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How To secretly look for jobs
Hello Techxams, Ok I'm actually at that point where I would like to move on along my career path...into another company. I don't want my boss to discover I'm trying to leave till it's time to put in my two weeks notice. What's the best way to post your resume discreetly without anybody being able to identify you? I thought…
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Team building/social activities at work
Does your team/group/department/organization do team building or social activities? Do you attend them? My company does a lot of company-wide stuff... Picnics, baseball games, etc, but I've noticed that my individual team within my department (10ish people) also does a lot of team building activities. I think they're a lot…
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MIS career path
So I just graduate from UB with a degree in MIS. I landed a job in network operator. I don't want to stay in this position for too long. So my question is where should I go after this job in term of position wise. I'm also plan to get my MBA because I want to be in the management side not the IT support. Thank you in…
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WGU Cert Transfers, 68 CUs?
Hey everyone, I've been lurking on the forums for awhile and finally made the move to apply at WGU for the BSIT: Network Administration. I work in IT already for a MSP and my employer has agreed to pay for any certs that I want, so I'm trying to figure out how I can get the most CUs transferred in. My EC hasn't been much…
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Requirements?
Hello, One of the jobs that I am very interested in has a few specific things on the requirement list that I was curious about. They are wanting a basic understanding of the following protocols and applications: NFS, the UNIX remote file sharing protocol. CIFS, the Windows NT remote file sharing protocol. SAN connectivity…
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Moving from Helpdesk to Sysadmin - need advice
Hi guys, I recently was hired at a company as an "IT Technician". The company has about 70 employees, but no more than 30 are ever in the office at any given time. Most of my duties are hardware database tracking, helpdesk tickets (level 1 and some level 2 that I can handle), and workstation setup/teardown for new and…
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On-call IMAC position or not?
I went on my 2nd interviewed for an on-call IMAC role a few weeks ago. After filling personal info, the internal Senior recruiter informed me that a couple of people will contact me in regards to timesheet info and work schedule. I call the same recruiter and asked him were there any updates and was told that he'll see if…
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Recent College Grad scared?
Hello I am a recent grad at a state school in New York. I got my BA in Network Administration. I'm excited to join the work force but am afraid that i don't know enough, as of now i'm studying for my mcsa and just afraid that i will walk into a situation that is over my head. What if any guidance could any of you guys give…
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New it job!!!!!! And i'm loving it.
HI GUYS, I've recently got my first real IT job in Dell couple months ago. It's an amazing place to work & a great company to work for I believe. Opportunities are endless once you are in. I plan on moving to the PowerVault-NAS or Dell Equalogic dept. after 8-9 months since my current role requires me to stay at least 10…
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Would you take this gig?
I currently work in a bad environment. Look at my previous posting (Horrible work environment). I was offered a position working in MD for $60hr with hotel and rental included. Here's the thing...it's only for 6 weeks with a possible extension.
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Hiring - Senior API DevOps Engineer - Wellington, New Zealand
My company is hiring ! Hit me up if you are interested ! Senior API DevOps Engineer Job in Wellington - SEEK [h=2]What about the role?[/h] API Talent is looking for experienced DevOps engineers who are capable of working directly with clients on customer facing projects to deliver the many benefits of AWS-based cloud…
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which has more value: CISSP or Bachelors Degree
Daydreaming today and came up with this. If I my position was eliminated tomorrow, which would help me more with finding a new job: CISSP or a Bachelors Degree? I have almost 14 years of experience, multiple certs from MS, Citrix, and CompTIA, and an Associates in CIT focusing on Network Administration. I have a plan for…
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Technical interview coming up with BI team
This is for a report writer / data support position, your typical financial reporting and other transaction reporting. What should I expect from the BI team? It's going to be mainly SQL focused which I know at an intermediate level. I am curious on what I should ramp up on? Any ideas? PLease :)
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InfoSec: Keeping Up To Date
I'd like to open the floor and ask how Infosec professionals are keeping up to date and sifting through the overwhelming volume of info that is available these days? Is this volume of information empowering or distracting?
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Not Knowing Where Your Path Will Lead
"Sooner or later, I’ll do something with myself and make my mark, but until then whatever I do is not a waste of time, it’s all building towards something." - Randall Graves, Clerks II I think everyone gets into IT with some sort of path in mind. In theory it all seems to make perfect sense, but in practice I'm finding I…
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skills on resume not but not from working
Hi there, I was trying to find a post about the skills that people can put on their resume but I couldn't find it. So, I'll kinda ask again. I've been learning about Wireshark and some other things. Would it be safe to put them under the skill's section? I haven't used them at the work place but I do work with them in…
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WGU BS completed... MS Telecommunications up next
I submitted my capstone this morning and 3 hours later got my pass, effectively capping my two year adventure with WGU. I feel elated! I'm going to change gears for a bit and focus heavily on my CCIE lab attempt in December and I plan to start the MS in Telecommunications at GMU the following spring. I can't even begin to…
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WGU Proctor?
Does anyone know someone who cheated a ProctorU Exam? The ProctorU still seems flawed to me.
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Cross Training
Hi, I am in a strange situation at the moment. I am currently doing web and software QA work at the University I am studying at that is not related to not what I want to be or do when I graduate. The work focuses on testing University products and running test automation. I was able to learn the QA side of IT and what it's…
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Interview Questions?
I have a 20-30 minute interview for a large book publishing company. The position is for an IT help desk job. I have a 4 year computer science degree and Cisco CCENT certification so far. I am currently working on A+ and will go for my CCNA after. I eventually want to get into networking, but have no professional…
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Resume Critique
Been trying to update my resume from a couple years ago and was wondering if you kind people would mind ripping it apart and giving me any comments you think would help. Here is a bit of my background, in case it would influence how I should word my resume. I was in IT in various forms for a few years after high school. I…
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Free hotel rooms for job hunting veterans in MN
Free Minnesota hotel rooms for job-hunting veterans - TwinCities.com Article doesn't have a whole lot of information, but it looks like its a pilot program, along with TX, IA and AZ. Thought I'd get the word out for any fellow vets looking in this area, or others mentioned in the article.
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Which job should I choose?
*Went w/ the 1st offer. Thanks again guys.
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CCNA schooling
Does anyone know if there are any classes being offered that are more then a 5 day bootcamp style teaching? What I have been looking for is something maybe 10 - 20 days. I think that a bootcamp is too fast paced and a community college/semester is too slow. I have been in the technology field for quite a while and want to…
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When do you get to take a break(vacations)
I once heard someone say IT forks don't go on vacations which made me curious about, how often do you guys take a holiday during the year and are there any sort of policies regarding taking a holiday during the festive season and how long is your holiday once taken? If you there are strict protocols regarding taking…
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What is involved in a technical evaluation for a Network Engineer Position?
I got a call from a company and they say I should do a technical evaluation before they call me for interviews. They won't tell me what is involved, just that it is a written questionnaire. What do you guys think, just go in there and wing it and rely on whatever I know now, or is there something specific to focus on?…
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Can I post a job here? Also - Job Inside
Hey all, I tried looking for a rule for whether or not I could post a job here but couldn't see one. Some cursory looking has also not come up with an example I could follow. Let me know if this is in error and this post can be deleted. https://careers-modus.icims.com/jobs/1237/network-support-administrator/job
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IT Director position
Hey guys, I got a interview on Friday for a company that honestly is going to be challenging for me for the 1st year but it will be better than being bored at my current job which is just literally 3 sites and a flat network with minimal use of vlans. Basically its a hub-spoke design with the primary office being the hub…
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Online school question...ECPI Anygood?
Hi all, I'm looking at ECPI in regards to a BS in Network Security and unfortunately I cannot upload the document of the curriculum to this thread. It's looks pretty good and has a lot of cert's accompanied with it. Keeping in mind that I know you cannot see the course detail...is there any feedback that anyone can provide…
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Resume Critique
I am new to the IT field, but have been working on computers as a hobby for 20 years now. I have just finished my AS degree in CS. I am trying to get an entry level job in the field. I believe my resume may be holding me back. Any and all suggestions would be appreciated. Here is a link to my resume on Dropbox:…
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Confused with IT Industry
Hi Everybody, Im new to this forum. Great site, which answered some of my questions. I'm currently an undergraduate IT student graduating with my Bachelor in Spring 2015. Have already my Associates degree. I worked one year for financial company within its Information Security department. While back, had some in house…
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CCNA income from indeed.com broken down by state and city
It seems like the CCNA is one of the most popular certs on here, so I thought it might interest folks to see how much states and larger cities tend to pay someone with a CCNA. The data is mostly from indeed.com, so I guess it reflects job postings more so than actual income, but I don’t think there is a data set with more…
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The last couple of days at a job
Ugh 2 more days, my final day is Thursday but they graciously allowed me to use one of my vaca days to take off Thursday, and in the US 4th of July is a holiday so all is well. I find myself disengaging with the work force and starting to forward think about the free time I have coming up and some of the offers I have on…
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pen tester
company i work for is looking to hire someone in the DC area, here is the job description. please PM if you are interested. i dont know how much they are offering. but i can put you in connecting with HR. this is a contacting company. (before they advertise jobs, they usually ask current employees if they know anyone)…
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A company that doesn’t give any pay increases or any bonus in your division
Has anyone experience this? If so, did you transfer to a different department, changed position in order to get a raise; jumped ship, how long did you stay with the company? etc.. My annual review is coming next month First and foremost here’s a little background on this dilemma: I relocated(first time on my own beside…
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Is it worth to get certified
I currently do support for a financial firm and the work is pretty easy (Hardware/software support, typical Active directory create user/share dirves, typical exchange create e-mail accounts/distribution groups). I do get paid very well so i really don't have an incentive to change jobs. Should i get certified in a…
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New job heavy on ITIL best practices, is it time to certify?
First I'd like to say I've just started a new job as a "Systems Analyst" for a large health care organization and would like to thank everyone on this forum over my past year and a half for directly or indirectly guiding my career through your many insightful posts . I've come to learn that my new job is heavy on ITIL.…
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Linkedin summary
Hello forum, this is my current linkedin summary. I've kept it honest and what I'm comfortable with saying, but peoples summaries vary so much its hard to tell if its fine, or if im making a faux pas. Second question I have is potential employers being able to link myself to forums. I'm always a bit embarrassed reading old…
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IT Q&A Websites?
Hello, I'm wondering if there are any other sites such as: Test-Your-IT-Knowledge - Home I'm studying for A+ with the Meyers book and Messer videos. I also find this website very helpful. I'm wondering if there are more like it that I could benefit from? Thanks!
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New Face / My Situation
Hello, folks. First post here, just trying to get a feel of the place as I plead my case. As an introduction (and just so there are no confusions later), I'm currently 30 years old, and I moved from Illinois to Arizona in 2012 (not my choice) after having spent too long in school. I eventually graduated from a for-profit…
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Is this job worth my time(step stone)/POS Help Desk & installation
Hello, I want to become a Network Engineer or System Administrator for a large company like Edwards Jones for example. I am currently studying for my Network Engineering degree which includes CCNA and MCSA 2008 classes. I am currently A+ certified and passed my 70-680. I will go from 30k a year right now (not IT field) to…
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Regarding job requirements and preferred qualifications
I've been looking around my area for a new job, and noticed that most jobs require 5 years of experience. Now, I know 5 years of experience isn't set in stone on the job listings are looking for, they just want someone who has some real world experience and not some kid right out of college. (at least that's what i've been…
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Resume review
Hello, New guy in transition. Resume review needed. Little BG… 30-something all around IT guy with a mix of corporate and self-employment under my belt. I love being self-employed btw, but have a need for steady employment now. Sadly… I let life circumstance get in the way of my pursing secondary education and certs until…
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Couldn't compromise a company during a penetration test
I got my first penetration testing "job", it's more like a test which will open other doors. The CEO of a consulting firm wants to add security consulting to its services, and after speaking for a couple of hours, basically he told me to hack them and come back with a report and my expected salary, and then we'll talk…
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Intern oppertunites and dilemmas
Hello. I started an internship as a ICT tech last month, but after getting the lay of the land, the most I will be doing is helpdesk (it was advertised as more, but I cant complain since this is my first “real” IT job, and also being so new I know they cant let me near some of the systems, but it’s a 9 month contract and…
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Got a job offer today
Is this normal, got a call in the evening from a sub contractor about installing juniper satellite and cisco routers, they needed me to start immediately, I am currently on a contract with another job, job finishes next week, how do I handle this without burning bridges? On another note I am very excited i will start off…
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Losing focus...
I know a lot of people posting here are new to the field or in their first years of their careers. My perspective is from further down the road :) I have 23 years experience, just turned 44 recently. I am ambitious, considerably skilled and have always enjoyed my work. I have never really specialized in anything, being…
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Can I ask this in an interview?
I've got a interview with a local casino in a few hours and I have a question. Is it OK to ask during the interview what the pay range is? Is that normally brought up by the interviewer? My experience has been that most post on the job announcement the range.
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My degree is useless!
My degree is useless. Or is it? I have a bachelor's in military history from an online for-profit school. I went there for a variety of reasons, most of which centered around getting a degree - any degree - as fast as possible, hence the major; I could transfer in a ton of elective credits, and as a young army officer,…
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For those who have taken the WGU BS in IT path (and anyone else ha)
hey guys So my career path has stalled which made me decide to take on WGU. I haven't applied yet, but I am trying to get my ducks in a row to transfer in as much as I can for the bachelors in IT (the general one I suppose) -- My path is going to be towards mgmt at my current job but I do need that degree. Since I am…
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Resume Help
Hello guys, I was wondering if you could help me please with a resume of a good friend of mine. He was actually my senior and mentor in my previous job. He has a ton of experience but he's not very good at resumes. I already see many things that would need to be changed. I would do a summary or nothing at all (with that…
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Resume Critique
Hey guys So what do you guys think? Obviously it will be tailored to the job so I have a lot of experience I can add/remove.
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WGU 18 CUs per term
I'm starting WGU in August. Due to my post 9/11 GI bill I have to take 18 CUs to be "full-time". This seems like a very large work load. Am I correct or worrying for nothing? I don't mind being busy with school and I learn quickly but I don't want to burn out early either. Thanks.
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Information Security - Job Posting Goldmine
I've been looking for good resources for IS jobs, but there aren't really very many that are geared towards IS specifically... until now. I just stumbled upon the /r/netsec subreddit and they have a quarterly job posting thread. The new thread was posted yesterday and already includes more 52 (?) posts for IS jobs;…
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Got my WGU transcript evaluation back!!
Just got my transcript evaluation back from WGU. Looks like only 33 CU's to get my Bachelor's, which I should be able to easily finish in two terms, exactly how I wanted. Most of the remaining classes are management related, and I'm actually a little bit disappointed that the Project Management class I took for my…
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Computer Operator Interview
All, I have an interview tonight for a computer operator position within my company (currently working as a bank teller). This will be my first IT job since leaving a help desk internship about six years ago. I just wanted some opinions on if this would be a good career move for someone looking to get into networking. Here…
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Recruiters vs Interviews - This needs to stop
Ok, I have been to several interviews over the past years, some direct hires others at the advice of a recruiter. I am tired to say the least of being lied to by recruiters giving out wrong information. For example, interviewing for what you think is a desktop support job and what it actually is an SQL job. I read the job…
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Virginia College Network Technician Diploma??
Can someone delete the thread. I found my answer but don't know how to delete the thread
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I need help with Linkedin
I have been trying to put into words what I do at my new job, but the duties are so broad and varied that I end up with a long list. It looks terrible, is probably hard to read and in general does not fit the summary position that I am trying to fill on Linkedin. My role here has me working on all versions of M$ server…
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WGU Windows 7 Server 2008 Vs Windows 8 Server 2012
Hey guys, My mentor just brought it to my attention that I could switch to the new Network Administration catalog in August which will give me the Windows 8 and Server 2012 certs. Would it be wise to switch catalogs or stay in my current one and earn my Windows 7 and Server 2008 certs?
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IT internship advice
I'm currently working for a smallish company (around 30 people) as their IT intern. I mostly am there for support in case stuff breaks. I am well liked around the company. My issue is with one of the assistants. She is currently very busy (or at least she complains that she is). I've had several complaints from her that I…
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Yet another Job related question....
Hi Guys, I'm probably going to be moving on before December since I doubt my boss will give me a raise and since were outsourcing IT to a well-known company that is partnered with Dell I see my roles diminishing quite rapidly. I will really hate being a non-hands on desk monkey real quick; I'm extremely hands-on. Plus…
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After three years...
I finally made it. Completed a MBA in Finance and a Grad. Certificate in Financial Analysis. WOO HOO!!!!!!!! Wow, it was a long long road. Having to do night classes with a 2 year old and working full time, it's like I had three jobs. Was the MBA worth it? Yeah, yeah it was. In fact, I wish I knew this stuff 10 years ago.…
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Besides certifications and education, how else can one stand apart?
Obviously, many folks are going to school and taking tests to get their "MCSA or CCNA" and BS in CS. Experience is going to count, but what about the mid level guys? What else can one do to set themselves apart or stand out?
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Thinking of WGU
I am thinking of WGU here in a month or.so for one of the network.bachelor degrees. I have had lousy success getting answers from the EC. Has anyone had luck transferring higher level certs? I have a CISSP, CCNP and PMP. How does the workload normally flow? Isit daily assignments or just work due by class end?
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Working in The Netherlands
Anyone here living/working in NL? My wife is Dutch and wants to move back to Holland with our kids within the next two years. I would like to share my resume and cover letter with a Nederlander to see if it fits the format that Dutch employers like. And also get some recommendations on other skills that I should work on…
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Resume help
I haven't been getting any response from the jobs I've been applying for maybe I'm just getting impatient. Either way I could always use someone to help critique my resume. original Attachment not found. update Attachment not found.
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Any US Citizens looking to transition to another country?
Anybody getting tired of the 65+ hour work weeks and the high margins between management and the employees, not to mention all the other unethical nonsense? While there are some major perks living in the states, work family balance is pure trash. It's only going to get worse. If I had an out I would jump on it. Let's…
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TS/SCI Security Clearance
Couple questions regarding this clearance, does it really take 4 months to get? (120 days)? Does it cost anything? What if the job I want no longer is open? Would i have a better chance of getting a job w/ a TS/SCI security clearance? Also what if i don't remember every job I have had in the past 7 years and i miss a day…
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How can I prep myself for a help desk position at a hospital?
I just got hired at a hospital I really like and I notice that they constantly have help desk opening, is that a bad sign that people get fired for under performing? Also I'm A+ certified and haven't landed a full time position for any entry level jobs in help desk. How can I develop good skills for help desk? I had two…
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Calling all Fiserv network engineers - tell me your opinion on working for Fiserv ???
hey guys. I have a chance to work or Fiserv...the pay is not great but it will be a lower network engineer job which I could take if it is network engineering since I want to concentrate as network engineer. but have you guys worked or Fiserv tell me all about it?? do you have any opinions good or bad? how about…
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what are some typical help desk issues reported?
Working at a help desk what would be common problems people would call in for? Can I get any scenarios? How would you resolve them?
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Billing Engineer
Any Telecom Billing Engineer/Operator here ? Looking to dive into this sector just wondering what my prospects might be as i am more of an IT person not Telecom, would i need to know alot for the transition?
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Visa on a Resume?
Hi everyone, I'm an American citizen, but I also have a Permanent Resident status/visa in the Philippines. Would it be a good idea to include this on my resume? Why or why not? Thanks!
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Advice to burn my tuition reimbursement?
So this will probably rub some people who oppose amassing certifications the wrong way, but I have roughly $600 remaining on my tuition reimbursement and I intend to use every bit of it. I have until Sept. 14th to run through it. I have been studying for the CISSP but I don't want to rush through my studying. I also need…
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Attack of the Job recruiters
Today (so far) I've had 10 people reach out to me through email/phone calls. Since I didn't answer the phone half the time and not all of them emailed me I can only confirm that 7 of them were from 7 different staffing companies all talking about the same exact position (which I don't even think I qualify for). One…
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Couple of quick WGU questions...
I'm Mr. Meeseeks, look at me! I have a couple of questions about the various IT certifications earned during the program. What exactly is the process of receiving the certifications? After I finish the courses related to each certification, am I awarded them automatically? Do I receive them after I finish the BS program or…
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Landed a new Position
Hey all, So couldn't get much action on the Network Engineering front, so if I decide to ever pursue it again, it won't be in Chitown, as from what I've seen...it's crrrrazy. Anyway.. landed a position to Manage Desktop Engineering at a hospital in the burbs... Management - Every time I think I make it out,they pull me…
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Looking to get started.
Hi all, I have just recently earned my Associates Degree in CS and am trying to figure out where to go from here. I enjoy repairing computers most, but realize there is little to no money in that section. I received my MCP for Windows 2000 (expired, or outdated now) I am considering network admin, but am unsure. I am 37…
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Cerner: Healthcare
Hi all... I'm speaking with a recruiter tomorrow about a position at Cerner... curious to know if any of you currently work for them or have worked for them in the past? If so, what are your thoughts about the company? Thanks, Frank
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Went through an awesome interview today!
Dont you love it when you've been through an interview when the conversations are intelligent and engaging?! Well I had an amazing one today, it was quite unnerving to start with - I'll be honest about it. My interviewers were the following - One current VCDX - 2 aspiring VCDX's, both having been accepted to defend but…
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From Service Desk to Management?
Ok, little history about me before I get started about the interview. Four years of service desk exp, 3.5 certs, working on CCNA Sec. I was contacted by the typical recruiter saying they read my resume on Monster(outdated resume at that) and they were impressed with it. Typical questions like what are you doing now and why…
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Phone screen tomorrow! Sr Network Engineer.
Yup - decided to jump ship with how rocky my current position is with my company. I've been looking for a network position, and something came up. It's a Sr. Network Engineer position at a very prominent company in my area. I have a phone screen with two of their engineers later this week, I have confidence that the phone…
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Hirevue
Hey everybody...just wondering if anybody has ever had to user HIREVUE before. I am just curious about the experience. I applied for a job and they use this "innovative" tool for the first round of interviews.
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Advice: Tech Support to Sys/Net Admin
I’m currently a level 3 technical support engineer at a flat model technical support position working on specific network products my company sells. I basically resolve the issues without escalation to anyone. The only time I escalate is if it’s to software developers. I get to use my general networking knowledge to help…
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WGU is Discontinuing Several Programming Courses Next Semester
Just got word from my mentor that WGU will be doing away with JAVA, Database and Microsoft programming classes next semester! Linux classes will be graduated to 3 CU's per course and Finite Mathematics/College Algebra classes will receive additional CU's. CCNA courses will also receive a bump in CU's. It appears the WGU is…
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Law Enforcement to IT transition?
Hello everyone! Sorry for the length of the post... I've been on the forums a bit and finally got around to making an account because I have a burning question. I am currently a law enforcement officer (uniformed patrol) with a bachelors in Criminology. I am looking to transition to the IT field because there is just…
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So frustrating
You know when you had an awesome interview, they like you and they even indicate that you are the next one on the hiring list but all you get is silence and promises ? Makes you wonder, what the f* went wrong and where ... Makes it even worse when you sit in a company which doesn't go anywhere and whose staff's moral is at…
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Potential job dilemma
I have a potential job offer with a small business that I had a phone interview with last week. It's a systems position with exposure to different technologies but mainly Microsoft servers. It's a 9 hour a day with an hour lunch and with a pay range that is about 10K higher than what I make currently. Now here's the unique…
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WGU: IT Network Admin or IT security? 9 certs vs 13
Hey all, I'm thinking of enrolling in WGU. With that said, I've generally always been more interested in the networking side of IT. Looking at the degree plans, the networking concentration from WGU includes 9 certs, strangely enough, CCNA is not one of them which was not the case a couple years ago as I specifically…
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WGU Faculty Position
Does anyone here work for Western Governors University as a faculty, facilitator, course developer, or mentor? I submitted my application, but was never being contacted. I am wondering because I don't have teaching experience. And those who works as online adjunct, how do you start out? I am trying to find an adjunct…
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Fair or Foul?
My boss has shown a habit of letting me know I'll be on call the Thursday or even Friday afternoon before. He will say "I'll be out of town" or "I have a social event to attend" or "I will be unavailable this weekend". Now every other company I've worked for has a set schedule. I have tried to talk to him about it in a…
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Why do work where you do?
Why do you like to work at your current place of employment? Mission/Goals, pay, location? What makes you want to go to work everyday?
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Working for a manager who is below your ability/competency level....
So I'm curious who here is working for or has worked for a manager who was below their ability level or competency level in that particular role, whether it be the technical or non-technical side of IT. And has this been a driver for someone leaving or looking to leave their position? Right now my manager has worked for…
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What do you do when you title should be something different
In my case I am more of an Data Analyst than a Business Analyst yet my official title is Business Analyst. Do you just roll with the title and let your description and bullets do the taking for you? Or should you look to formally change your title before leaving the company? This sounds silly. I can only imagine if your…
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Coding bootcamps and which specialty?
I've been seriously considering switching career paths and returning to IT. back in early 90's I got into SQA, but after few years decided Sales was a more exciting field. My degree is in International Business, and its from a university outside of US. I've seen lots of articles on people who successfully completed one of…
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Going back on a resignation letter?
I was curious what you thought about this. I realize in theory it's possible but I was wondering about real world. I recently put in my two weeks about 4 days ago. I had an event to go to after the fact which put me in an opportunity to speak to some of my management team and even the owner. I was received with a calmness…
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How do you not keep yourself from going crazy while trying to hear back from a job?
Went through three interview in less then a week with HR/Manager and an onsite tech. Said I would hear back for a job last week. I contacted the HR person last Thursday and she said the manager had to be pulled away for a project and that I would hear back early this week. I'd assume it would be Monday/Tuesday and she…
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Taking the leap from sysadmin to student
Hey guys, Lately I've figured out the path I want to be on. I'm a 28 year old army veteran with an unused post 9/11 GI bill. It's always been a little blurry and I've just gone with the flow, but now I feel that I want to go from a windows sysadmin toward a database admin and eventually land in the world of dev and…
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How to move from Sys Admin/Engineer to Architect?
When I search for Architect jobs, I see a lot of knowledge expectations in different OSes, Storage, Virtualisation, Networking,..etc. Pretty much everything! This is an open question to those who made the transition from traditional system admin/engineer type roles to Design/Architect roles. What's the depth of knowledge…