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Entry Level Resume Critique
Hey guys,I am a college senior and I have been trying to fine tune my resume in hopes of landing a job upon graduation. I took my resume to my Universities career services center and they helped me fine tune it in terms of formatting and appeal. I thought i'd ask you guys for help too. I know the content is not great but I…
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The hardest part of working in the help desk or desktop support?
For the IT pros out there what is generally the hardest part of working in a help desk or desktop support being on call? the customers? the lack of work life balance? keeping up with technology? lack of job security ( Due to outsourcing) your work environment or culture? please explain thanks
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How to start a pentester career?
Hello everyone of the TE forums! I’m a complete newbie (21) who recently found fascination in the field of offensive security and particularly pentesting. I’ve done several days of research on the career and I’m finding it more attractive each day. Unfortunately, my current university education isn’t centered on the IT…
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48 year old too old for school?
I am 48 and have been working in IT for about 29 years. I have several certs but nothing current. I have been working in management over the last decade, but have an itch to get back to hands-on. I realize IT is a young mans game, but I think I still have 'it'. Question is this: I have 2 AA degrees in CS and Electronics…
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Just applied to Capitol Technology University (Capitol College) for MSIA
Hey all, I've been reading around online, including on the forums here and I really liked what I heard about the MSIA program from Capitol College. I found out my new employer will pay for me to pursue a MS degree so I figured I would apply to begin in the fall after finishing my MBA in March. From what I have read the…
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Top Secret Clearance
Hey all, So I've been seeing more and more jobs around me that are gov't jobs and they all say you need TS clearance and I'm curious how do I go about getting it? - I presume there is a lengthy process and probably have to go thru HLS, but not sure....
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Linux / UNIX career path?
I went to college to see if I could get into IT and got an Associates in Cyber Security. I now feel like I made a mistake. Some people at my college where hyping security so much and I don't know what they were thinking. I haven't seen anything resembling entry level opportunities in security even if I had Security+ or…
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reference checks
Hey brothers, I have had some interviews with this company and they decided to go with me, they want to conduct a reference check, the manager wants to run a huge reference check, basically i am unemployed and in my last organization things didnt end well and i do not wanna talk about it, he asked me if he can phone the…
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Been away a long time...
You guys are giving me some encouragement! I used this forum extensively when I was just beginning my career. It was very helpful and I'm glad there are a few folks still lingering. My career in Desktop has moved along well enough for last several years, but now I've stalled. I've been perusing the WGU and other…
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Realistic Salary for Tier 1 Help Desk
Hey Guys, I was just wondering if $42k is a realistic salary to expect for a new college grad with a Network+ in Washington, DC. The average salary, according to salary.com, is $53k in DC for Help Desk Support. That seems pretty high based on what I've read about average salary for Help Desk but then again the cost of…
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UMUC: Cyber Security Technology vs Information Assurance
Which seems like the better fit for me? Basically I'm looking to move from IT Support into a techical security role dealing with HBSS and intrusion detection/monitoring within the DoD (contractor or civilian). Both programs are graduate certificates. I'm leaning towards Cyber Security, but I just want to make sure that's…
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Entry Level Information Security hope
Hello Tech Exams Forum and Happy New Year (2015). I was wondering if anyone had advice for someone like I who is trying to break into Information Security. I have been applying for Security positions for three months (October 2014 to now--January 2015), but no replies as of yet. I have learned that if a person does not…
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Cyber Security in Atl
I know this is a long shot but I'm looking for opportunities in network security in the atl. I would love to work for the govt but if any one has any info that could help. That would be awesome. My experience is 8+ years in networking and abt year or so in security. I am working on my masters in cyber security and I am sec…
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Getting a Entry Level Job in IT
Will a Network+ help get an entry level job in IT? I hear a lot of people say just go straight for Cisco but I decided to start with the Network+ because i have zero networking knowledge. I am already 3/4ths of the way for preparing for it so I'm just going to take it anyways. I am currently a Senior at a pretty…
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Yes or No: May we contact this employer?
I would like your views/opinion on replying to yes or no. I'm applying for another position within my current organization (large hospital). i don't want to be in an awkward position if i don't get the job.
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First job $37.5k?
Hi all. I just graduated from college with a B. B. A. in Info Sys. And Tech. I accepted an offer of $37.5 k / year at a private company as a Support Desk Analyst. It's about $18/hr broken down. I don't have any IT experience except a 3 month IT internship at a school District (mainly help desk stuff and occasional onsite…
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Entry Level Jobs??? Help!
Happy New Year everyone! I have a quick question for you all... I know a recent Wichita State University grad that has a non-IT degree but is looking into an IT career. I suggested obtaining an entry level certification (CompTIA A+) which she has done! Any suggestions on where to find an entry level remote or local job?…
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First Job...finally got a foot in the door at an MSP but I didn't work out...
Sorry for the long post but I'm not sure how to better explain my work experience scenerio. I've been applying to jobs for the past 6 months (since passing the CCNA exam) just trying to get my foot in the door, anywhere, to get some hands on experience in the IT industry doing anything. I finally got an opportunity at an…
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Certification Instructor
I've been toying with the idea of eventually becoming a certification instructor, to make some money on the side. Does anyone who is currently working or has worked as a cert instructor, have any advice for someone aspiring to do this type of work on the side? Is the extra pay worth it? Do you like or hate being an…
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Texas recruiters and IT gigs
A friend and I will be relocating to Texas (Austin, Dallas or Houston) mid next year and I'm wondering if anybody here could be kind enough to recommend an IT Recruiter or two and some good resources for job searching in this area. Maybe something other than LinkedIn, Dice, Indeed for this area? Or, if you relocated to…
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Austin, TX job market
Hey guys, I'm currently a pretty junior guy, though with decent experience, in Vancouver (Canada). I have an option to pursue Linux administration (80% what I'm doing right now), Cisco networking, or (slightly longer-term), infosec (which I find boring, but it pays really well and the market is going to be even better),…
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Masters in information security at Lewis University
Greetings all, I am interested in pursuing a Masters degree in Information Security, and so far i have searched for universities and i found this university :- Lewis University (MSIS Degree Program from Lewis University's Graduate School of Management). Do you think its a good university? I've searched the net for its…
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Job Opening: Security Consultant - Digital Forensics and Incident Response
Seeking Security Consultants with strong technical and consulting skills, project management capability, and sound written and verbal communication skills. Consultants will be responsible for working within the Incident Response and Forensics practice and serving clients in the US. The candidates must have the ability to…
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Another part-time job with rotational on-call for full time job
I have a full time and that will start rotational on-call this month. I had planned on applying for an adjunct position at a community college but I was told that I needed a masters degree to do that (which makes absolutely no sense to me). So now, I can't really hold down a night time/weekend job for more money because of…
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Going back into IT after several years?
Hello. I was wondering it makes sense to try and get back into the IT field. It has been a while for me, 6 years atleast. I used to do help desk analyst work and contracts, but after some time, my unemployment gap got bigger and bigger. I did have a lot of help desk and desktop support experience and even did all my…
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which roles, would you pick guys?
Role 1 you will be looking after the IT of SME clients - the title will be remote intermediate Engineer salary is 80k and you will be a google app specalist and do all of the firms office 365 specalised work and projects you will be a intermediate but u will be in a senior team looking after the firms critical clients,…
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How to convert from Desktop Support to System / Server Administration?
I have worked majority of my career as Desktop Support or what they call it now Desktop Administration. I feel like I'm maxed out my potential in that field and starting to get bored of it, even though my current position pays pretty well along with the benefits and great environment. I feel like I do a little system /…
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Public Sector IT vs Private sector IT?
What would be the difference? Anybody ever worked in both sectors in terms of IT? What would be pros and cons?
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Anyone worked for Data Doctors before?
I am currently studying for A+ exam and was going to try to land a job at Data Doctors afterwards to get my foot in the door. I was just curious if anyone has worked there before and had anything to share about the company?
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Career path advice
Hi all, I'm more or less just starting my career in IT after years of being a PC enthusiast (building custom PCs for friends and family, doing basic troubleshooting and things like virus removal, etc). I've been mostly self-taught, but after some recent life experiences I've decided to go back to school and get my career…
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Can't find any openings to apply to. Looking in the wrong place?
I've been having a very tough time with my job search. I am new to the IT field, with just an A+ and Net+ cert, but have lots of other semi-related job experience like customer service, electrician, and cable guy. I've had my resume critiqued and have been told its good based on what little experience I have. The problem I…
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Getting started in Pentesting.
I'm looking to make the switch to security. Specifically Pentesting. Anyone have any insights on what education / Certs I would need to get started in this endeavor. Ive re read that Python is a good scripturing language to learn.
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"Help Desk"
Greetings! It has been a while. I hope everyone has had a great Christmas/Holiday season. I beginning to prepare to venture out into hopefully greener pastures. I've hit the two year mark in my accounting job but I've done strictly computer work. I've helped set up computers, printers, remote login support, installs,…
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Capitol College
Hello everyone, I just submitted my application and requested a copy of my transcripts be sent to Capitol College, so I am glad I have finally made the first step. I have not been able to gather too much information on what I should expect from taking the MSIA online, and I must admit that I am a little nervous. What kind…
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No matter what job I take I always seem to get
The same tasks. I'm not complaining but I find it fascinating that employers lock onto your skills very quickly. I'm good at writing queries, but I am really good at building dashboards. It never fails I always get asked to build the reports and dashboards, even though the position never really asked or mentioned that…
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specialist vs generalist
Hello People, I want to know what yall think about this, generalist vs speclaist, obiviously generalising and speclizing both have its advantages and disadvantages, A personal background of me, i being working in IT close to 5 years, first 3 years i did a little bit of everything and did a bit of servers,desktop,network…
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Ever have someone list they are a higher position than they are?
Just wondering have any of you ever had someone list themselves on their resume or LinkedIn as a higher position than they are? I have a coworker that lists he is the Lead Network Engineer but he isn't. His title is Network Engineer and my boss doesn't see him as the lead either. It doesn't bother me as it is just a title…
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Free CyberSecurity Training!
Got this in my email today! Looks like I will be busy, starting on the 5th it looks like they will be ready. From TrainACE Cybrary - Free Online IT and Cyber Security Training
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Christmas present to myself: New job!
I'll be leaving my contractor/consultant JOAT/insta-SME spot for a role in a top Fortune company in a mixed infrastructure & security position. It's really exciting to have such a large effect on business and is in-line with my plans to dive further into security because as we IT professionals have known for some time, and…
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Job Market in Orlando, FL (and FL in general)
Good morning everyone! So my awesome wife has accepted an aerospace engineering job with Northrup Grumman. We plan on moving to the Viera/Suntree/Melbourne FL area in the next 5 months, which is about 50 min outside Orlando. With that being said that means that I will have to start looking for a job again. Does anyone know…
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Is it a good start for IT career?
Hi all, I've been here for a while, absorbed a lot of great information from you guys while getting certs and looking for my first IT job. A big thank you to all of you. Now I got an offer as support technician for a big computer component retailer. But I'm not sure it's a good start, because as what I understand level 1…
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5 years working in IT
Hey guys so I being working in IT close to 5 years now. im glad I made it this far and I can defenately see the next 5 years panned out and what I want to be doing. I started as a intern and moved my way up in different companies and unfortunately I became unemployed two months ago. In my last company I was a cloud…
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Do part-time jobs count toward your work experience?
Hi all. I ask this question because the last two of my employers decided to reorganize job titles, descriptions, etc where they would be adjusting pay grades and ranges. A specific job title has several tiers which correlate with experience, education, and skills/abilities. For an example, Fake Job III may require 10 years…
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Anyone work in a SOC?
I am trying to get a better idea of the functions of the different tier levels in a typical Security Operations Center from tier 1-3 or higher if there are any higher tiers. What would be a typical day of a tier 1? Much downtime or are you constantly starring at logs? Really trying to get a good picture and see if this is…
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Data related masters or master certificates?
I have a BS and MBA, however I was looking to really scope into data. I am currently and have been in a data role for ~3 years. I was wondering if anyone knew of any master graduate certificates or degrees that were reputable and had a good name. After 6 months on the job I am able to get a masters with 100% reimbursement…
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which qualification to become a computer programmer?
I have a bachelor's degree in Linguistics, and I am interested in becoming qualified as a computer programmer especially in areas related to language. One option that I have is to go back to school for an additional degree. Would it be necessary to get a bachelor's degree in computer science or are there other options…
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Update on DSU MSIA
I figured I would make a post around my journey through my DSU MSIA. So far I have taken: INFA 721 Computer Forensics I am taking (right now Fall 14) INFA 713 Managing Security Risks INFA 734 Web Software Security INFA 736 Offensive Network Security I have these courses coming up: INFA 701 Principles of Information…
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Certification and the web
Hello, I'm new here and looking for some advice. To make a long story short, I'm trying to get back into the tech field after a 6-year absence. I do not have a computer science degree. My first job was supporting custom applications in an enterprise UNIX environment, and I've just spent 6 months helping a small startup…
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MSP-IT - Job Update
Well friends, I couldn't have done it without you. As of last Thursday, I was able to accept what seems to be a dream position. While the going through the OSCP labs, and with much careful deliberation, I decided to move away from penetration testing and shift my attention (ruled my serious personal interest) toward the…
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US Government jobs? InfoSec
Hi. I'm currently in college at the moment, with my major being IT security. I have my sights set on a job at some government agency in information security, but I'm not entirely sure on how to go about it. I've been doing a lot of research on internship programs such as the one from DHS as well as DISA, and some others,…
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2 now 3 week notice
Originally, i wanted to do a 3 week notice because of the thanksgiving holiday, but the new employer asked for a me to start sooner, so I gave a 2 week notice. The morning of my last day, the new employer asked me to push it back a week since they were not ready for me to start yet. Since it would help them out and my…
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Resume Review
Hey guys I finished writing my CV, and looking for someone who can review it and just let me know if there are any sections that need to edited or updated with more information. I am still worried about the layout. So, what do you think ?Thank you so much Link for the CV: View
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Seeking Career guidance
Hello, I currently work as a Network Engineer at my current position, but I feel like I'm wasting my time here.I create VPN's and Firewall configs but nothing else major, and I do some F5 administration. My job offers no training, no lab for us to practice on, and when we make mistakes were thrown under the bus. I worked…
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CenturyLink Jobs Available (offering referrals)
Full Disclosure: Centurylink has a referral program going right now where I can get paid for referring employees BEFORE they put in their application, the employee gets hired, and completes a satisfactory 90 days of employment. If anyone is looking for a job, the following titles I can send in a referral for you after we…
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How to talk to C-level
Anyone know of a good book, program, etc on how to effiectively talk to C-level? I'm going through a transition at work and I know this is 1 skill I'm lacking.
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Starting WGU MS:ISA Jan 1st
Hi all, Just wanted to start this thread and see if anyone else was starting their WGU MS:ISA Jan 1st like I was. Didn't know if anyone was but thought maybe we could stay in touch and help motivate, study, etc. Always nice to have someone else to bounce ideas off of. The first class, DGC2 Crypto seems pretty straight…
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Confused between Microsoft and Cisco, and my Career path
hi guys, I need your advice guys. I'm CCNA and MCSE (server infrastructure 2012). And working with both technologies as a 2nd line support officer. But I'm very confused that in which technology I should do more focus, I should go more future. For better career opportunists and good salary packages. I really need you to…
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Relevant Experience
Help desk specialist transitioning to a desktop support. But I can only get 6 months of experience on desktop because I am planning to go to a different country second half next year. Question is, is it okay to have just 6 months of experience in a desktop support role or won't really be considered as experience? As they…
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Prometric exam history?
ignore this guys delete plz
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Future Prospects, career path
Hey. I've written this about 4 times in the last few weeks, thinking I have figured it out for myself and deleting it. I need to post this for my own sanity! I recently gained my first proper IT job 3 months ago (NOC Technician). I did 6 months unpaid Helpdesk work before so was very lucky to get this job, considering I…
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The weight of "Government Experience" with potential employers.
Merry Christmas Eve forum! I hope everyone is having a blessed Christmas Eve so far! I just wanted to ask a question I have been wondering about for a few months now: How much "weight/power" does government experience bring to a potential employer? : Indeed there are many factors that attribute to that question however if…
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Help me re-negotiate
Have a good holiday.
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senior role or this one
Hey everyone, I being offered a 80k package role but its mid level as their defeniation of a senior engineer is with someone with 10 plus progressive experience and they said they dont hire senior rather they make them. There is another role that I interviewed for and its a 70k package role but the title is senior and its…
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Question for IT Consultants
Think I may have posted this thread incorrectly.
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Reference checks
Hey everyone, So i being offered a role, its 80k and its a engineer role, the down side is they have to run a crazy reference check, they require 3 references of clients that i delivered projects to in my last organization, (which is cool) they require two references from my old old place whihc i left like 3 years ago,…
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Salary check for Cyber Intel job?
I am having a hard time finding the salary of a typical Cyber Intelligence Analyst in the Reston, VA area. I checked the usual sources but no luck. Here is the job desc: Description The Senior Cyber Intelligence Analyst will play a critical role in all aspects of research and analysis as well as in core organizational…
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Amazon Web Services and edX
Not sure who is interested in this but it sounds like a good deal even if it's just for personal enrichment. Get $1000 of Amazon Web Services free when you earn a verified certificate in Entrepreneurship 101 or Entrepreneurship 102 Starting a company? Looking to scale a business? Want access to a global network of support…
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Desktop support interview questions?
Wondering if anyone has gone through desktop support interview recently or send me some good links for some questions Here is the job description Experience • Experience setting up computer workstations with all applicable software drivers, applications, and network client modules as typically acquired in 3 to 5 years. •…
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Career Reality Check
So I started to check out job websites to see what interests me. I am interest in the security management side. I see a job description like Granted that job description is for some one experienced, but that is the path I like. Ok first I don't have a degree, I noticed alot of these jobs do ask for one and some even ask…
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Opinions: Is this a good intro on a cover letter?
I'm brainstorming ideas to spice up my cover letter and maybe add some personality and make it memorable. As the bland and professional approach isn't working too good so far. I sort of brainstormed this idea, of starting a cover letter sort of like this. "In the interest of best safety practices, before reading my resume,…
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WGU BS I.T. - Security Degree questions
I just applied for the WGU BS I.T. - Security Degree. Hopefully I get admitted. I have a few questions for people who are current or former students of WGU. 1) Do you have to attempt/pass the courses in a certain order? I want to knock out the A+ and CCENT right off the bat. 2) How easy are the G.E. required courses and…
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Poland - Salary Expectations
Hello, As the title indicates, could anyone tell me the salary expectation for a "IT Risk Professional", working in Poland. I was contacted by a potential employer there and I don't know anything about Poland yet. If anyone could summarize the working environment and the financials, that would be great. Regards
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For anyone working in GRC (Governance, Risk, Compliance) field?
How did you get started and what title do you now hold? Do you find it an interesting area and are there good career prospects? Where would be my starting point? I will be doing security+ soon anyway as i find the material interesting.
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Resume time
It has been about a year, and I'm updating my resume. I had N2IT give it a once-over before bringing it to the group. I'm pretty comfortable with it, but I'm open to suggestions all around. I do switch out accomplishments and descriptions a bit based on where I'm applying, but this is my default, and I'm not actively…
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WGU: Enrollment Counselor?
I just spoke to one of the enrollment counselors about going for the Master's in Info Sec, and they told me that: Is incorrect, and that it's supposed to say you HAVE to have Bachelor's in IT. The person I spoke to seemed to be reading off a script and didn't really know a whole lot about what they were talking about, and…
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Staying in the help desk for TOO LONG?
If you been in desktop support or help desk for 10 years how does this affect your career. You guys ever known someone whos make a career in help desk or desktop support?
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Any tips on 'creating' work in a desktop support role?
I'm currently working part time as the IT support guy at a small business supporting 25-30 local workstations and ~200 remote tablets. The more work I find the more hours I can get and the low hours is my only disappointment atm. I'm having trouble finding work and seeking some ideas for others that have been in the same…
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Thank You!
Some of you may remember me asking a lot questions in addition to being directionless a few years ago with the state of my career and life. Also as some of you may remember, I had graduated with a Masters in Library Science and searched for a librarian position for more than three years but ended up working in a dead end…
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Thinking about going back to school...but for what?
The summary of my back story is this: I went to college (major in History and Political Science) and I went straight to graduate school to be a librarian (yes, you do need a masters to be professional librarian). As you many, the economy crapped out on us. For almost a year and a half, I have been working as a AT&T end…
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Other jobs you wanted to do?
I have been debating something and wonder what your take on it is. I aspired to be an electrical engineer when I first started college, but never completed my studies and succumbed to the temptation to “just get a degree” philosophy. I have had many years experience in electronics, avionics, telecommunications etc…and they…
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What are my skills worth?
I have a feeling my current IT internship @ a CT MSP which ends this month is going to be converted to a contracted full time position. I say this assuming that I will be offered a job because I was recently bought buisness cards and a new work desktop with input from me being put into what they bought. ( mainly just said…
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Possible Sysadmin Interview, a few questions
I applied for a new job last week. Looking over the list of duties, I am only familiar with half of them. No worries, I have a bit of time to study up. The areas I am not familiar with are: Exchange 2010 VSphere 5.5 These systems are already in place, so I can only assume that interview questions are going to be related to…
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Non-Compete
I am in somewhat of a good yet bad situation. I have been offered a position (Sr Systems Administrator) however the position requires a non-compete to be signed. It basically says that I cannot perform the same duties for anybody else in a specific geographic area, for 1 year, regardless of whether I leave on my own free…
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Is something wrong with my resume?
Hello everyone, it would be a great help if you could read over my resume. I have applied to about 10 jobs over the past few weeks and have not received any feedback. Any suggestions would be great, thanks.
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Is it worth being a jack of all trades
Hey all, So as some as you may have seen I am currently seeking new employment. I work at a local computer repair shop, doing mainly virus removals, windows upgrades or downgrades, and hardware as well. Looking at job listings I get the idea that I would almost have to be superman and be a jack of all trades to even get an…
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Advice on career path
So, long story short, I need to develop a plan at work to see where I see myself at in the next 1,2 and 5 years. Now, that could be moving into something more than just what I do today and am curious from those out there in other fields do and love. I could look at vmware, IT security, sys admin, dba or pretty much…
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Salary Info for Linux Sys Admin?
I am trying to get a good range for an entry level Linux Admin position in the NOVA area. I compared 3 titles on Salary.com and got pretty high numbers. A Sys Admin I is 62k for 0-2 years exp, Unix Admin is 100k for 2-5 years exp, Linux Admin is 93k for 3-5 years. Could not find entry position categories for the Unix and…
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Taking the biggest step in IT
I was wondering has anyone here opened/started his/her own business or is thinking of opening a business that offers IT services? Do you guys ever think of using your skills and experience to invest in your future? Anyone here planning to invent/build/create something that you think is going to rock the Technology market…
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Having trouble finding a job. Resume(s) attached for critiquing.
So I've made a number of posts on here about my extreme trouble getting my foot in the door in the IT world. In brief though, All my recent experience is in construction, and I just recently got my A+ and Net+. I feel I have potential though, if I just get that foot in. Now I don't have a whole lot to work with, since I…
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From an IT Career to Teaching Career? ( Transition)
What would be the pros and cons of making such a move? And would it be hard to come back to IT? ( Being a High School Math Teacher)
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Would you take low pay for the right experience?
Quick details: I'm 23, have a couple degrees (one in Computer Systems Technology), have a year of experience, have the CCNA R&S, Net+, A+, and MTA Networking. Started a new job in a major east coast city for a small firm (65 users) in September but first 6 months in an internship (they told me this week they are offering…
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Top Bootcamp Vendors?
I have been looking into some bootcamps lately, specifically ones that offer a wide range of various security related training. Some ones I found that appeared to look good are: Art of Exploitation, TrainACE, InfosecInstitute, SecureNinja and TrainingCamp. I know there are others, what are your experiences with them. Do…
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Are Internships a good option for getting a foot in the door?
I'm A+, and Network+ certified, trying to break into the IT field with minimal IT expericne. (My recent work has all been commercial construction). I'm having a very hard time. I've always heard about "internships", and wondered if its something I should consider. In particular I'm wondering. 1) I've always been under the…
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Salary for systems admin in NYC?
Hey guys, what's the market rate for a systems admin in NYC? I think I might be getting low balled at 70k? 3 years exp. Certs on left.
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it's such a small world...
So I just spent the past 4 days running cat5e w/ fluke networks testers and deploying 6 Cisco 2960-S switches with basic configs and fiber runs at a building at West Point and lo' and behold' they are seeking a IT person in the same exact building.... Irony?…
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moving from programming to IT support
Hello I am a programmer of 5+ years working with C programming. Of late I am thinking of moving to IT support specifically microsoft technologies. I would like to hear from people who have travelled this path already. Even people who may have something important to share are welcome to put their opinion. Would be keenly…
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Are all these job titles similar or do they have different responsibilities.
I been looking at mostly Customer Service IT jobs all are these jobs similar or the same? there are a lot of titles and it causes a lot of confusion :: :: Computer Operator IT Help Desk Desktop Support IT Field Service Technician IT Support Engineer Desktop Engineer Computer Support Specialist IT Specialist Desktop Support…
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Is this a step back?
My ultimate goal is CISO or director equivalent of a fairly large organization. I am currently an Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM) for the Defense sector and deal with mostly policies and program management. I received a job offer from the NSA in a technical role and I am wondering if this will help or hinder my…
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Cloud Security Specialization? Does it exist?
Ok, well no matter how much I try and argue with myself and coworkers about why all of IT will not transition to the cloud...It is here. We have (My Organization) initiated discussions to migrate, or begin the process of migration to a cloud provider/solutions services for some of the IT sections in the org. These…
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How hard is it to move from technical InfoSec to Management/GRC?
An interesting opportunity was presented to me at the beginning of the month, and first I had declined the chance to be submitted for it, and then over the weekend I ended up letting the recruiter know I actually would consider it. Right now I'm working in an information security governance/risk/compliance role with one of…