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Applying to jobs with no experience in the IT field?
So I am a recent graduate with a 2 year degree in IT and have my A+ cert. but have no work experience in the IT field. Should I even waist my time applying to jobs that require 1-2 years experience? I would like some advice as what to do because there are zero entry level IT jobs showing up in my area and I really need the…
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Is this considered as IT-related experience?
Currently I work on an assembly line building computers from scratch. Do employer consider this as IT-related experience? I searched for 3+ years to find a job working with computers and this is the best I could get.
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Where did you find your first IT job at?
I've been searching craigslist/dice and careerbuilder to no avail.
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Types of Employment Contracts
Which contract do you recommend for maximum compensation? 1. Contract Corp-to-Corp 2. Contract - Independent 3. Contract - W2
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How should I send my resume?
So I am applying for a stat job within my county. Here is the link for the posting Jobs.Ca.Gov It says to mail your application to the address on the bottom. I have my application ready as well as my resume and cover letter to go along with it. What is the best and fastest way for me to mail this and your guys…
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IT Professional Liability Insurance?
I have started the process of creating an IT consulting firm. I came across the Apple Consultants Network page. They require a $1 million General Liability insurance coverage. I did some research and found Hiscox on line at IT insurance ? Technology Insurance for IT Professionals has anyone used them, do we need it and is…
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I want to move to Texas
Or somewhere south where the house market is better than pa. Houses here are god awful expensive and the taxes suck. I heard sugar land Texas is a great area. My only dilemma is my job situation. The company I work for only has 2 offices, one here and one in Virginia. Are there companies out there that will interview…
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What’s the difference between sass tech support and Help desk/tech support?
I had an opportunity to interview at A SAAS provider-software as a service….However, I turned it down only because the hiring manger told me they don’t have sys adims, database guys, ect ect, Additionally, he mentioned they don’t do Windows , but only provide service/support for their own software. He said “before the…
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entering the field purely based on academics
I have a buddy that says coming into a company as a coop student is much better than trying to do it based off certs. Anyone here did it that way or know of folks who did?
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Updated CV after last critique.
Hi I have tried to implement the changes everybody who viewed my last C.V kindly suggested. It has a couple of fragmented sentences but I am told that isn't too important. But if anybody can advise ways of writing therm so that they are not fragmented I would appreciate it. Anyway have a look and tell me what you all think.
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Military guy needing some advice
In a bit of a quandary. My enlistment ends in September, and I am really torn between staying in and getting out. I have a 9 1/2 years in so I am right at the halfway point for retirement at 38 years old. I have looked at both of the positives and the negatives of each, and I can't come up with what I feel is completely…
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Got the Job!! (Tentative)
Got the call today and I was selected for the position. The just of it is, I'll be in a audit/regulatory role with the Gaming Commission as it relates to online gambling in my State (from the security side). Two things have to happen as of right now: 1. The position needs to be approved by the Governor's Office (no idea…
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Do your coworkers actively seek Certification?
I keep finding it amazing how my everyone I work with does not seem to care much for certification, education, or moving up. They all seem pretty content were they are and have no intentions of ever leaving unless they have to. At my first helpdesk job there were 2 of us who were trying to get certified and we both left…
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Applying internally at a new company?
Just curious what everyone's opinion is on applying for another position within the same company I just started at. A little background: I am an Operations Analyst and started in early Nov (About 5 months on the job). Our company has a soft policy regarding moves internally where one year is required before you can apply…
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Resume Critique Please!!!! ...for entry level job
Education Los Angeles Mission College (Mission Hills, CA) - Information Technology (GPA-4.0) 2/2013-Present Comptia A+ certification Comptia Net+ certification (June 21, 2013) Comptia Sec+ certification (July 30, 2013) National Polytechnic College of Engineering and Oceaneering (Wilmington, CA) - Commercial Diving…
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Resume Review Please.
I just realized I haven't updated my resume in a while, I just threw this together so any criticisms/comments/compliments would be great. Currently I only have help desk experience (I am working to fix that, I do have a home lab in progress and starting WGU for my BS-IT Security on 1 June), so hopefully I can land a NOC…
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I was asked by my boss to send him an email with a list of my accomplishments...
So recently I have cracked the case of the workstations failing to apply their patches here. This morning, my boss walks up to me and says that he would like for me to come up with a list of accomplishments and email it to him. He also made it clear that he needs it by tomorrow. I'm not sure what this means, but I am…
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How to get started on the path to an IT job?
Hey all, A little about me first, I'm 20 and have been kind of meandering through community college on a liberal arts transfer degree path. Now I've decided to focus on what I think I have the most aptitude for, which is computers. I've been in front of a computer much of my life, unfortunately messing around playing games…
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Expected NOC Tech 1 pay rate in Cleveland, OH
What should a typical NOC tech get payed working for a small IT services firm in the downtown area? I was thinking $12-15/hr but I keep getting from Payscale and other salary guides that 49k is about the average.
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Code42 (makers of CrashPlan) in Minneapolis is hiring
Company I work for has a few openings that I thought I would pass along in case anyone is interested. I am not part of the hiring process, just trying to get the word out to those who may be looking. Links to the jobs below: Careers - Code 42 Software, Inc. - Third shift (11pm-8am) dealing with Managed Private Cloud…
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Advice from fellow vets?
OK so I've been thinking a lot about signing up for army reserve part time since I've seen some IT jobs for part time and I could use the benifts and also gain some experience. What are your guys input or maybe some of you guys have had experience with this.
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Interview practice questions aimed at 1st/2nd Line Support
Over the last couple of years, i've been to lots of different interviews ranging from 1st to 2nd Line roles and along the way I have collected real interview questions most of which may seem standard stuff. I have had nearly 20 IT interviews in the last 2 years and a bit and I noticed a lot of them ask very similar…
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Wanted: Security Analyst 6+ months in NYC
Security Analyst 6+ months in NYC Purpose of Position: Support the daily oversight of IT Security systems and controls. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Day-to-Day administration of security system events and controls and systems monitoring based on direction from the Global Head of Security. Day-to-Day incident…
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Resume/Cover letter review for an entry level job.
Can someone please critique my resume/cover letter? I change the cover letter as fits, for the job description. Do I enough experience to find a help-desk/desktop support job? If so where can I look besides careerbuilder/dice/craigslist, I live in Mass if that matters.
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Finally landed a FTE position as a business analyst
Finally! A FTE position with benefits and matching 401k along with vacation days and sick. I know for some this may seem silly, but I have been literally a hired gun for the last 3 years and now it's time to transition into something more stable. This positions is heavily into requirements gathering as you would expect for…
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Is my school's CIS program worth it?
Hello everyone I'm an electrical engineer student but I'm seriously thinking about changing my major. I feel that an IT related job is what I really want to do. I received my A+ Cert. 5 years ago when I was in 9th grade. However, I never tried completing any more certificates because I thought electrical engineer was my…
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anyone know if this would be classed as a degree
i've just passsed my 680 and 685 ....640 is next .......then ccna......would this be classed as some sort of degree for computer science
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Network admin v Sys admin difficulty & salary
Hi guys I am curious for your opinion. What is job in general is more difficult (day-to-day tasks and responsibility) someone that does only a systems admin (Microsoft) role or someone that does a pure network admin role (Cisco). In terms of salary which type of admin earns more. In 'general' I know many factors come into…
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Network Engineering Positions
I have been looking around lately to see what all employers are looking for when it comes to network engineers. I'm finding that a lot of jobs are looking for people with CCIE level R+S knowledge, but then want either extensive security or voice experience as well. Some are even listing all 3. How do you break out of being…
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Am I underpaid? Like my job, not sure what to do...
The general consensus has been for many years now that you MUST change jobs ever 2 or 3 years to see big bumps in pay. I'd like to stay as positive as possible in this discussion and would really like some other perspectives. The organization I work for has recently expanded statewide. I started with them about 19 months…
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INFOSEC/Cyber jobs in San Antonio
I try to keep an eye on INFOSEC/Cyber job openings in San Antonio, but it seems like the jobs market there is a little bare at the moment... Just wondering if there are any INFOSEC/Cyber guys there that can give me a good picture of what's going on there. I'd like to move down that way in a couple of years and am starting…
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Not sure what to do
After getting my four certifications and improving my resume I'm starting to get a lot more contacts about IT jobs, the problem is that 90% of them are very short term contracts. Most are one to two week contracts for setting up PCs, the pay is good but I'm worried about a month down the line and work drying up again. My…
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Thinking about moving
Me and my wife have been looking at the Dallas/ Fort Worth area for some time now. I have been working as a Defense Contractor, but now im looking to make the leap to the civilian side. Anyone have an good ideas on how to make some contacts over there? good places to start my search? Anything would be appreciated.
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Should a resume be one page only?
On my last resume, I had a lot of useless fat. After shaving it off and rewording things, it seems as if I don't have any experience Could that be why employers aren't contacting me for interviews? My brother looked over it..and told me I should rid of the bullets since it's "old school". I've only been applying for entry…
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Got the JOB OFFER!!! Just waiting around...
Hey ladies and gents I got called today and was offered the NOC position. They even raised my desired salary a smudge considering the stressful shift and travel. Now just waiting on papers and when is start date. The interviewer also said will be calling the references and but know its okay. Already the reference I put…
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Good way/place/course to learn JSP
I know almost nothing about JSP, but may need to learn it. Anyone familiar with it recommend any online courses out there? Or other ways to learn it?
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Help me choose my career in IT Security field
Hi, Im a fresher,i have interest towards IT Security/cyber security.But im zero in networking. Should i start with A+,Network+,Sec +,CEH, SSCP, CISSP... Im planning to do all these certifications and gain knowledge too.. Am i in the right path or should i learn any thing extra other than this.... Guide me from your…
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Possible Job Opporuntiy Dilemna?
Ok so I just got a call from someone offering me a position as a PC Field Maintenance Technician job for Verizon Wireless. She told me it is a 6 month contract with possible extension depending on performance. They are going to submit all of my information and contact me in a few days. My problem is it is only 6 months…
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Career path help
* Hi, New here and I am looking for some input on my career path in InfoSec. Been in the IT industry for over 7 years, starting from helpdesk > system admin > disaster recovery support agent (current). For the past two and half years, I have geared myself towards infosec by passing A+ and GSEC (with 3/4 of the CISSP…
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Did my formal interview today... oh boy
Hello I recently posted I passed the phone interview the other day and today was my formal interview. I mixed up the title of the job over here in the thread it was not for a junior systems engineer it was for a NOC tech position. I had a long interview and met with the interviewer from the phone and went into more depth…
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Retiring Military looking for help Resume Posted
Hi all,I will be retiring in the next year or so and have begun my resume. Feeling a little lost, for the last 20 years I have had a job without having to worry about creating a resume. The time has come to enter the workforce and I'm not sure if I am on the right track. Looking for someone willing to take a look and…
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Where to Start?
Hello All, Mainly a lurker here but wanted to ask all of you a few questions if you don't mind. This may be long so please bare with me. I have been in the military 19yrs Active Duty Air Force. I plan on retiring at 22 years since this is the date I need to stay until to complete my transfer of my GI Bill to my daughter. I…
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Got the Job!
Quick background......Have been in my current Network Engineer/Help Desk Mgr. role for the last 5 years, 3 years on help desk before that. Applied for an IT Admin position with a local County Clerk of Courts office. Job posting closed. Was notified I made the cut for an interview. Went for the interview with the Director…
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Have BS in Biology, looking to start a career in the IT field.
I earned a BS in Biology from the University of Washington in 2008, and have since worked as a cop/Park Ranger in Yosemite National Park. I decided that law enforcement wasn't for me, though, and have decided to return to the one thing I've always excelled at: Computers/IT. I have no work experience, per se, but I have…
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Career Advice - Possible IT Consulting/Support Job
Hello all. Hopefully you can share your advice and experiences. Credentials: 5 years total in IT field. 3+ years at current job. I am a Sr. IT Analyst. A+ Network+ Server+ Working on MCSA, working knowledge of material. I am a Sr. Tech who does everything on my site from the lowest level desktop support to maintaining the…
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Career advice for a soldier
I am an active army stationed in Alaska. My contract is until Jan 2015 so naturally I'm thinking about "should I re enlist" "what am I going to do if I get out"? My MOS is 25N. I work with Cisco routers and switches, CUCM, CME, and various forms of encryption devices. I have a few certs and a security clearance. After I…
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Does anyone know of a good/free/online Operating Systems course
As the subject says, I'm looking for a free, online course dealing with operating systems. I took a class dealing with OSes for my undergrad, but I would like to go back and re-visit some of the material. I've checked Coursera, Udacity, iTunesU, edX, and Academic Earth... but have come up short... I'm kind of hoping that…
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Gaps in employment to focus on education
I'm currently employed as a mid-level sys. admin. with two year's experience in IT and working on an advanced degree for a very specialized niche in IT. I have less than a year left on the degree. I stopped growing from my experience at work at least six months ago, and it is unrelated to the type of position I'm working…
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Does your job contain instruction manuals?
I was wondering if your company provides you with work instructions/manuals that tell you how to do your job. Not sure if the company I work for has them due to them being ISO certified and I was curious. I keep refraining from posting to positions outside the company I'm currently at because I feel as though I will be…
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2nd interview for 1st line support
Hi guys, last Tuesday I had a telephone interview for a 1st line support role which consisted of technical questions like; "What's the difference between LAN and WAN? "What is SLA?" "What kind of network are you running at home?" ??? and a lot of others I can't remember. I thought I did badly as nerves took over but…
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Has this every happened to you? (frustrated w/ management)
I work on site for a government contractor as a Desktop Tech and I am looking to move up as I set a goal to not get comfortable. I started with the company as help desk for 9 months and moved up to DTS and been at it for about a year and a half now. I've been one of the top technicians for a while now and recently these…
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Acquiring relevant experience as a student
Hey everybody, Just stumbled across this site and I'll definitely be taking advantage of the host of information and resources on here. Quick question. I am a university student in a IT security program wondering how do I go about acquiring relevant experience before graduating? Any advice or suggestions will be helpful.
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Help Desk To NOC
Looking for a bit of advice. I currently work in a Help Desk position for the last 3 months. Its not bad but its more account management. I am getting paid pretty high for Help Desk, $19/hr. I have 1yr total IT experience between 2 jobs and an internship. No certs as yet but by the end of the year I will have my A+, S+,…
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CIS Major
Ok so this is my first post here but I've spent quite a bit of time reading a lot of topics on here trying to gather information before I posted. So im currently a Finance major but thinking of switching and going to CIS. Computer Forensics and Network Securities is what im interested in right now. The question is how well…
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Second Interview for State Job
Today I had my second interview for a position with the state. Basically it's with Gaming Enforcement and is for regulation of online gambling. It sounds like a great position, but I didn't geel they knew what they were looking for. On top of wanting to combine multiple security related positions into one. We shall see :)
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Wintel Interview Next Week
Hello as the title states I have an interview for Wintel support next week. I have been told to expect a 20 minute technical "exam" before the interview begins. As this would be my first concrete Wintel interview can anyone tell me what type of questions I should expect and the difficulty level? Thanks for any help
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Best route to get into Network Security(Penetration Testing)
Hi all, This is my first post so apologies in advance :) I'm on an industrial placement this year working as a test environment support analyst but I want to get into network security as a career as fast as possible. I have a basic knowledge of networks and security engineering from university/self study but nowhere near…
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New forum member looking for Degree Advice, want to do A.A.S then WGU BA
Hey guys, I would like to start pursuing a degree in network administration and right now since I have zero experience Im thinking about starting with one of two options, either a computer networking aas from here MCCC :: Computer Networking AAS or an IT network engineering degree from here Information Technology, Network…
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Interview Tommorow for Help Desk
So I have this interview for a position I had applied to through Monster and want some advice on the dress code level for this type of position. The company is "headquartered in Walnut Creek, CA, is a publicly traded company that provides technology and document-related services to businesses of all types, with an emphasis…
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Anyone thought about going the army route or navy route for IT?
If anyone has served in this field, is it "safe" job in the military to gain experience? I was looking at this and it's for reservists Network Switching Systems Operator-Maintainer Jobs (25F) | GoArmy.com I would gain experience and it would pay for any school...
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Interview with networking Lab...Failed!
Hey Guys, So I had an interview today...for a Network Engineer job that was presented to me 2 days ago. I wasn't told about the face to face interview until yesterday. Interview went well! Lab went horrible! I couldn't even remember how to set a created Vlan to the default Vlan. I couldn't remember how to set OSPF Area…
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Looking for some interview advice for a Senior Systems Engineer (Consulting)!
Good afternoon everyone. So yes, currently I work for a Microsoft partner as a level 2 Systems Engineer providing consulting services for clients in our 5 state regional area. I absolutely love what I do, the people I get to meet, and everything about it except for two things (I will get to those two things at a later…
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Interview tomorrow for Account manager.
Hey, has anyone ever started off as an "Account Manager" Entry level. I posted my resume on careerbuilder and got a response saying they looked over my resume and thought i'd be a good match. I figured this would be a data entry type job but i asked the HR and they said no initial. I'm worried because I really want an "IT"…
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Review my resume
Hey guys, Review my resume. Did a bit of editing this past weekend. About to start sending it out on some job applications. Please let me know what you guys think. Thanks
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Any network/storage engineers in the DC Metro Area looking for work?
My company is hiring. Datacenter/managed service provider. I've been here since January 1, and I absolutely love this place. We're looking for an experienced network engineer, familiar with the latest Cisco & Juniper technologies, and preferably with prior colo/managed hosting experience. For the storage engineer position,…
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Engineers, time to start learning SDN
After reading this, i was a bit excited and worried at the same time thinking days of network engineers are numbered but thinking about it, technologies change and we have to adapt or sink. The changing role of the network admin, as told by networking vendors As quoted from the article
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Am I chasing the wind? Infosec telecommute
I'm working on my CISSP and am taking it in a couple weeks. During this time I've also been doing some soul-searching and realized that I am ready to make a lateral move into 100% infosec. I'm done with being a technical engineer and my passion has shifted to information security, policies, procedures and management. Where…
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Where to send resumes
Okay, this might be a bit out of the range of this forum but I looked for other forums and haven't found a good place to ask this so what is a good way to determine what local companies you send your resume or contact about possible employment? With my business marketing I usually just scrape companies off Google Maps and…
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Frustrations as an SA
I'm in a bit of a frustrating situation. Part of my job duties is to take care of network security along with my SA/ web developer duties. I made a bid to my higher ups about recommendations to change security wise ( remove local admin access for all users, block streaming video, music, changing passwords every 90 days,…
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Degree Advice
Hi guys, I was looking for some advice regarding my degree path. I currently hold both an A.S. in Business Administration and a B.S. in Business Administration (Management). I am looking to get some sort of IT credential (beyond certs). I've worked at a help desk now for about 6 months and I'm looking to get a strong set…
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WGU MSISA admission requirements
According to WGU's website, these are the steps necessary for enrollment: * Apply for admission. * Possess a bachelor’s degree from a regionally or DETC-accredited institution. * Demonstrate IT security experience through at least one of the following three methods:* Have earned a bachelor’s degree in IT security or IT…
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Review my resume
Hey guys,Just wanted some help with my resumes. Not sure if I should remove some items. I had some training in cisco in college but forgot most of it since haven't been using it recently.Anyways attached is my resume. Any help will be appreciated.
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Passed phone interview now on to formal interview for junior systems engineer?
Hey I passed a phone interview yesterday for junior systems engineer position which thanks to my linked in profile got me the phone interview. I guess my resume does suck not even people hear wanted to answer lol. Anyways she liked me and answer the tech questions all good except for one which dealt with exchange which I…
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Interviewing for Business Analyst position tomorrow
Some of the big topics that I need to cover ETL Business Rules I am familiar with ETL I recently provided assistant with the Extract piece in my last effort. I am familiar with business rules at a high level but not comfortable with them yet. I did a Wiki, but if any members could provide additional information that would…
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What should I do now?
Hi, I am a Bachelor of Computer Applications Graduate from Bangalore, India. I am good at programming in C, C++, VB6 and Java, now I am confused what should I do next? My options are: 1) Software Developer (.NET) 2) Software Programmer (JAVA) 3) Oracle Database Career (Not much idea on this) I dont want to make quick…
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Very Different Opportunities
I have been working as a Virtualization Engineer for a large international bank the last year or so. I am responsible for the VMWare and Citrix implementations and management in US, Canada, and South America. I like what I do- however, I am really not thrilled with the direction our new management is taking us and their…
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Had my first real "OH ****" moment with a huge mistake I made last night
Well, they say it's bound to happen to everyone in IT (They will make a small handful of really bad mistakes). Well, I never thought my first would happen so soon... I have been doing Systems Administration for 7 months now and it all began last night. I was preparing some workstations to patch last night and so I VPNd in…
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Virtually NO experience, but Master's IT (Info. Sec), 4 Certs - What am I in for?
Hey all. I've been in the military for the past 9 years. Almost all of it has been overseas. My job in the military was heavily Law-Enforcement oriented (Military Equivalent of SWAT, but full-time Detective). I was a Police Officer prior to joining, and a P.I. before that. I say this not to brag (trust me, if you're in the…
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Had my interview today. Did I screw up badly?
Had my interview today. I think it went well, met with a lady from HR first, and then an IT manager. I answered some typical questions, some of them your boiler plate interview questions, others were a little more tech related and touched a lot on customer service (it's a desktop support interview). At the end there was a…
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IT Career - Blogging and Social Media
Hi Guys, I check out IT/Networking blogs on occasion. Some of the best one's I came across while doing a Google search on a random problem. I'm considering coming up with my own blog, but not 100% dedicated to technology, moreso a day to day chronicling of work experiences in the world of consulting. I see the value in the…
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Should or can I put this on my resume? (cisco guy given juniper experience)
I'm a networking student and at my school we are part of the Cisco Networking Academy. Two weeks ago I got my CCENT and am studying for my CCNA. Recently, I landed an IT internship through school, it is helpdesk, but hey, its experience. I talk frequently with the network admin and he knows I am a networking student so he…
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Any recommendations for a bachelor degree in Network Administration?
I am currently in a local tech college for IT-Network Specialist. It is a good program and part of the Cisco Networking Academy. I truly love networking, and education. My original plan was to go to a 4 year university after graduation or Computer Science. However, after talking to some people I learned the courses are…
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Phone Interview today for Internship
Hey guys, So today I have a phone interview at 2pm for an internship with my cities IT department for entry level stuff. I had a interview for the same exact position a few months ago and got turned down. I guess I am getting another interview for it hoping I can seal the deal an land this so I can get more experience. I…
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New resume critique please
I've been working on a help desk resume that incorporates my long retail experience with my IT experience, I think I got it close but could use a look from others to identify issues and what to highlight. So go ahead and start tearing it apart. https://docs.google.com/file/d/0BzhVyezIPy0JVVNBUnUwcGNXb1k/edit?usp=sharing
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Anyone ever worked for E team?
got a job offer with them, seems like it's one of those contract to hire jobs. I'm new to IT jobs no experience, went to school and also got my A+ cert. Desktop Support job, asked me some questions about active directory and anti virus. Anyone ever worked with this company the process seems weird to me normally you would…
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should i pursue a server 08 cert if i have no on the job experience?
Im just looking for some general advice based off of what i've heard from different sources. Ive been in a technical school (job orps) for over a year studying for my IT certifications, so far i have my A+, Net+, MCTS (70-680) and i'm scheduled to take my MCITP (70-685) cert test next week. pending the test results, im up…
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Resume Critique Please
Any criticisms/comments/compliments would be great. I'm considering adding watermarks to my certifications at the bottom of the resume, but think this might be a little too tacky. Any ideas for lines, separating or general design would be greatly appreciated, I'm not an amazing graphical/document designer. Also, the top…
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Lack of formal education is killing me. Seeking advice.
Hi all, I've been a lurker here for the past few weeks but finally registered making this my first thread and to hopefully get some helpful advice. I'm 27 and I've been working in and around computers almost my entire life. I know the in's and out's of computer hardware extremely well, I know how to solder/de-solder, I'm…
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WGU Network Administration or state school Computer Science degree?
Trying to weight the pros and cons of each of these, I have about 60 credits right now from a local community college in general ed classes, including some programming, no AS degree. Currently work for a web hosting company doing tech support, not trying to be there forever, goal is to eventually move into Linux system…
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anyone ever work at sanofi?
i just got a job offer from sanofi pasteur for OSS technician, and just wanted to know what to expect and if good oppratunities came from working at this company.
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Possible job opportunity, need advice
Hey Guys, I have an 2nd interview with a defense contractor out here in Virginia next week for a weekend day shift position. It's a rotating shift 3 days on 4 days off and vise versa. It's for a Network operations center dealing with some Linux and cisco troubleshooting but a big part monitoring. I'm currently in a tech…
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Nervous about phone interview/my chances getting a job
Hi everybody, I currently work at a large university in which there is one central IT office and several smaller IT departments supporting specific schools on campus. I work in one of the smaller IT departments in a Helpdesk position and have been here for a little over 3 years (plus about 2 years working for main IT…
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Request for Resume Critique
Good afternoon everyone. I'm presently 32 and in school along w/ working a full time job. My goal is to land a position as a Help Desk rep moving up to Desktop Support and then to System Admin. I'm presently prepared to take my A+ in the next 45-60 days followed by the MS 7 exam a month later. Unfortunately, outside of…
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need advice..next chapter or stay?
Hi All, I need some advice from you guys.. Let me start, basically I'm working on IT as Network Administrator on a company for almost 3yrs+ now but I'm under agency supply to this company. My contract will be ending next month and basically I already submit my final vacation notice (rotation) to my boss and let him know…
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C.V/Resume review please
Well since pro C.V writing isnt supposed to be good and I have a new cert I think its time to have my C.V ripped apart by the lovely people of TE Attachment not found.
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Denied from help desk jobs.
Hi all, I was denied from two help desk jobs..At the moment I have no experience in help desk but I am trying to get experience by getting in the door. My last job rejection, the other candidate had experience over me. Anyone have any tips to help improve my chances? Here is my current resume so you can see as well and…
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Updated Resume from feedback is this better?
I changed the resume to what some people told me to do. I hope it was the way they were telling me. Let me know ladies and gentlemen I updated it again had a error in it. Hope this is good so far I havent got any hits besides recruiting agencies.
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Starting a IT services business.
I was recently approached by a family member that asked if I would be interested in starting an IT consulting business. I never had really thought about the opportunity, but have seen many successful IT consulting firms that my company deals with on a day to day basis, even though the technical talent is "sub par". I was…
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WGU - Which focus?
Hi Folks, I am currently enrolled in the BSIT degree program with WGU. Only on my 2nd term but I am considering changing to a security focus. I have been in IT 20+ years on the infrastructure side, OS, Servers, Virtualization etc. I notice that the BSIT has quite a bit of programming courses and I have never been good with…
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Resume critique please
Hello guys, I am an occasional poster, frequent lurker on here. I see this forum is a place where all the IT Geeks interact and a good way to get a career advise or a tip. I am currently at the process of relocating from Cairo, Egypt to the US, Boston, MA to be specific and I am searching for jobs. So I decided to put my…