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resume critique?
sup tech examers just wondering if i could get a quick resume critique as ive been trying to land a help desk job for about 6 months with no luck. i was told by some people to make it so a two year old could read it and thats the direction it was headed. thanks for any advice guys notarealstreet.? anywhere, MI 48999, USA?…
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Is it financially worth me getting a degree?
I have been considering doing a degree part time, Network and security BSC. Which would take me roughly 4 years. I'm under the assumption that the tuition fees are per year so total cost would around £12,000 I already have my CCENT and will be pursuing the CCNA which is part of the degree I want to do. My plan so far is to…
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New Job!
YAHOOOOOO! *ahem* After a very frustrating and underwhelming past year at my current job I am now moving on to better things. I have also now successfully transitioned from mostly network (partial security) to mostly security (partial network). I'll be able to focus on my security side including vulnerability assessments,…
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Desktop support/Admin jobs
Are all Desktop support/administrator jobs require you to be on call?
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I Need Guidance As A Navy IT
I am looking for guidance that perhaps one of you can help me with. Here is my current situation.. I am 19 y/o and will be a Navy IT on Active Duty for a 4-year contract. I am not a degree holder but do plan on obtaining one through the Navy. I am orginally from the Bay Area in California approximately 30-45 minutes away…
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Volunteer Work Experience -VolunteerMatch.com
I just landed some volunteer work through VolunteerMatch.com with a local Church and will be assisting in Computer/Network Maintenance. I found this as a great opportunity to fill in the gaps of experience as I break into the world of IT while working at Geek Squad. Hopefully this will help those who are seeking experience…
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Many people want to get into I.T. - I think I want to get out ....
... Trouble is, I am pushing 40 and it feels like I am stuck now .... Anyone made the jump, re-learning at that age and actually made a career (again)?
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2 Job Offers - Having Problems
Ok so I received a job offer from Company A for 67,000. I got the formal letter and accepted it. 2 days later I got an offer from company B that I had interviewed with a couple of weeks ago for 64,300 (after negotiations), but the benefits were much better and the amount of travel required was 50% less. I decided that the…
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Work Environment/Career Help
Hello, I have been in my current position for about 7 months and have pretty much hated every second of it. There has been numerous racial comments, things such as knocking the phone off my ear while I'm on it talking to someone and just too many childish co-workers. Obviously, this is not a productive work environment. I…
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[InfoSec] Salary advice
Hi guys, I hope this thread fits on this board, it's about salary problem that bothers me for already a few weeks. Some background of myself below - university graduate, bachelor of engineering in computer engineering - 27 years old with 5 years IT exp, 3 directly related to security - holding MCSE, MCTS: virtualization,…
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Career Advice...English Teacher back to IT
Hey guys, I'm needing a little advice. Some background: I've been teaching English in Japan for the last 4 years. I've really enjoyed it, but I've realized that this is not what I want to be doing for the rest of my life. Before I moved abroad I ran a freelance IT company for about 5 years (did some web design/hosting,…
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Passed WGU TYP1 - Project in OOP (Java)
I submitted my source code to task stream late Saturday night. It was returned today with a grade of 100%. All in all the assignment wasn't difficult, IMO. I have used the provided text Head First Java a few years ago when I originally wanted to learn Java and I haven't messed with it much since. If you really use the…
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WGU need advice on Java courses
Hi, I am currently working on general IT degree in WGU. Very soon I will start working on Java courses (TXC1, TXP1, TYC1, TYP1) and I'm wondering if anyone can give me advice in which order its better to take those and if there is any better material than the one provided by WGU. Thank you
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Still trying to get my first entry level IT job
Hello, I have a hard time in the job market and wondering if I can get some advice. I have my Comptia A+ and currently studying for the CCENT. I'm trying to get a job in desktop support to build experience as I achieve more knowledge in IT. When I try to find jobs locally in the Philadelphia market, I keep finding temp…
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Desktop Analyst Salary?
Desktop Analyst Salary? I have been in IT for 4-5 years or so, I currently make 23.11 and have great benefits, if i were offered a salary of 48k, which is close to what I make would it be ok to offer a little more? such as 25?
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Help, first IT job search
I'm getting ready to start my first IT job search. A bit of background might be helpful. I work in print as a graphic designer and prepress operator for the last 15 years. Became bored with my job and wanted to do something different, but wasn't sure what. Then during the recession a number of IT people were laid off at…
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Please critique my resume
I'm currently a Respiratory Therapist and I'm making a career change to IT. I've been applying to help desk jobs and I haven't been having any luck even getting a call back. Please take a look at my resume and tell me what you think. Any advice is welcomed. Thanks!
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Working on Resume - First IT Job
This is my first draft of my resume for my first IT job. I'm coming from a health/fitness background. For any IT jobs at hospitals, I will add to my summary that I have experience working in a hospital setting. A few notes/questions: * I want to convey that I'm ready to learn and ready to work. I'm not sure that saying…
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Job search site with no clearance jobs
Hey all, I am looking for a way to look at IT security jobs that specifically dont require a clearance. I have no desire to work in the government space at all and as such no need for a clearance. Let me know what you guys know! Thanks!
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Career fork in the road, need advice!
Hi all, I'm in a situation currently and although I have an idea of what I want to do, I figured I'd ask you all for some input and insight. My current employment ceases after the 15th of October. Nothing bad on my part, just restructuring in manning dictates that my position go elsewhere. I was told of the decision on the…
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Resume help
Dear Group, I am altering my resume with right key words, am currently looking for opportunities in SLA, change management & problem management areas.. can pls someone send me a sample resume/the right place to look for/the right key words to apply.. in my resume pls note: am not in technical area of IT, am completely…
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What's needed to move from user support tech to network admin?
First post! Hope this is the right place. I'm a 19 year old, I just got my very first job working at a company of about 250 people as the user support tech. Just three people here, me, the network admin and the director. I handle all the help desk tickets and help the network admin do stuff as well. I went to vocational…
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Keep domain or start from scratch
I know that there are pros and cons to both sides of this, but i'm looking at feedback on what people think would be the best options. I've inherited a network that is a real mess. My predecessor purchased a server that will be a new domain controller but hasn't done anything with it except to take it out of the box. There…
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Tips for moving beyond help desk into Jr Admin role
I've been having a tough time finding jobs in this vein.... I have my CCNA, Net+ and am beginning my MCSA... but with 3 years of experience most positions I never get call backs. Does anyone have any advice for things to learn on my own outside of certifications or of other sites besides monster? I suppose it is worth…
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Any interviewers in here ? quick question
I am migrating to the US but i have a question for interviews, has there ever been a situation where the length of hair has played a part in your selection, or have you heard of a situation like this. I have length of hair and considering cutting it to help me feel better in interviews not wondering if they are wondering…
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World Wide Tech Services
Anyone work for them? Worldwide TechServices | Leading Technology Service Provider I sent my info in yesterday, more so for curiosity and to see what the deal is. I was contacted this morning by Tracey in the app processing department and he explained the details to me. Seems like a pretty decent setup, wages are slightly…
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Generalist vs specialist degrees
The it profession has a variety of degrees available. You have cs/it/mis which are generalized degrees and information assurance and computer networking degrees which are more specialized. Which would be a better choice? I personally feel generalist degrees are better at the bachelors level and specialist degrees are…
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Career Direction: SA -> CIO/CTO
I have been a Systems Administrator for the last 5 years. My ultimate goal is to be a CIO/CTO some day, but it seems a little fuzzy on the avenue to it. I have been and currently am in a Lead role and I very much enjoy managing people and projects. My SA role requires me to be heavily involved in IT Security team, which I…
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Resume Critique, first time writing in English
Hello! This is the first time I write my resume in English because I found an interesting ad. The company is located all around in the world but in the ad I'll be applying to the office located in Sweden. The ad is in English so I thought it would be good to translate my Swedish resume to English. The areas of…
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Internships for AAS seeking students?
I just started my AAS program in IT and I should be done by the end of next year. I haven't completed the IT PC tech class yet (or the A+). With that being said, I really want to complete a internship or two next summer and fall because I don't want to graduate without any experience. However, when I search for internships…
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Questions about Desktop Support Admin/System Admin
I would like to know whats the best route to take to becoming a Desktop Support Admin/System Administrator. What experience and certs/education required or recommended.As well as whats the best entry level positions to start with. Im really looking for help in the IT field to break in to.
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What to do next? Desktop or an Account admin
What to do next? Desktop or an Account admin I may be stuck in a rut, I may have an option of going to desktop analyst (with another company) and then try the route to SA Currently I work as a service desk analyst (no hardware) just simple things like password reset, Global Groups, outlook, logging into a PC If i stick…
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How to get out of i.t. support
Hi all I have been working in I.T. support for the past ten years mainly in schools. For a while I have wanted out of the support role but I'm struggling with which direction to go to best utilise my experience. I have always been a bit of a cable monkey and in previous roles loved running cat 5 and generally getting my…
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job switching question
I have been at my current job as a help desk analyst for over the past two and a half years but would rather obtain a position as a Windows Administrator. The problem is that I have been working as a full time employee since the beginning of this year but if I obtain a contract position with another company, I can make…
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Leaving a job for a career advice needed
I've been lurking around these forums for a few days and finally decided to register so I could ask a question as I've seen some great advice being given here and hope I could get some direction. Some background about me, I currently I work as a helpdesk support for a small IT group that services dental offices in the…
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More specific question for System Administrators...
More specific question for System Administrators... This is a more specific question to anyone thats an SA - what did you do to get to where you are now? I know a bunch of questions are whats next after help desk, but HOW did you get to a system admin job, did you do any shadowing? Certs? did you know someone? I'd like…
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Starting a new position tomorrow!
I accepted a 6 month contract to hire position a few days ago, and will be starting tomorrow morning. :D The position pay 18/hr until hire, where it jumps to $50k salary. I'll be a Customer Engineer, and the company provides Cloud based MDM solutions, so I'm really psyched to start. The company seems to be growing very…
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Admited to WGU-BS Business with IT Management. Recommendations on career paths.
Hi, I just got my admissions decision from WGU and i start 11/1/2013. I am starting my IT career and i want to see if anyone can give me some recommendations as to what career paths i can take in IT and what certifications would be valuable for prospective employers. I would like to start in a Desktop Tech/Help Desk job…
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Diploma is in the mail!
Well I guess I'm an official WGU graduate. BS, IT Security route.. I had an Associates from the University of Phoenix and a handful of certs before starting WGU in April 2011. My term ended September 30th, 2013, so 5 terms total.... I didn't finish the Capstone in time, ended up getting a 1 week extension. I had submitted…
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The way I come across (Phone Support)
I started a position doing phone support at a small telecommunication company. Since taking calls last Monday, I sound too emotional and dead whenever I'm on the phone with a customer, which makes my co-workers annoyed and uncomfortable. Since yesterday, my manager backtracked me to be retrained on the technology since he…
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Next step - 10 Months in IT Helpdesk Technician I
Hi TechExams Members! I'm amazed at the amount of people that are consistently acquiring multiple IT certifications to better their careers and the much younger crowd as well. I will start frequently posting on here as well and try to help if I can and plan on acquiring more IT certifications to better myself. I hope this…
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Is sacrificing salary for experience and a good work environment worth it?
At entry level, this is my first "career" job. Starts @ 10/hr and bumps to $12 when i get my Windows 7 & XenDesktop cert (Thoughts on the difficulty of obtaining these certs by the way?) From salary reviews looks like 15~ is the average but I wasn't gonna complain really need experience, the company has all state of the…
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Interviews
Has anyone ever heard of an interview over skype? I got contacted from a recruiter wanting to do an interview over skype. Is this legit?
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Next step after Help Desk?
I'm going to have my IT Associate's degree in two months and then I'm heading to WGU to get my BA in IT Security. I've been a volunteer PC Technician at Protonic.com for nearly a year. I have trackable tickets as well. Also, a couple months ago I got a Tech Support job for a popular banking website. I've been around…
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Missed it by that much..
As some of you may know, I have been going for an internal promotion for quite a while now. After numerous interviews and a solid month of silence I was updated today. The position has been filled and I was not selected. It was quite hard to maintain optimism when I had not heard anything for a month, so I cannot say that…
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My Bosses Response to Using Company Money for Certification\Training
We have a "suggestions" shared document for the 2014 budget. Someone (not me if that matters) suggested training for certifications. And the suggesters justification for it was that we are highly dependent on vendors for a lot of things we could just be trained to do. The manager responded with this I want to debate him…
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SDN and the coming Net'apocalypse
What are everyones thoughts on the new SDN buzzword in the industry? What kind of impact will we see on Capx and Opex for the infrastructure landscape? What should a networking professional learn to prepare for the next 5 to 10 years in the industry? I've seen so many articles and opinion columns on the subject - I'm not…
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Stuck on what to do next.
I recently got my CCENT certification, and have an associates with a minor in IT. Unfortunately, I do not have any IT experience other thank fixing computers as a side job for the past 3 years. I'm a little stuck as to what move I should make next, as I am not sure if working help desk would be the best route.
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Should I quit and get my masters? Would you? ***UPDATED***
Ok, so I have been awarded a full scholarship (Masters) for the university in my state. The requirement for the scholarship is that I have to quit my current job, BUT I would receive a 2k a month stipend while in school (3 semesters) plus all school expenses paid. After graduation the job placement would be for a…
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Very nervoues. IT opening at my hospital need some pointers.
SO this is the requirements : 1. Maintains proper up keeping of assigned: tools, beepers, cellular, computers, laptops, etc.. 2. Calls Resolution: First call resolution must be meet by 70%, as established by policy and procedures guidelines. 3. Calls Resolution: Critical, High and medium calls must be meet by 90%, as…
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Career advice, thoughts and questions
Hello, my name is Balint and this is my first post. I lurked here for some time now and seeing how helpful a bunch you are I decided to post some of my questions, thoughts and plans on how to start my IT career. I'm from Hungary and I graduated from the Budapest University of Technology about a year ago. My degree is a…
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Where to go from here...
So, I'm at a point where I need some advice on which way I should/might/ought to go. Backstory: I was at WGU, slowly decided it wasn't my style, and here I am. I do work in the IT field in tech support, in a sort of specialized role. It's not Windows based, but I do deal with it on occasions, maybe 20% of the time. I love…
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Entry Level IT Security Job
Hi Everyone, I've been reading this forum, for a while now and it got me motivated, to get my current certifications in the last 3 months, and i was just wondering what certifications, for the future, would i need to get a job in the Security field in IT, i currently have A+, Network+, Security+, CCENT, but currently do…
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Help with career guidance?
I'm looking to move forward in my career, I have a lot of years in IT but a goofy/varied background and while job hunting now I find that I don't fit the ideal profile of a lot of jobs that are posted. While I realize that is the best case scenario of a candidate and sometimes even unrealistic when matched with their pay…
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Certs Done (For Now). Where to Next?
Hey All, I've actually just wrapped up my ICND1 and my VMware course at Stanly and will hopefully be finishing up the ICND2 and VCP exams within the next month. What I'm wondering now is where to next? I don't really have much IT experience (studied and worked in marketing for a while, began to hate it!) but I do learn…
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Advice for my resume
Hi Guys, Please critique my resume, I hope to receive your advice. P.S.I would also ask, can be utility insert the my job experience in a call center within my resume? My job was: technical and commercial assistance Click on this link for access on my resume : https://www.dropbox.com/s/fcjou5p45ykbnq0/NetworkingCV_EN.pdf…
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Anyone heard of Extensys, florida based.
As above, has anyone heard of them.
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In Need of a Resume Critique
Hello All,I have been in the process of trying to find another helpdesk position as I am severely underpaid and underappreciated at the one I have now. I have had this resume critiqued on here a few times now and made adjustments as suggested by the good folks here at Techexams, but I am still not getting the responses…
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Finish school help desk cert or ms a+ cert
Need some advice on continuing my community college school for it-help desk certificate which consists of 7 classes that include a+, network, linux, 70 680, security, office and customer service classes. I took the 70 680 in the summer and just finished my a + class last week . I can either take 2-4 months off and study to…
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What are your opinions on this job....
Note the skill list, desired experience and of course the compensation range. I'm curious what other IT professionals reactions are to it. Summary: This is a permanent, full-time, salaried position with benefits and 401k. We also provide a car and cell phone allowance. We are seeking qualified individuals for our Dallas…
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Career path for desktop tech?
If i am a desktop tech with a few years of experience can this lead to a system engineer position with the right certs? or would you say desktop tech, system admin then system engineer or network engineer...
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What jobs can you get with an Associate's Degree in IT
Information Science and Technology is the collection, storage, evaluation, and transmission of data over the internet. And ob course it's a growing field because people need workers to solve computer problems and improve the efficiency of business. I am in the It security program but I've seen from most of the jobs, they…
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Promotion. = )
Hey Guys. Just wanted to share that I've been promoted! Went from Sys Admin to Network Engineer, with a nice bump in pay. I've only been with this company about 8 months, so I'm pretty happy. The previous Net Eng was slacking pretty hard, and I made it pretty obvious to the employer when I signed on that I was looking to…
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What Should I Get Certified In
Hello, I just officially got a job in IT as an IT Support Engineer and my job description is basically like that of someone who does Help Desk / Technical Support. Prior to this, I interned/worked for a company and did a lot of desktop deployment and ghosting. So, my question is, what certificates should I try to get at…
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What makes you competent and marketable for a job obove other candidate?
What winning formula do you need to have in order to get or keep a job in a very competitive environment, seeing that most of you guys are from the US, UK or any other country with a huge population, how do you keep a step ahead from other candidate applying for a job or maybe already employed how do you shine above the…
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New job with the Air Force!
Applied for a special assignment about 6 months ago and found out recently that I was selected for it. Going to get a TS out of it and some awesome training! No increase in pay, but the experience will pay off tremendously in the long run! I hope =) The unit i'm going to maintains a part of the DISN (Defense Information…
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should I bring a portfolio to a high profile job interview?
'High profile' is a relative term here, but I have a panel interview on Wednesday for a job that is an incremental step up from my current responsibilities (help desk/jr. system administration/generalist), but right around twice the pay. It is the final interview, and I will have an answer of some sort on Thursday. The…
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Desktop Deployment questions
Just looking from some quick advice/opinions here. I currently work as a Computer Tech for a small shop locally doing basic bench work like virus removal, residential backup solutions, Windows reloads, etc. I was recently contacted by a recruiter for a contract position with a major PC manufacturer for a desktop deployment…
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Noc position
Is a Networking NOC position a step down from a desktop engineer position?
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Employed while throwing your resume out there and when is it the right time to move?
I just landed my CCNA this past August. I love networking and can't get enough of Cisco gear, concepts, and reading the material. Fortunately, I'm 6 weeks into a NOC job here in town that I can honestly say I love. I do basic troubleshooting, escalating tickets as needed, and working with service providers. From what I…
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A+, N+/CCNA with Comp Sci degree, what jobs can I do now? Volunteering considered
Hello guys, I live in the UK and as stated, I'm taking A+, N+ (may also take the MCSE) which I am seeking to complete these exams within 3 months. Moreover, I'm aiming to progress onto a CCNA and complete this certification within the 8 months. I'm also in my first year of my Computer Science degree. I've been informed…
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Q: Background Checks
I have recently fallen into an offer situation with a company that takes its background checks unusually seriously. Also, I have an offer letter today. :) EDIT::: I usually don't put the grocery clerk or 2 week CSR position from 6 and 7 years ago on my resume, but I've never had an intense background check done by a large…
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What would you do?
I was sitting in Starbucks yesterday studying for the first exam towards my MCSA when a woman asks me about what I'm studying. I tell her & we start talking about how she used to work in IT & I mentioned that I'm new to the area & looking for a job. So she says that she is working with someone starting up a small business…
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Please critique my resume, IT newbie, trying to break into the field
Hi all, I am a newbie in the IT field and just recently signed up to these forums and enrolled in WGU. I'd like to ask the community to critique my resume as I am getting no calls or interviews. I only have my A+ right now and will continue on the cert path with WGU BSIT Software in June. Thanks everyone!..Hmm it seems I…
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Degree needed for linux administration?
I'm currently enrolled in WGU and have about two years worth of college credits under my belt even though WGU doesn't give out Associates Degrees. I know a bachelors degree isn't really a hard requirement because I currently work as a Jr Systems Administrator for a web hosting company but it seems the most linux…
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salary for someone that will just get there bachelors
Alright, I will ask this question, based on the area, what can someone make with a bachelors degree just starting off in it, mine is in web and media design and I have pretty well figured I will be in IT in some capacity I would hope. Thanks for you advice.
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May have an opportunity for a Federal Permanent Contract
has anyone heard of Q clearance? I asked if they were affected by the government shutdown and she said they were fully funded...
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Generally how long can you be out the field...
until your experience is no longer considered relevant? I was a NOC lead operator for 6 years, but been out of the field the last 7 because of a move, and wasn't able to find another NOC job. Will employers take that experience into consideration, or would I be pretty much considered a newb?
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Going beyond Helpdesk/Field Tech Position
Hey All, I stumbled into the IT field while studying Communications which essentially was public speaking and presenting. I had an interest in IT but was told by the college I attended that I didn't have the aptitude for it because of my Math scores (Algebra still evades me). One year later I got a job in IT performing…
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About WGU
hi all my name is walid and i'm egyption. i have MCITP Certification but my major education didn't belong to computer science i have a bachelor degree in arts so can i go to Western governors University or It's only for american. and thanks for help
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Job search Tips and Tricks
Hi all, I thought it would be a good idea to share with others stories about how you were able to acquire different positions over the years. Did you have to get increased certs or/and education? Did you just send out resumes for the want ads/internet? Were you referred by someone else? Did you happen to be in the right…
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ITIL v3 foundation cert
Dear All, I am currently employed & looking for a job change, am gonna take up ITIL V3 foundation certification next week, Will the cert. help increase visibility of my resume and better my job prospects, Thanks in Advance :)
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Salary for this position?
First, let me say I have used craigslist, dice and payscale.com for researching this. However, those sites dont provide an answer to an important variable. The variable is how much more should someone expect if their job requires them to be on call 24x7 365? No trading on/off periods with a co-worker. The job is a Jr…
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Government shutdown affecting new job.
So I got a new job and today I went in to turn in some new papers. When I got there HR told me that there was a small issue. Due to the government shutdown they could not verify my eligibility to work here until they reopened and I could not start until that came back. That is fine with me, but the thing is I already gave…
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NOC/Jr Technician Jobs
I am looking for some Jr Network technician jobs. I am looking right now on the standard sites, but I am wondering if anyone has any tips/advice. How do I find a legit netadmin job rather than a help desk job with network in the title... I'm looking at "NOC Technician" which seems to work for finding a few positions, what…
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Contracting and NDA
Hey guys, I'm currently studying full time for CCIE but I have been offered to do part-time consultation for a private held company. This company has interviewed me and we talked about the hourly rate offered but nothing was put down in written. I have been asked to sign an NDA to proceed to the next step with this company…
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How much do you think Desktop administrators make
in NYC working in the financial industry (hedge funds)? I have seen mixed numbers thrown around.
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WGU Journey - A Fresh Start
The Basics Like most others on this site I have been in the IT world for a few years now and am looking for ways to better myself. I work a full time job and plan on studying extensively on my mights and weekends. Most of what I will be studying in school I have minimal experience with, but am eager to learn and get…
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College Advice
Beginning next year, I am looking to start school again... Right now I am working on Technical degree and need to knock out my general arts credits in order to achieve it. I was looking into University of Maryland University College in knocking out the generals, but I was wondering if WGU would be a choice for the General…
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Interview with an educational institution
Hi Everyone, Just a question for the experts. I know this has been beaten to death but what should one expect from a 2-hour panel technical interview and "test" at an educational institution for a help desk position? What knowledge is usually tested on the exam. I don't need exact questions, just need to know what areas to…
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Interview Question
Can you tell me the best answer for introduce yourself question for multinational company.
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Current fresh graduate?
[h=1]Hi, guys. I am currently in New Zealand and arrived yesterday. I am on silver fern visa on which you need job to be resident in New Zealand. [/h] I got bachelors in computer science from England last year and got some Cisco certifications (CCNA R&S, CCNP, CCNA Security). The problem is I haven't got any experience.…
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Looking for employment in Atlanta, GA area
Hi everyone, I know that there are great websites like dice.com, indeed.com, monster.com, etc. But we all know that sometimes jobs just aren't posted on these boards. I am wondering if anyone can provide leads for help desk, desktop support, IT technician type jobs in the Atlanta Georgia area? Thanks in advance.
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Demoted yesterday, but believe jumping ship is only way up.
Hey Guys, Had some setbacks happen at work that resulted in a demotion to HelpDesk and the HelpDesk guy taking my spot as the field support for an MSP. I was told yesterday that this would be a quick transition and I started today on the HelpDesk. Something smells fishy due to this decision and change happening so quick.…
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No luck getting a job, source of experience an issue?
Hey everyone, :D Im 27, have my A+ and will be taking my Security+ by 10/12/13. I have over 9 years of IT experience dealing with laptop/ desktop repairs as well as setting up networks for small businesses. My question is, after applying to MANY jobs ( in multiple states ) I'm wondering if the fact that the majority of my…
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please advice
i'm MCITP certifiy and has studies Comptia A+ and N+. now i searching for job and all posts need minimum 1-2 years. what can i do and thanks for advice
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Need your opinion in regards to a career move.
Hey guys, earlier this summer I took a move from working as a helpdesk tech/desktop support tech with 9 - 5 hours at a university to a 3rd shift infrastructure operator at an enterprise data center. The reasons I took the job were because of the challenge I believed it would offer, the technologies that I would get exposed…
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Company/Sector IT cultures.
All, The wife, and I, are wanting to relocate to Denver. That market is not one where I have professional contacts so I thought I would ask for some input from anyone who has, or is living there. In addition, if you don't live in Denver, please feel free to comment on your experiences at various IT departments based on…
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In need of Resume Critique
I have attached my resume and have tried my best getting everything into it without over bloating it. But I am still worried that I am not showing how experienced I really am. As I do want to go for the more experienced network engineer jobs. So if you guys don't mind please give me some feedback on my resume and thank you…
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Need Some Job Advice
Hey what's up i just signed up i have been checking out techexams for awhile now.I live in Manhattan i was wondering if any one in this area Knew a company or had any connections.I recently graduated from a technical school, and i obtained my CCNA certification it was hard work took me eight month's since i actully studied…