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Resume critique
Hi, can you guys check my resume and tell me what you think? Thanks PS: My first language is french so please tell me if I made some mistakes. Attachment not found.
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Telecommunications
When you say telecommunications, does it usually pertain to voice networks? What job opportunities does telecommunication offer (NOC)? What certifications would be useful for this kind of field? Cisco?
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WGU One Term Finish
Hello all, after being motivated by Swild's awesome 1 term finish forum thread I decided to start my own. Coming into WGU I was able to transfer in 74 CU's which left 47 to be finished. That equals out to 12 classes. Thanks to my previous B.A. degree I was able to skip all the Gen Ed's and other filler courses and now I…
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UMUC MSIT vs. UMUC MS Cybersecurity
I know this has been talked about in some degree (although I'm not sure in relation to each other), but I'm considering UMUC for my graduate education. I'm interested in either the MSIT with the IA concentration, or the Cybersecurity MS. I'd also probably due the dual MS/MBA option as well. Anyone care to provide feedback,…
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Exchange countless long emails with someone, only to have awkward wordless encounters
Am I the only one who runs into this? You'll spend hour going back and forth through email with someone or multiple people about something but the next time you see them it's as if it were the first time you had known of the person all day? Sometimes it's awkward for no reason -_-
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Military TA approval time for WGU?
Anyone had any issues with TA approval for WGU? I requested TA on the GoArmyEd site a week ago and it still says pending. I called them a few minutes ago and they said that there is nothing they can do, they do each case in order and expect people to turn in their degree plan / request TA 2 months before their start date.…
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What is your job/ what do you do there
Just curious to learn what some of the IT field jobs are like and what I should learn for certain jobs. Thanks
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Question for resumes?
I was recently hired about a year ago from contractor to FTE, do i need to put in the 2 separate companies or can i just combine and say I was contractor converted to FTE? this is for my hard copy resume, when I fill out their resume i usually put the 2 seperate ones
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Any Microsoft Lync Experts?
Saw this on indeed today. $90-$100/hr base pay. Crazy. Microsoft Lync UC Consultant Jobs in Oakton, Virginia - Swoon
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Cybersecurity Pros in High Demand, Highly Paid and Highly Selective
Code of honor and sticking with employers for the long term was interesting. Also, the fact compensation was not rated high in the survey. Cybersecurity Pros in High Demand, Highly Paid and Highly Selective - CIO.com
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Need help in MN!
Hi! I am looking for one or two entry level techs to help on some various projects. One is imaging and deploying around 60 desktops. That starts Monday and need help ASAP! There is a few other large projects in the pipeline and could use some serious help. Please reply or email me at Service@Bluepug.net asap. Thanks
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Missclassified as exempt - Overtime Advice
Hey everyone. I've been in my current job for almost 8 months now. I was hired on as a Technical Support Specialist LEVEL II for my current company. They are a managed service provider for IT services. I am one of 3 main technicians. My primary job includes the installation, maintenance, and day to day upkeep of computer…
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Certs are expensive
As a broke college student I just don't have the funds to pay for the exams, but I'm studying for them anyways. Plus, I dont want them to expire on me before I finish my education. How do yall afford them?
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Potential Interview Questions
Hello Techies, I have an interview on Tuesday for a Helpdesk Support Technician position which requires 2 years of experience. I’ve been at my current job for 2 ½ years providing desktop support for users at a library but that has been my only IT interview in my life. Any feedback as to what type of questions I should…
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indecisive
Hey guys, I feel like I know the answer to this but input from other people is helpful. Currently, I like my job, it has a lot of responsibility, not a lot of oversight, freedom, and I get to touch all the technologies, make all the decisions, etc. I had been planning to leave at some point but I keep getting small raises…
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Experience or cert oppertunity, need advice!
Hello forum. I am currently unemployed and can avail to a few services from my government. One is courses and another is internship (for a tiny increase in welfare). I asked someone last night about a programming to learn and networking, and he told me C# would be good to learn, and if you knew Java its easy to pick up on…
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What was your first move out of help desk?
Hi all- Just posting to see if anyone has suggestions on leaving the help desk. I've only been here a year and some change but the work is very monotomous and I really want to get my hands on more work. I do very basic help desk now (password resets, hardware dispatch, reporting network outages, a little AD administration,…
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Cae vs cnss
I am looking into getting a masters degree. One is an MS in MIS with CAE but not a CNSS. The other is WGU MS ISA with CNSS but no CAE. Which of these designations, CAE or CNSS, is more useful in InfoSec? Currently, I am planning on getting my CCNA and possibly CCNA:Sec and going into information security with it sometime.
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Job security when you are in your 50's. Tech expert / ProjectManagement / Management
I am at cross-road where I am having a tough time deciding on a career path and am wondering what would give me a better chance of having a better job security when I am in my 50's and 60's where looking for work (if I am made redundant) would be a lot tougher due to age discrimination. True life examples here. Fifty,…
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Your ideas guys - a part time hop on hop off IT job
Hello Guys, I was always pleased by your insightful response in regard to a career advice. So now, approaching a next big step in my career, I would like to ask you again for your ideas. Coming from banking sector I used to work in IT audit for 7 years. After that I decided to try IT consulting which was a learning…
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Career Advice
I need some advice regarding the value of a masters degree. A little background information first. I just recently started a job as an information security engineer for a very large pharmaceutical company. Before that I worked for 3-4 years for an IT consulting company working my way from help desk support to network…
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Looking for a career path
Hey guys, I understand this is my first post but after quite a bit of researching and reading, a lot of the Google links took me here. I'm only 18 years old but I have a high interest in computers/networking. For quite a while now I wanted to be a CEH but never bothered looking in to how I would go about doing that. Last…
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IT Architect/Sales
Does such a role exist, and if so, does anyone here hold this type of position? I'm quite intrigued by business, and if you can find a position that pays IT wages (requires high-level networking knowledge) plus commission, I'm sure it could be quite lucrative. Does anyone have experience with this type of position?
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Banking Industry Careers
Hello TE: Does anyone have any experience with the banking industry in IT? Looking to get some thoughts as I have only been working with military, DOD contractors, and enterprise company's. Are they relaxed and easy to work with? I know the economy is still crap, and banking Im guessing is still struggling. Thanks...
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Job suggestions
I am having a terrible time trying to find a job that pays over 70K a year. I have a MSM in ISS, BS in IT and an AAS in CNS. Also I have several credit hours toward a PhD in IT and stopped because I just did not see job prospects. In addition to that I have graduate certificates in Digital Forensic Science and Project…
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Trying to decide between two jobs
Hi everybody, Longtime lurker here, in a bit of a mental quandry and hoping fora second opinion. I have been offered a new job but cannot decide if its a better move than staying where i am at. Current Job Contractor 35$ an hour (No vaca, overtime is straight time), Working mainly as an Oracle Production/Linux…
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Is staying in the break/fix - helpdesk line so bad?
I'm working my new job on help desk. I like the job, love the company, the pay and benefits rock, they company is stable and there is plenty of room for advancement in this business line. I can be tier 2 as quick as I desire and make the push to it, I can go further than that and plan to. Is it so bad to stay in this line…
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CCNP without experience
Hi everyone, I am currently pursuing an engineering degree in Electronics and Communication as well as studying for CCNP certification exam ( also CCNA certified, CCNP switch exam cleared). I am really very interested in computer networking and that is the reason what motivated me to pursue CCNP. I am also planning to…
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Need to Get a Resume Critique, Any Advice Would Be Appreciated
I have been working in my first IT position for abouot a year now, I moved up from help desk at a managed service provider to level 2 help desk/field technician. All though the experience has been great and I have learned a lot, I feel that it is time to move on to something that pays a little better. I am shooting for a…
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Unable to find job? (Arizona)
Hey all, I've been a lurker these past few months, and would appreciate some advice. I have been involved in the IT realm since I was 18 (currently 23), and have recently pursued getting my ICND1(June of this year) and ICND2(July of this year), and have been looking to position myself into something more career-oriented. I…
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Best and Worst states for Tech jobs ?
What are the Best and worst cities / states for Tech jobs ? I am trying to move from Chicago to Wisconsin and I noticed that there are barely any jobs in Wisconsin (CCNA, MCSE) type. So how is your area with regards to job openings for tech positions ??
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Whats Better Field Technician or Remote Support Analyst 1?
I have an upcoming interview for Lloyd Group here's the description:The Client Care Center Remote Support Analyst 1 is a member of the Lloyd Group Client Care Center. The Remote Support Analyst 1 is a new hire with 0-1 years’ experience in the IT field. Remote Support Analyst 1 will be responsible for covering a flexible…
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Key skills to put in a resume?
I am trying to create a new resume and at the top I want to list all the skills I have. A friend I know who use to be an IT recruiter told me one of the best things to do is at the top to make a table and in that table to list as many skills or things you know. He mentioned a lot of resumes are fed in a machine and the…
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Need help from fellow WGU IT students...
I'm not a programmer... far from it. I took the preassessement for the new software development exam and I got so frustrated I almost threw my computer through the window. I'm a straight networking guy, nothing fancy whatsoever. I'm not sure I'm going to be able to tackle these programming classes any advice on what to do?
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Ever had a situation where the new job isn't what you expected?
I've been a new position after a while and I've noticed that it's not all what I expected. I was hoping to do more network related task but instead it seems everybody on the team does..nothing but escalate issues. I'm considering putting my resume out there and finding another position maybe a Deskside or Jr Network role..…
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Should I go for this job?
Not sure whether to apply for this job as my main goal is to become a network engineer. ICT infrastructure technical analyst To be responsible for the performance, configuration, implementation and support of hardware and software. Act as a technical authority for this technology providing advice and recommendations to the…
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Job that requires more expierence, less pay... (MSP)
I am interested in working for a managed services provider, pay is less, more knowledge and more experience, however i have 2 years in help desk role and not quite the expierence their looking for, is this normal?- "Technical requirements- " (I don't have) Knowledge of key Microsoft applications -- Exchange, SQL,…
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Technical Job Interviews having No Technical Questions Asked?
Ive been throwing my resume everywhere lately and Ive been interviewing a lot. The jobs I am applying for are Administrator type jobs for small/midsize companies and Jr Admins for the larger ones. They are around the 55-75k payrange. (except for one that offered only 35k ) I have had 4 interviews in the past few 2 weeks…
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Craigslist is hiring
Thought some of you in the SF area might like the tech intern position available: craigslist | about > craigslist is hiring
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Any IT Managers out there hiring entry level Network Engineers.
I have 16 years of IT experience but not hands on Cisco support experience. Yes I've done rack & stack and some cabling, cut & paste configs on Cisco routers and switches but I don't have that 2 or 3 year hands on experience every job seems to be looking for. And the funny thing is, it's almost to the point where most jobs…
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Austin Community College for professional certifications?
Has anyone here taken any of the certification classes held by this school? A-Z Course Listing If so, what is your opinion of the school and way they handle instruction of these types of classes? thanks
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stuck in the middle?
Hi guys/gals now, in 2008 i completed, MCP, MCDST, A+, N+, and Int diploma in ICT - since then the recession has come through and destroyed my carer, i am wondering how i should get back into it, i had no experience in working with servers, but i have done tiny bit of Tier 2 support, but a lot of tier 1 support pre 2008,…
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Anybody work on an oil rig
I amvery curious of the pay and the shifts of a Network or System admin. I reside in San Antonio, Texas and there is plenty of oil rig IT jobs in Houston, Teas.
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Policy People!
My new position is going to be completely policy creation/enforcement based. I've never had a position where that was all I did so I was hoping to hear from some people who do it everyday. Do you enjoy it? Is it boring? Anything tips? I am definitely excited for the position and have some policy experience, but not so much…
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Requesting Resume Review
I've been applying for summer IT internships since as early as February and only got one interview for a web development position. Since I couldn't find a job by the time internships began, I pretty much gave up hope of landing an internship this year. Now, I am trying to obtain a few certs (A+/Network+) before next…
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Have anybody here felt a loss of interest after studying the certification material?
I recently passed the ICND1 and I am studying the ICND2 right now, the material isn't hard and I'm able to go through the simulations with ACL, STP etc. it's just...I feel like I'm not interested in as much as I thought in the beginning. I'm looking into moving into a system admin/security job in the near future and…
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Retiring soon...what can I get into?
So my hubby is about 5 yrs out from retiring from USAF, and he's in a bit of a dilemma..."what am I going to do when I get out". He's sounding like Eeyore...and I'm trying to get him to become Tigger. Sorry for the Disney reference but I have a 16 month old. He's got 3 classes left to complete his CCAF, and I'm working on…
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Yay!
Finally, after 4-5 months of semi-aggressive job seeking, I've landed a network intrusion job! For those who don't know, I don't have much "explicit" infosec experience. I started doing desktop support for two years, worked as a jr to sr systems engineer for two years and my last job as a email disaster recovery/mail…
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Newbie asking for abit of career advice
Hi All, Found this website when I was looking to study for my CCNA, been a lurker ever since. I am currently looking for abit of advice of where to go for my next step. I have been working on the service desk for 2 years now doing 1st and 2nd line support. I passed my CCNA back in April time as networking is the area what…
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Making a career out of Desktop / Endpoint support?
Hey Folks, Lately I've been contemplating the likelihood of being able to make a career out of desktop / endpoint support. I use the term endpoint, because I realize the use of true desktops in the work place may be on the decline. With that said, I still feel as though there will always be an endpoint to support. The user…
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Director of VP level manager
I am running into an issue finding positions that fit my skill set. Currently Director of Technology for a small software development company in the Midwest and am looking to move on to the next position in my career. Below is a rundown of my positions/current salary. 2011-current Director of Technology small(20ish) person…
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Sometimes you just have to get lucky.
I have been jumping ship for a while now, trying to re-capture the best job I have ever had. The best job was working for a small MSP - 20 odd people, massive revenue, great environment. MD sold the company and the group effectively closed the office. From that point on I kept working / leaving in big corporate companies…
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Interview for job not sure about
I usually do a background check on companies I'm applying for. Anyway saw a admin job looked up the company all looked good and applied. Well I looked up the wrong company. This is one of those outsource companies that come in and fix things for places. From all I can find and that's very little it seems ok. They are small…
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WGU: MSISA Academics
After searching many posts and getting a headache I could not find information that provided feedback on the academic aspects of the MSISA degree at WGU so decided to post this question. If there is a post or two out there I missed, my apologies for asking this question again :) Anyone that is in the MSISA program or has…
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is this normal WGU mentor behavior? (pushing 1 class/week)
Hey guys, I just started BSIT at WGU on Aug 1st. In the couple weeks prior to my start date I worked ahead and was able to take/pass CUV1 (CIW wds) on Aug 3rd. This is great and all, but I feel like now my mentor thinks I am some sort of super human learning machine and is pushing me to take/pass one class per week! I am…
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AT&T Teleconference Interview in a few days. Need help.
Hello. I applied to AT&T and I received an email to take some logic test. I took it and passed. I was suppose to take a 2nd test but I was exempt because of my CCNA. Now I have a phone interview coming up in a few days with 3 managers. Anyone have any experience with AT&T interviews or have any insight to what I should be…
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Anyone else stuck in a Hardware Tech/Desktop support role?
I have been in the same position for 6 years. It sucks. I do basic hardware support for my company. I have been trying to branch out into other positions, but none ever open. I would love to get into network administration with an emphasis on security, but I cannot find any postions that would even allow me to increase my…
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Northern Arizona University Personalized learning
Hello all I have been navigating around on these forums for a while now and finally decided to become part of this great community. I am very interested in going to an online accredited bachelors program, WGU has really caught my eye and have been reading the wonderful things being posted about it. While I was doing…
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Firewall Job in Arkansas
Found a job for a checkpoint firewall engineer in Little Rock AR. if anyone is interested here is the link to the hiring company's site. https://www.deltadentalar.com/dd/Careers.aspx?DView=CareerOpportunities
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Is this a typical NOC Technician job?
May have a potential interview for this job. Is this entry level? Job Description: • A NOC Technician serves as a direct point of contact for customer, service provider and internal staff interaction. • This is a hands-on position. • The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting our 24x7x365 managed services…
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Big Help Desk Interview For Floral Company Tomorrow Morning
Morning everyone and I hope everyone had a great weekend. I received a call last Wednesday from a recruiter at a huge floral company regarding an open Help Desk position they currently have open. Spoke to the recruiter and gave him all of my info and he said he would look it over and call me back to schedule a phone…
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How to Respond to Low Paying Offer
I recently had an interview for a position titled Network Administrator. In my opinion it is mostly and Server Admin job with very little networking. Id be mostly dealing with Server/Exchange and Hyper-V etc. Id say I did pretty well in the interview answering all the technical questions and making him laugh a bit. They…
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Landing the first job - what type?
From previous posts, I have decided to complete a BSIT from UMass Lowell. At this point in my life, it will be the fastest and least expensive way to get a degree in the field. As far as certifications go, I am planning on doing the Network+ by early September. I take the A+ tomorrow and Thursday. A member also recommended…
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Airforce
Never mind mod please delete this thread
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Claiming Unemployment for hours not provided
For those who resides in the tri-state area (NYC) or have knowledge of this, is it possible to claim unemployment for the full-time hours a contractor doesn't work? I am still employed as one and sometimes my manager doesn't provide me with work due to low-call volume. I tried to contact my local office, but I am having…
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working as a contractor salary?
Hey Guys I being in IT for almost 4 years now, I am thinking of working as a contractor via umbrella company. I know some people brag and say they make 6 figures but in reality they only make $50 a hour so if you do the maths it does add up to 100k but in reality do they make that much after taking leave and paying higher…
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Starting IT Career
I have started searching for an entry job into the IT field, but the only thing I can find that doesn't have large requirements are call center jobs. I do not have a degree, but I have some experience and certifications. I'm not bashing call center jobs, but I just can't see myself sitting in a cubicle all day talking on…
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Some interesting career options
Apologies in advance if this is TL;DR. I have some interesting choices facing me right now. My company's IT department has been going through a lot of changes. We got a new CIO, we created a new position, Senior Director of Infrastructure & Operations, I believe. Essentially in charge of the entire infrastructure group and…
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WGU Math classes question
WGU require college algebra and a few other (what i'm assuming are lower level?) math classes. I'm currently getting my associates, and have already taken college algebra. I feel like its pretty safe to say that since i have that on my transcript, WGU will go ahead and credit me with the class. But what about the other…
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First IT job!
Just landed my first (employed) IT job about 3 weeks ago! I'm in my second year of college, pursuing a degree in cyber security as well as certs. I've done PC repair for about the last two years on my own, but as of a few weeks ago, I landed a paid internship with my school as a computer technician. The pay is atrocious,…
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Just landed my first NOC position!
I wanted to post a little something because I get a lot of help and encouragement here. I'm a Networking student at the local tech college and will graduate next year. My experience so far, had been help desk jobs, with the most recent being an intern for an NFL team. If anyone is on the fence about pursing a degree, I…
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Notice requirments with Hostile Boss?
Hey guys, What do you think is fair for a boss that creates hostile work environment? Say a boss that swears at you or your teammates... even if you do something right, like fix a problem, if he wanted a solution that was "prettier" and his way of expressing it is to throwout F-bombs at you and asked redundant questions…
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Highest paying IT jobs in the nation? Where?
Is it still generally DC? I'd just like to know. I know that the answers will be subjective based upon what you do, but I still want some ideas. Forget about cost of living in the area...just wondering about raw pay. Thanks
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New Job, don't know anything, how should I deal with this?
I have worked over almost 7 years as Tech Support level 1. I have just completed my Bachelor at WGU. I luckily just quit my horrible call center job and got a new Job. Today is me 4th day at job, but I am feeling I won't able to make it at all. My Manager told me in interview that I will just do basic Active Directory…
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Working for Cisco?
Anybody out there work(ed) for Cisco? Any opinions? I am looking into a presales position with the company and wanted some feedback from anyone who has some to give. My thanks, BB
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Leaving my job and moving forward.
Hey everyone! I have read on this site for years and finally signed up. I have a question regarding jobs for you. I have been at my current job as IT manager / IT technician for 8 years now and ready to move on as I have progressed as much as I can here. I'm in the process of enrolling at WGU; actually finishing enrollment…
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Phone interview tomorrow
Landed a phone interview tomorrow with a major vendor. I was planning on starting my own company after VCDX, but now that's on hold depending on how the interview goes. Timing sucks, but when an opportunity presents itself, gotta seize it.
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Security - Vulnerability Skills
I'm looking for a skilled security analyst to do some vulnerability and penetration testing. I'm also looking for someone who can recommend many other best practices when it comes to IT security. We have a customer we are looking to impress on the security side so we are hoping for someone certified and talented. I'm also…
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Cyber Security Master's Program
Hey guys last week I dedicated a day to searching for a cyber security Masters that had a direction more into penetration testing. Most were just computer science with specialization in cyber security with a class or 2 that were related to penetration testing. Then I stumbled upon this University of Washington Bothell .…
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Please critique my resume....need ALL advice!!!
Ok so my position ends in October of this year and I need any advice so my resume is strong, any advice will help! thx in advance. Attachment not found.
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Include a cover letter?
Should i create a cover letter? I'm applying for the state and It doesn't say to include one? Should I include one anyway?
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Resume: Task vs Accomplishment
I have a dilemma on how to write my own resume. Task base or accomplishment base. My sister is a super sales and she said always put accomplishment because recruiter probably able to tell your tasks from your title. However, when I look at all the IT resume, they all listed their tasks. For example, a Unix admin basically…
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IT bodyshop, worth it or not?
Hello forum. I might have the opportunity of working for nscglobal in Brno dealing with calls for AT&T, but so far have found a huge amount of information regarding the working conditions there (bad environment, no IT training, huge volume of calls, constant threat of being sacked, bad management etc). I have been figuring…
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Advice on Degrees and Certs
If you are going for a degree please make sure it is an IT program not a CS degree. Computer science is focused on lots of code to build software, OS, and develop web pages. If you want an IT degree most will never touch code to make software. IT is being out in the field hooking everything up and making sure it works. We…
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Networking vs Programming??
I was wondering if anyone could tell me the pro's and con's of persuing a career in either networking or programming? I actually enjoy doing both, I practice and read a lot on C++ and Python but have no actual experience to put on a resume. Right now I am studying for my Security+ test, but I have no idea which has a…
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How do you 'get' experience?
Hi, I'm looking to get into the IT industry after completed quite a few more certs but the thing that I'm concerned about is experience. In any walk of life, you can have all the certs you like but they tend to be useless if you haven't got experience to go with them. What's the best way to gain experience? I live in south…
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Career Path Question
First post. Spent the last couple hours reading a lot of the threads on the front page and already feel like I have a better understanding of where I want to go next but I could use some specific advice. Quick background: Current experience: 2.5years exp. First 2 at a small MSP started out as a Systems Integrator. Spent my…
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Previous Position contacted me
Afternoon Ladies and Gents, So I work at a company right now where I get shifted around avg every 1.5 years to a new spot and been looking to leave now to work more in network administration again (my passion). I got a call last night from a previous site I was assigned to and asked if we could speak in confidence by their…
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Sub-Forum for Resume Review?
Perhaps the mods can make a sub-forum purely for resume critiquing and review.
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Another Master's program
If you haven't seen it yet, University of Maryland College Park has a Masters of Engineering (M.Eng) in Cybersecurity: PMCY Masters or Graduate Certificate, OAEE, University of Maryland - it's only available in person (no online option... yet, which is ironic, because a M.Eng in Nuclear Engineering is available online...)…
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Job Prospects After WGU Graduation? Cold Feet wiht Degree Choice!
Hi- I am about to switch to a BSIT degree from WGU and expect to have CCNA, CCENT, CCNA Security, Project +, Linux +, Security +, A+, and MCSA by the time I graduate. I have very limited recent experience in IT (past was Linux and perl/CGI). What are the odds of landing a job that pays $50K with my background, new degree,…
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Security Job Bubble????
I often read a lot of postings on this forum from people who express an interest and desire to become an information security professional. I imagine there is some allure to the field because of the preception of prestige, higher compensation, and a tinge of excitment. Over the past 2 years or so, I have wondered if the…
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Resume Review please :)
I normally don't do this but if someone has the time I am trying to tailor it to a specific job, I don't get enough experience at my current role and this one pays a bit more, I think I qualify for it this is the job description: DUTIES: provides journey level technical expertise in desktop administration and support. The…
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Kinda tough resume question
I just started a new job but always like to update resume while I finish or accomplish something. Anyways.. my company is currently upgrading a client to windows server 2012 where I'm located and the system administrator who was upgrading he domain controller to 2012 wasn't really sure about the steps on doing it. I'm…
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What did I get myself into?
Well I am into my second week of my new job with HP Enterprise Services. I went from a Network "Control" Center, not operations center, into a very large data center. From a certification stand point, I am going to a CCNA level to a CCIE level job. These past few days I have wondered what was I thinking taking this job? Of…
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Scored a New job. Forgot to put a Subject Line in the acceptance e-mail...
Howdy all hoping to get some good advice regarding this. Scored a new job in tech support and was e-mailed the offer letter. I was extremely focused on creating the body of the acceptance response e-mail. I created the body. Proof read it, perfect, pressed send. Realized i forgot to add a subject line to the e-mail. I'm…
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For those in corporate IT….What is considered business professional?
For those in corporate IT….What is considered business professional? I have an interview tomorrow at a corporate office. I asked the recruiter if it was ok to wear khaki pants, a button up shirt, and a tie..he said “yeah” I will need to see what everyone else is wondering, but I’m just wondering what business professional…
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What was the hardest challenge you came across in your job?
What is the hardest day to day challenge a tech could come across in this career? What can be done to get it resolved?
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Resume Critique Please
This is a rough draft of my new resume, I know it needs help.
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Continuing school quandary...
OK, so I've started my new "helpdesk" job, and I love it, believe it or not. There's a ton of room for advancement in the company, the advancement can happen as quick as you desire (and if you put forth the effort), the pay and benefits rock, and I really have the desire to pour myself into this job unlike anyplace I've…