year. I have been reading a lot about how to enter that job. Many jobs i have been reading require you to have the A+ and Network + cert with experiences about 1-2 years. Now this is my problem, i know by around July and August I will have both cert…
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IT careers for a person with a physical motor disability
Hello everyone, I have spent the last 10 years working at a major insurance company in their IT support department. First as a first level analyst for the first year and the last eight as a tier 2 support specialist, most recently I am in a Business Process Consultant role. The company has been very generous in funding…
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Need help with interview qustions
Hi Guys, I am having difficulties in answering the following job related question. It is for IT Support position, I would really appreciate if someone could advise me on how to respond to such criteria *Ability to understand application system requirements, considerations and limitations in a critical environment. thanks
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In the tech field, no one cares about education. Just experience now WOW eye opener!
So every time I get a new job I am finding out more and more that going beyond an AA is a waste of time. I love my new job and don't really plan on having a family, house, or an expensive car. I already make enough money right now and I am finding that whenever I get hired they always just care about my experience. No one…
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Salary Negotiation with New Job
Hey Guys, So I have a bit of a dilemma, albeit a good one: So I got the call from a HR person for the job I interviewed with last Friday (the 16th). I thought I heard her say the salary I wanted which was 1k more than I asked for, lol. But the job letter (email) is 10k less than what I thought she stated. So I am trying…
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How to follow your passion? ( To much to learn? not enough time! )
Howdy folks how are you all doing, I am writing this as I need some career advice / kick up the backside. See I have this desire to oneday become a Linux administrator or to work in he IT industry doing something Linux orientated. Let me give you a bit of background about myself I have over 8 years experience working in IT…
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Resume Review Guys :)
Let me know this is a work in progress :)
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Since we're doing resume critique?
Anyone mind doing mine? Currently looking for networking or junior systems/network admin jobs. Attachment not found. Attachment not found.
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How to demonstrate self taught/lab experience on CV?
While I do not expect to get a job from my home experiments in linux admin, surely these is a way I can demostrate it on a CV to interest recruiters? For example I've been playing around with centos 7, installing, configuring apache/mariadb/kvm, basic sys admin tasks as well as basic bash and python. Is there anyway to…
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Job Hopping VS Directly Relevant Experience?
I wrote out a nice long post with examples from my life, what my future goals are, and a bunch of other nonsense, but I decided I'm just going to keep it short and sweet . What do you think an employer values more when hiring for an IT security position?: Someone with relevant education, certs, and experience but a slight…
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Can't find IT work due to labor laws, thinking about working for myself? Options?
So, in the past year or so I've gotten five certifications plus one (entry-level; so I'm not stellar) that I got a few years back. It takes me about 3 months to finish studying for exams and pass. Every employer I've seen seems to be impressed with me, but I either can't get the job because of the (ridiculous) child-labor…
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How would you define an 'ideal' career path for a Network Engineer or Admin ?
Hey folks, I am browsing the job market and I can only speculate so much about the nature of the jobs offered on jobsites. I have come across different stories of career paths taken by people although my goal is to be a Network Engineer. I'd even settle for a Network Admin position at big enterprise level. Some people…
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What to do if you are grossly underpaid
I recently started my first networking job. The job will have me in charge of roughly 20 remote locations using BGP and Frame Relay on our end and MPLS on the ISP's end. Some sites are pretty small while others are bigger but nothing huge. Lots of wireless APs. Installs around the CAN and travel, although not a lot, are…
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Offered Tier 1 NOC
Might finally be catching a break in the hunt for a good entry level job. This job sounds like it should be basic Network trouble shooting doing things as simple as using PING or rebooting routers to start with. I just wondered if other more experienced people here have done this and know what I can expect to have to…
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Not sure what to do
I just started a new gig at a MSP about 2 weeks ago. At the moment, I'm doing basic troubleshooting and help desk level tasks. I'm assuming my manager is trying to see if I can handle these tasks. I don't mind the job, but I don't like the long distances of driving with my personal vehicle and like .45 cents per mile rate.…
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Need Help to prepare my CV - URGENT :(
Hii ,, I need yours help for preparing my cv .. I am basically a fresher .. with out any experince from companies. But i do web design , repair computers etc .. Got some certs also .. What all things should i include in my CV ? Any sample CV's would be really helpful Thank You .. :) [Updated] 24 -1 - 2015 PDF >>…
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Would you take a dead-end job if they offered you a significant raise?
Hello everybody, I will try to make it as short as possible:) I currently work as IT Support Analyst where my duties revolve around providing desktop support to end users. However, I do have several projects that I am working on mostly in my spare time or after work. I am in the process of configuring/testing SCCM in pilot…
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Online IT MS Degree
So I am within 6 months of graduation of WGU's BS IT Security degree. I'm probably going to take 3-6 months off (to grab my MSCE) then finish up my graduate degree. I looked at WGU and Capitol College, but not sure either degree is right for me. I think I want something that is geared towards Sys Admin. Both of the above…
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How to negotiate the best salary
I think salary negotiation is a very important part of any interview,however a lot of us are scared to really aggressively negotiate the best offer on our own behalf. I would like to hear from you negotiating pros. What are some good techniques, ways to tell if they are able to pay more etc?