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SpaceX is hiring an Information Security Engineer
I ran across this position in my search. It's totally something I'd love to do, but I don't have the experience. Check it out here: Information Security Engineer | SpaceX
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Share your experiences? please
Hi All, My post is for the following people: Self Studied CCNA -> APPLIED FOR NEW JOB -> APPLIED THEIR SKILLS AND GAINED FURTHER SKILLS WITH THE COMPANY LIKE CCNP etc! How did you find the experience of self studying CCNA and then moving into a related job? Were you nervous when you first got the job with the thought you…
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what to do to get into disaster recovery/backup administrator roles?
Are certifications important in this field, and if so which ones? What is the typical path that is taken to get into the disaster recovery/backup field? Any info regarding this would be greatly appreciated!
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Military reserves/resume question
Just wanted to get some opinions on how to annotate my Navy reserve status on my resume. I did 5 years active duty and I have all of that experience listed but about 7 months ago I decided to continue my service in the reserves. Maybe my situation is unique (I feel like its probably not) as far as reserves go but my drill…
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best/favorite/current industry to work in IT
What has been your favorite industry to work in IT and why? worst? Dream industry?
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Hiring for Network Administrator.
Hey everyone my company is hiring a Network Administrator with strong Cisco experience if anyone is interested. It is at a hospital and is located in the Central Valley in Central Cali. PM for more info.
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UMUC, it's programs and which one to take & certs?
I'm currently in the military (as an IT doing SysAdmin and Help desk stuff) I have A+ and Sec+ working on my CCNA. So I'm looking at enrolling at UMUC and taking their BS in Cyber Security or Computer Networking and Security program. And what i was wondering if anyones knows if this college and these programs are worth my…
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IT operations engineer job description
Hey Forum I just recently got a job offer for an IT operations engineer and I am not quite sure what this job position involves? Can anyone who has this job title explain a bit more about this type of job? Thanks.
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Getting promotion but need ideas for new title.
So long story short I asked for a promotion in March and we just had our new fiscal year in July. So now I can get my promotion. The only hard part for me is picking the title. I want something that matches what I do and also what I want to see on a resume. I thought maybe some of you would have ideas. I am a network admin…
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Question and Thoughts on current Job situation (Your opinion and experience needed)
Good day/evening everyone! Before I proceed I just wanted to thank anyone in advance for reading my post. Secondly, since I work for the State Govt I will try not to give too much info on the department I work for and say any names etc out of the sake of my job security and reputation. Let this be known, I am grateful to…
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Thoughts on this employment strategy
In the next week or two I will be sitting down with my boss to talk about a career progression plan. A couple of items to note. I am relatively new to this industry however the role I am experienced in I have done a pretty bang up job. My boss wants to hear my plan moving forward. My strategy is this and I wanted to see…
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WGU admission ; what is CU and how many can you finish in a year ?
I am planning to start WGU for BSIT Software Development from December 1 although I have been waiting for decision. About myself : I am working full time (40 hours) at an internet company for 3 years. WGU evaluated my transcript and basically waived all general classes (from my previous Mech. Engineering degrees). I am…
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Jacked up recruiters
So I interviewed for a team within Cisco for Blue Badge, I didn't think the interview went to well since my networking skills are rusty working as a systems administrator. So the recruiter texts me and says "You did well, you should hear from HR soon", so I was alittle shocked that I was considered, but I don't believe…
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Confidence in Your Skill Set?
I've been working I.T. for about 5 years now, have a few certs and working on others. Out of the blue I've received two job offers within a few weeks of each other- wasn't even searching, they approached me. They're offering (much) better pay, better potential etc. Problem is I don't feel confident that I know enough to…
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Anyone have experience or know of anyone that has worked with/for IPSoft?
I'm interested in hearing any stories any of you may have.
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Help desk - next role.
Hello guys, I hope all is well. I was wondering if you could help me out. I graduated Rutgers university with a Bsc (Hons) Psychology and Mathematics Statistics; I gained a 3.2 GPA. Upon graduation, I obtained my current job working on a help desk for a medium-sized technology company; I've been in the role for 2 years…
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Looking for Advice and Guidance
Hi All, I recently graduated from Brandeis University with a degree in Philosophy. I was accepted to and began to attend law school but have decided to work first - at least 3-5 years. My goal is to combine my interests in law and IT and specialize in matters of information security, compliance, and data privacy. I want to…
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A Computer Science Degree VS a Computer Technology Degree?
So theres this degree name a Bachelors of Arts in Computer Technology from Cal State Dominguez Hills and A bachelors of science in Computer Science. What would be the difference with both degrees in terms of job prospects/opportunities, salaries, competition? And are you still able to get jobs in the IT Field. I don't have…
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Infosec positions in Chicago
My team has a few Infosec positions open: - AppSec engineer: vulnerability assessments, remediation, security reviews, projects. Experience in OWASP top 10. - Splunk: looking for a guru for a 6 month project - Sr. Infosec Engineer: Incident handling, vulnerability assessments, policy development, risk assessments We also…
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Thank you notes after group interview
I had a group interview today that went well and plan on sending thank you notes tomorrow. The problem is after asking for it I only received contact info from 2 of 3 interviewers. The one that I don't have would be the one I work under. I have written 2 different thank you notes which I've read is much better than sending…
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Securing employment with lack of references
I have interviewed with a few companies for an analyst or developer role and do a great job in the interview but hit roadblocks when professional references are sought after the interview. I've tried to make certain concessions that are very favorable to the employers in order to compensate for this deficiency, but have…
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Some questions about the Field of IT Field Tech/Desktop Support?
How do you succeed in the field of IT Field Tech/ Desktop Support? To be successful in this field what do you have to do? and what kind of knowledge do you have to have? Also where do these guys usually max out at what salary if you have a University Degree.
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How To Find A+ Jobs?
I'm discouraged and not even trying hard anymore. I don't see any jobs advertised online anywhere that I'm qualified for. Okay, I see the rare job once every 2 weeks that I could qualify for though often it's a stretch. (No phone calls though) I'm thinking F*** it. I should just buy a guitar, pursue my dream of being a…
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Need some advice or input on a career decision
I've been on here for a few years and have learned a lot from you all, especially regarding my A+ and Net+. Now I need some job advice. I used to work in a corporate environment on the Help Desk/IT department for an accounting firm. Outside of tax season hours I pretty much loved the job. I got promoted to that position…
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Resume/Career Path Questions
Hello everyone. I posted in this forum a while back to get advice on a career path and I very much appreciated the responses I got. I'm hoping to re-visit that a bit and get some resume advice as well. :) Currently I do IT/Helpdesk support for a company in Oregon. Over the past couple of years I've acquired my A+,…
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Did the A+ help u get a job in IT? If so, where?
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Hi All, Newb here looking for advice...
Hello Everyone! My name is Julian and i'm from Northeastern Ohio. I've spent my time over the years earning an income by doing handling all of the web related jobs for a retail clothing store that i'm partnered up with a friend on and I've decided I'd like to invest my time fully in getting into the IT field. I currently…
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IT Auditing class
I'm starting my Cyber Security concentration classes this coming quarter and i was wondering if there were any recommended materials out there to help supplement what may be taught to me in school. The courses are: CIS 332 Network Server Administration SEC 420 Perimeter Defense Techniques SEC 435 Network Penetration…
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What is your favorite thing to do at work or work related?
I sorta just started working in the IT industry at a MSP. While a newb still, I have touched a ton of different technologies. Honestly I enjoy everything about my job except meetings. I would like to hear what you enjoy doing most at work. For me, its configuring cisco asa firewalls and troubleshooting them.
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Resume Critique & Advice: Final Draft
I posted my resume earlier this year and got advice from some of the forum members, including Essendon. I finally got around to implementing some final changes, including adding a high-level overview to each job description (above the bullet points), reformatting the certs to make them easier to read, and tweaking the…
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IT credits transferred for WGU! 2/3 done with bachelors degree -Network Admin!
I got my transcript back and I am 2/3 done with my Bachelors degree - Network administration track! I am so happy! All I have left to do is 9 certs and one class. If I can crank out one cert in a month that will be awesome!!! I had two AA's before and I am surprised they accepted a lot of my credits!
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Web dev to system admin - career advice
Hey guys, I would love some career advice. I'm currently a web developer with about 5 years experience, but I would love to transition into a system admin role. My question is, would that possible? I know the typical route is something along the lines of helpdesk/desktop support to system admin but I'm sure how doable that…
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some interview questions to ask about this i.t admin role?
Hi, I have an interview coming up for an i.t administrator role, i will be the only i.t onsite(i think) and will report into the financial controller. I am trying to think of questions to ask and get more info about the role. It seems fairly standard role doesnt it ? what do ye guys think? Im not sure it would offer career…
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Having troubles going to the next step.. Sys Admin
After searching for a new job month or two after my "dream job". I keep getting the same answer of I'm looking for someone with more experience. I do land some interviews but not for the job I'm looking for.. I'll attach my resume in order to have people look at it.. My real question is.. How can I put my experience of…
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Another Resume Critique
Have been reading the resume threads on here quite a bit lately and based this one off of ptilsen's, but with a mix of recommendations I read and felt better suited my style. It's late but I wanted to stay up and finish this because I couldn't wait to get feedback from y'all, so there may be some simple mistakes here and…
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Which of these alternative skills are important, and how should I best market them?
I'm trying to get my foot in the door in IT, with practically no experience. I do have many other skills and experience though, that I am attempting to leverage upon as much as possible to try and make up for my lack of IT experience. I'm hoping to differentiate myself, and show that I'm much more than just an "A+ and Net+…
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In person interview tommorow and phone interview on wednesday...advice?
Nvm can't delete this thread. Moderators please delete. I looked on glassdoor.com.
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Cyber Security Certificate vs Degree
I just completed my AA in Business and currently taking an A+ course. I am now thinking about going back and getting my bachelors in IT or Cyber Security. I noticed that a local online school(APU) offers a Certificate in Cyber Security and I wanted to know if that would mean anything to an employer. I realize they would…
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Warehouse onsite tech a good start
I have been pursued for a 1 month contract as an onsite tech at a large warehouse. I can't get much of a job description out of the recruiters I've talked to so far but it sounds like fixing printers and occasional laptop break/fix. The pay is well above average but it has long hours and it would be my sole responsibility…
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Better knock those certs out before getting your dream job
For years I have been working towards a set of certifications, always wanting to be good enough to work as a consultant. Now I am a Senior Consultant. And the result? No time or energy to work towards arguing but the weekend and the pub. I really envy people who have the drive to study after a very busy week. If you got a…
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TaskStream and WGU...
... a match made in hell. Seriously, has anyone else had as much frustration as I have with this? The fact that the advisers are not the ones grading the work, yet providing input on the work itself, is just plain wrong. This alone has made me completely change my mind about attending WGU for my M.S. WGU would be 100%…
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Career Progression within company
Hey all. Just curious about your thoughts on career progression (in your current company and role). Let's say you're already in your dream position, but still want to advance. Typically titles are tiered junior, mid, senior, etc (level I, II, III). Clearly working hard and doing your job well is a start, but how do you…
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Functional Resume instead of Chronological?
I've gathered a fair bit of experience now. I'd say I have solid skills on Windows server (2K3, 8, now 12), Citrix, RDS as well as several enterprise level products/appliances across antivirus solutions, email and others. So I'm starting to think if now is the time to open my resume with a functional layout, showing no. of…
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Allow recruiter connections on linkedin
I applied for an opening earlier today with a large recruiting company and within an hour they were trying to connect with me on linkedin without contacting me first. Googling shows very conflicting results, some write absolutely to expand your network others write allow only after some contact. My linkedin profile is…
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My Certifications
Hey guys, This is my first post and was hoping you guys could help me figure out some possible career paths. Come the end of the year I'll have the following certifications:A+ Network+ Security+ Cisco CCNA and CEHI was considering trying to follow the Cisco path because I was told that starting off entry level you could…
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Better knock those certs out before getting your dream job
For years I have been working towards a set of certifications, always wanting to be good enough to work as a consultant. Now I am a Senior Consultant. And the result? No time or energy to work towards anything but the weekend and the pub. I really envy people who have the drive to study after a very busy week. If you got a…
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WGU B.S. Software Development (July Start)
Hello all, Long time lurker here but being one of the first students taking the Software Development degree it was recommended to me to start a thread here. So I just received my transcript evaluation back and here it what it says. There is some discrepancies from the program guide and what it says in the Transcript…
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Specialist in an assoicates degree?
I am curious..., I have a liberal arts degree but it is not centralized to comp sci or anything like that. Would it be beneficial for me to get a comp sci aa, or should i just concentrate on my certs? I am currently studying for CCNA as I would like to be a network admin/network engineer
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Achievement Based Resumes - Fit for IT?
Hiring in IT involves a lot of box checking. Sure, people want to know about the improvements you made and the positive impact you made. But IT job ads typically have a huge list of "required skills". Plus this is what agencies are looking for. Seems to me that the achievement based resume is not the way forward here…
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Any advice for finding unadvertised positions?
I'm A+, and Net+ certified, but with almost no IT experience. Trying to get my foot in the door with an entry level position. But at a bit of a standstill So far I've searched all sorts of job boards, and responded to any position I thought I was remotely qualified for, no responses. I've contacted and submitted my resume…
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Just starting out and trying to decide on a path...
I'm currently working as a Service Desk Tech in a call center type environment doing remote support for a couple different companies. It's an entry level help desk job, I had minimal troubleshooting and plenty of customer service experience prior and lucked into this job. They pay for pretty much any certification you want…
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Starting Point
Hello, I have an interest in IT, primarily in networking/cyber security. I attended a vocational university but they filed for bankruptcy. I'm enrolling into WGU (appears to be popular on these forums). I have two options: 1. Take the Readiness Asessemnt (I'm very weak in math) 2. Take the Microsoft Technology Associate…
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New Resume - Please Review
Okay, I shrunk things down to just one page (because people keep advising me to do this) and added a Cover Letter: Attachment not found. Thanks to everyone for the tremendous amount of help and advice I've received thus far! I uploaded in .doc format this time, so please tell me if it loads properly in Microsoft Office. I…
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Questions to ask during an interview?
Usually at the end of the interview you have time to ask the interviewer questions about the position. In my case, I have never had the need to ask anything because either it's clear during the interview or I don't have any question at all. However yesterday during an interview, the interviewer "looked" (phone interview)…
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Resume critique
I've seen other people do this so I figured why not. Nothing wrong with constructive criticism so any feedback would be appreciated. I'm not sensitive so hit me where it hurts if someone deems it necessary. :) I'm not looking for anything at the moment, but I'm sure my future will remain in security so I left some jobs…
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Resume Review
Hey TE so I have drafted my resume and was wondering if anyone would be willing to take a look and provide feedback on possible changes and the type / level of jobs I should be aiming for? I have submitted it to a few places without success... thank you everyone.
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Think an A.A.S. degree will have much value?
Right now I have an A+, and a Network+ certification. I'm trying to get my foot in the door in IT, coming from a construction background. Now part of my construction apprenticeship involved 4 years of college, but no actual degree. It did however "almost" qualify me for an A.A.S. Degree (Associates of applied sciences), if…
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Interview advice
Hello, This my first post, I'm glade to be aboard. I have help desk interview tomorrow, and would love some feedback or some points to review so I don't get caught of guard in the interview. I have been working with and troubleshooting computers on my own for about the last 10 years. Ive done a lot of freelance computer…
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2 Year Plan- Doable?
So i have developed my 2 year plan in the hopes of completing all of this by Christmas 2016. 1. Graduate WGU with BS:IT 2. Obtain CISSP cert 3. Obtain HCISPP cert 4. Begin/Finish MSISA from WGU 5. Begin MBA in IT at WGU Now there might be some setbacks or things will come up, but I believe that I can obtain at least 3.5 of…
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Full time vs part time position
Outside the benefits and bigger paycheck while working, is there any other benefits of a full time vs part time position, especially to future employers? I assume help desk on a resume is equal no matter how many hours were worked per week. Would the hours be asked about in an interview?
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Resume Critique
Please offer any help advise/critiques on my Current resume. Looking to just get into the field. I can pass the N+ but just dont have $300 to drop. Attachment not found. PS: I understand that where I attained my Associates degree from is caustic to my Resume but I didn't know that before I enrolled PPS: anyone know why it…
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Career in SCCM and VMware?
Hello all. I am a desktop administrator for a healthcare company. I deal with SCCM and VMware Horizon View on a daily basis. Can I further my career in these fields or would it be better to either specialize in one or the other?? Also, what certifications would you recommend for me advancing my career?? Right now, I push…
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Asking above salary range?
Hey everyone, I just wrapped up interviewing for a new job, and things went VERY well, so I'm confident that an offer will be coming shortly. That being said, near the beginning of the process, the recruiter gave a salary range and then asked if I was ok with it - which I said that I was, but would likely be near the…
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new salary help
Please help me know what rate is acceptable for a junior network admin as a contractor with the u s army. I currently work on the same contract as a help desk analyst at 15 an hour. I am not good at negotiations and need help.
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ISSO job what is it entail?
Hey guys, I have a chance to be an ISSO (Information Systems Security Officer) for a big credit union. Can anyone tell me what you think about this kind of job would I later have chance at the CIO job if he retires? read what he says. I ask him if it was still open. He told me 6 months ago to apply for it when I was…
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First interview with Recruiter today at 9:30am
I have a interview for a complaint analyst role which I am really hoping I get considered for a second interview. I have my 12 questions I am ready to ask them, my printed out resume, and my references. Been 1 year since I have interviewed at any call center but I am pretty sure I am ready.
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How To Get Professional Linux Exposure?
I've faced this problem throughout my entire career.Either there were no Linux servers (OK I know a lot runs on Linuxbut you don't do much on an esx host or some other similar box/appliance, for example, nor do you want to) in the environment or they were off-limits.I know the answer is to find a place with mixed Win/Linux…
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Comments on my resume
Background: I am a new graduate(just this year) with very minimal experience as of now but I work really hard and I cant see myself being in any other field other than IT specifically networking. I am passionate and determined to work as a network engineer( or any related jobs) so I took part time jobs while studying and…
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Switching from IT management role (Resume Critique)
Hi all!I'm looking for a change in my IT career as I'm not sure if IT management is the right role for me at this moment. I feel that I'm relatively inexperienced and should get more skills and exposure to various projects and IT procedures before becoming a full blown IT manager. This might not sound like a good idea for…
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Finished WGU BS-IT my experience
On Friday, I finished my bachelor of science in IT- software with WGU. I thought I'd take a minute to post some details about my experience that I couldn't find elsewhere but I hope will be helpful to others on this journey. The program took me 28 months from start to finish. I transferred in my CCNA and Security+, which…
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Wanting to enter tech
I have played around with coding for a long time and would love nothing more than to break into programming. I found a school called Western Governers University that seems to fit my schedule. I work 5 13 hour shifts a week but can easily take it down to 2-3 shifts a week. Sometimes while at work I have time to study. I am…
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A+, Network +, and CCNA. What to expect jobwise?
Hi, I will be moving to Florida with these certs in the near future. When I move I will have a little under 2 years experience with networking (small business/home). I know its a bit of a general/popular question so I will try to narrow it down a little. I am just curious if you could help me with what to expect/seek for…
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New Job is Great!
After being out of IT proper (I was embedded within a division for sometime) for a number of years a few weeks ago I started my new job. I'm back to the helpdesk for a mid-sized company after working in a higher level position prior with another company. While it's a downgrade in title and responsibilities it's an upgrade…
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Best Industries (for Generalists?)
I've decided I'm not going to become a specialist. Instead I'm going to remain a generalist, but that means I should specialize in an industry if I want to make the most of my career. So which industries are the best in terms of money, mobility, advancement etc.? I know that finance is a great one but perhaps the toughest…
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IT recruiter interviews with unfit positions
I currently have 2 interviews setup with large recruiter companies. First one, is from a company that offered me an unfit pressurized call center position last week, I never followed up with them. This week a recruiter contacted me about a job opportunity that's a below average fit for me and a longer than I'd like commute…
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Job Possibility with my 1 year IT experience and certifications
Before I start listing my credentials and ask for advice, I would like to give my warmest thanks to everyone on the techexams community. I have made a lot of plans and based a lot of decisions on what has been discussed. Such plans include the certifications I get to the school I go to (GO WGU!!). And now I'm seeking for…
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My employer wants to start paying for training/certs...
But he wants something (contract or similar; how legally binding is not a concern of his) that makes the employee aware that by accepting the training / testing funds then leaving before a 12 months period is up they will be required to pay back the cost of the training and tests. He said he knows actually enforcing this…
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My WGU Thread
As I finish up my last quarter at EWU and start my schooling at WGU, I will track my progress for you guys who want to read the journey. A little background: When I started my Bachelors at EWU I thought it was super great until I started to get further into the degree. I noticed this was more of an engineering degree then…
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ISSO job what is it entail?
Hey guys, I have a chance to be an ISSO (Information Systems Security Officer) for a big credit union. Can anyone tell me what you think about this kind of job would I later have chance at the CIO job if he retires? read what he says. I ask him if it was still open. He told me 6 months ago to apply for it when I was…
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what would you call this position
My current position is ___ and I'm responsible for two facilities. In this role, I'm based in one location and at least once a week travel to the other place to fix issues and check that things are running. I essentially set my own hours and work over-time when I feel there is a need for it. There is no one locally that I…
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Am I wrong?
Sorry in advance if this is in the wrong sub-section. Wasn't sure as this wasn't really Certificate related. Backstory: Worked as Desktop Support Tech for a "small" company for about 1.5 years. Was verbally promised a raise after my 90 day review period but was then told the company was on a pay freeze. Apparently no one…
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Quitting school and not finishing my bachelors degree...Maybe WGU is an option?
So I found out just now I have two more years of my bachelors degree left because of some unfinished "traditional" pre-requisites. I am in tears right now because I don't have the extra money to take anymore classes because my financial aid wont cover them since I already took the maximum amount of credits at my community…
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How do you guys answer behavioral questinos?
How do you guys answer behavioral questions? I usually explain the situation, the action I took, the rationale behind it, and the result. Are there more effective ways to get through them? Any interesting interview questions that you guys could share?
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WGU tech writing / Capstone
Starting on these today. I am using an online banking system conversion as my subject. Can anyone offer advise/tips from their tech writing /capstones?
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Certification path for Help Desk Supervisor?
Hello Everyone. I really like being on the help desk side of things and I found out I was really good at it before I left my company after two years. I want to eventually become a Help Desk Supervisor. Right now as many of you know I have an Associates in IT, Comptia A+, and I am going to finish my Bachelors of Science in…
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Where were you in your career at 25?
I'm a few months away from 25 and I was wondering what my fellow TE memebers were doing at 25? This is a very vague question, anything regarding to life, work, etc.. For Example: *Were you confused about what you wanted to do? *What job did you have at 25? *What degree/certs did you have? *Is there any advice you received…
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Social skills in IT. Not quite 0 to hero? replies welcomed
Hi all, I will keep my back story brief and to the point. The main outcome is to hear positive stories or things/tips that helped you, as moaning is a road to nowhere...although it can help at times! Back story: -In a 1st/2nd line support engineer role. -I have been pushed down the pecking order by someone who started a…
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Internet sources on resume?
I have some strange skills for entry level positions like ESX, XenServer and RHEL listed on my resume and regularly get asked where the experience came from. I received this knowledge getting to know people online that were mostly in the IT industry and had projects they were looking for help on. I see it's pretty common…
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Staples Certified Technician - Entry Level?
Hi there, I have an upcoming interview this Tuesday at Staples for a Certified Technician position, the job says the A+ Certification isn't necessarily required but is recommended. I have currently taken and passed the A+ 801 and studying for the 802 which i will take in the next 2 weeks. Has anyone on here ever worked for…
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80 hours in 8 days legal questions
So I was pursued by a recruiter to work 8 days for 10 hours at a NOC that paid no overtime on an hourly wage. After some research, some states have legalized this by stating no more than 80 hours in 2 weeks. However in this state it is illegal http://www.dli.mn.gov/ls/Pdf/overtime.pdf and…
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Position Available; IT Support - Lawrence, MA
My employer, NxStage Medical Inc. has a position that is looking to fill in doing IT Support that I wanted to alert members of this forum. If this position is one that you are interested in learning more about, please contact me immediately. The job description below details the qualifications and experience needed for the…
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Hired as a Desktop Support "Engineer" / Jr. Systems Admin
Great day/evening/morning to everyone! Just wanted to give a thread update and followup to my post "Hired as a IT Support Analyst". I think I may have bumped an old thread in the process, so I apologize in advance.... __________________________________________ So first of all I would like to thank everyone for their…
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Contract role offer... currently permanently employed
Hi all, Just looking for some advice on an offer I've been made as I'm being indecisive and can't reach a conclusion! The offer is for a three month contract with people for a large corporation and with people I used to work with. Three month contracts are standard with them and it seems highly likely from the amount of…
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USAJobs.gov Application
Applied for a federal job recently, and a former co-worker told me that unless your resume has the "right" number of keywords in it, that a human doesn't even look at it. He and others have claimed that there is an algorithm that scans the resume, and if the "right" frequency of keywords are in it, it gets considered by a…
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Contract vs Fulltime? Healthcare Question
I have been looking for a new job for awhile, I wouldn't say activly, but just to see what is out there. I have been called for a lot of opportunities for contracts and not much for full time opportunities. I am young and single, but what I do see the doctor quite regular for a predisposed condition that I have. If I were…
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Interesting conversation about the security field
I was in an interesting discussion with some high execs (6 of them) and the topic of certification and accreditation/general INFOSEC came up. What worries me is that IT security decisions are being made by these businesses from more of a forced compliance perspective than from a perspective of actual concern. I was talking…
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Job sponsoring for a certification..
I'm on track for studying for the 70-410 currently to obtain the MCSA on my personal time, but my job offered to pay for the CISSP exam cost if I want to take it.. Since I'm interested in the Systems and Virtualization path would the CISSP benefit me at all? Should I turn down the opportunity?
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Hired as a IT Support Analyst!
Good Afternoon everyone! Just wanted to let everyone know that after obtaining the wisdom, advice (resume, too) and learning experiences from everyone here on this forum, I was able to earn a job at a growing IT Hardware and Software development company in Nashville, TN. The IT field IS HOT HERE! I am a "IT Support…
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MBA w/ ISM concentration or MS/Cybersecurity or Both!!
I am currently looking at programs to continue my education and I wanted thoughts on either program. I will start after I complete the CISSP certification, which I plan to take in the summer of 2015. I am leaning more towards the MBA as I believe it will benefit more than the MS. My undergrad degree is in IT Management and…
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sending kudos with resume?
I currently work for a non-profit hospital and was going to apply for government jobs doing technical support. curious if i got Kudos's from customers could i attach those with my resume to show excellent customer service and help me get an interview? It's very competitive with the state of California and every bit helps…