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WGU's MSISA program, should you just do the EC-Council certs before starting...
the program? Or just take it normally as part of your degree? This is me assuming Certs waive requirements in WGU's Masters programs like in their Bachelors.
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How long do you say one should stay at a regular Help Desk Support role?
Was it 2 years max? What would be said about people who have spent 6-9 years?
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How to get a NONE Phone Support Job in IT?
I am breaking into the IT field and I need an entry level IT job but most of those that come up are "sit on the phone and help people for 8 hours a day". I can't do this job because I will go crazy sitting in a box on the phone all week. But, I need experience and wanted to know what kind of jobs I should be looking for…
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2013 - Ten Tech Skills Heading the Way of the Dinosaur
Thought this was interesting and I would share... This year's top 10 skills that are going the way of the dinosaur (in no particular order) include the following: 10 Tech Skills Heading the Way of the Dinosaur - 2013 Edition
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Voice and Security, what's hot?
I'am seeing voice evolving so what do you think will be a trend for the next 1-5 years? :)
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Helpdesk to Systems Admin, how?
I have over 4 years experience on a 4 different helpdesks, I know it's a long time to spend in this role but during that time I left to start my own business which failed, that was a year ago and I've been in two different helpdesk roles since and really want to get out now and move forward. I want to go the systems…
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Looking for info on job market in or around RTP, NC
I'm considering a move to RTP, NC this was actually brought on by a poll someone posted a month ago about what places people would prefer to work in. I can't seem to find the tread but I wold love to here some thoughts on anyone living in that general area. I'm currently confiding Cary or Raleigh as the places I would…
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How bad is it if I don't wear a suit to an interview
I have a second interview with HP and will again not be able to go in in a suit. I dont have a fitting suit and Ive been holding off on buying one because I want to spend a good $500 on one that looks moderately nice. I need a well paying job first for that since I dont make much as an intern. I will just wear a shirt, tie…
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Help order my experience on my resume.
So not quite sure how to order my experience... I have two jobs that are ongoing, one is the Military Reserves and another is IT consulting. Unsure as of where to put my recent 6 month contracted job. Before or after my "ongoing" positions? Thanks!
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Got Offered a job. Need help negotiating salary.
Now this is a public job - city job. I was initially brought in to interview for a help desk position. Salary was around the entry level mark of a typical help desk position. Now they said they were really impressed with my skills and now offered me a job supporting end users. End User Support - Job title. I really don't…
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Yes, it's this thread again: Interview next week? What to expect?
I submitted my resume to a company and didn't really expect to hear anything, but I got a phone call from a lady in HR regarding the position. Very nice, we talked about her company and mine and what I do, why I want to leave, etc.... So I'm supposed to hear back regarding scheduling a 'meeting with the manager', next…
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Got An Interview Next Week
The job title is IT lead. Basically covering all aspects of IT (hardware, software and networks) support for around 600 users. I've been with my current company for 8 years. I'm stuck in a rut though and need to move. Now taking into account I live in the North of Ireland and there are never many jobs being advertised…
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Difference - WGU Network Design vs Network Administration
I had seen a thread about this a while back but I can't find it know. What is the main difference between WGU's Network Design and Management and Network Administration. I am pretty sure I going to go with the Network Administration but I am looking for some first hand accounts.
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Career advice Cisco track
Ok, I need some guidance and advice. I'm about to complete my CCNA cert in a short time, and will progress to the NP R&S track. My intent, is to then go for either the Security or Voice tracks. I was advised to first get my NP in R&S, as it will deepen my understanding of Cisco networking, and the Voice or Security track…
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College Credits for Certification
Hey all, I was wondering if you all would be willing to share a list of schools that grant college credit for Microsoft certifications (or other vendors)? Colleges: Thomas Edison State College (MCSE and MCP only) University: Western Governors University (MCITP, MCTS, MCSE) If you know any, please keep adding them. Thanks!
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Another Career Advice thread
Hello everyone. real quick about me 31 years old, B.S. in engineering technology, my current position is Biomedical Engineer Tech for a hospital and I've been in this field for 6 years. My current pay is 54k or 57k when you factor in on call pay. My problem, I feel theirs a lack of growth in this field. My solution, change…
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Another resume critique thread..
Since I see so many thread about others wanting their resume critique, I'd figure I may as well get my crappy resume crtitqued as well. I'm looking to talk with HR at my job about moving to the network operations or system administration group to move out of my current help desk role. I wanted to revise my resume to submit…
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Resume Critique - Seeking Help and Advice Please!!
Looking into changing careers and diving into IT. As my resume states I do have an associate's in computer networking form 2006 and some recent part time consulting. I'm currently working on my A+ cert and decided to begin putting together a resume. I haven't put one together in years so your advice and help will be needed…
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Anyone doing SAP Basis Administration?
OK... so, the person that recruited me for my current position contacted me with an opportunity for a person with strong AD experience, database background, and virtualization experience to be trained as an SAP Basis administrator, with promises of a large salary after a couple of years after some experience is gained. My…
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Information Security - Entry level pay?
I'm currently working in IT for a company that deals with physical security (emphasis on the ISC2 domain) and am planning on staying roughly two years. It will be my only IT experience, but it deals with some fairly high-level IT understanding, especially for a first IT job. By then, I hope to have my B.S. in IT Security…
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Expected Salary for this position?
I would like to get other IT professionals opinions on the the salary expectation for a position based on the job description below. The position supports and administers ~350 users and systems, as well as ~10 servers. The position deals primarily with the client side of operations and only takes care of "their own"…
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Resume critique request
Hey guys, Please let me know what you guys think of my resume. I just started working on my CCENT and my goal is to get out of the helpdesk! Any advice on certs to get or particular experience I should strive to obtain that would help me advance passed the help desk would be appreciated. At this point I've been trying to…
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Contemplating a move from InfoSec to Networking/Network Security....
I've been working in security for the past 5 years, primarily identity and access management. I also have another year and a half of more involved and varying security experience at my previous employer. During my year and a half with that employer I was the JOAT and did everything outside of programming and database…
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Law firm position
Anyone here work for a law firm/office doing IT? I have an opportunity for a helpdesk/trainer position. It would be a lateral move but a 10k raise. Benefits would be good for medical but vacation would be lacking from my current position. I am just curious on the work environment. I heard it can be stressful but seeing if…
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Apple Tech job vs Tech job?
So I have an option of applying for a Apple tech job and they will train me to become certified and become full time or I can take a part time job working with computer hardware and software and my A+ skills will be used. My question is, is it worth taking a Apple tech job for experience? I mean I will only be working with…
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Northrop Grumman
I've been applying to several high profile companies such as Lockheed Martin, Boeing and Northrop Grumman. I applied to Northrop Grumman on Friday as 12PM midnight, and just received a rejection letter. In the rejection letter it says that I don't meet the requirements. Normally, in my experience, a company will send this…
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Are there any other schools like WGU?
With the accelerated programs and they competency based testing? Thanks...
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Choosing WGU IT specialty
Hi gang, I left college 15+ years ago, between 2 schools I had at least 3 years done. I worked in different areas of IT in the time after, so at least 13 years of experience now doing different things. I did my MCSE in 99 in NT4 and my CCNA probably around 8 or so years ago. I was most of the way through my CCNP but I…
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Why not..... critique my resume?
Used to be 2 pages, I rammed it down to one and made it more IT specific. I used to have my coursework completed on the bottom as a last thing as well, but I realize it may be of no importance.
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Long Term Unemployed
The Terrifying Reality of Long-Term Unemployment - Yahoo! Finance Anyone else seen this article? Any thoughts? How much would certs help (and which ones) for those unemployed for quite a while?
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Help deciding career path...
Hey Techexams, I just found this forum and it looks like a great resource of information for help obtaining certifications. Right now I'm trying to decide whether I want to work with Cisco, Microsoft or work with databases. When did some of you guys figure out what you wanted to do with your IT career and how?
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Resume Critique - Seeking Help and Advice Please!!
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Need advice on certification path
Good day guys/girls, I am a project manager in charge of providing oversight to the development of multi-million dollar software projects.... My background is mostly project management and business oriented so I am looking for a certification to go along with my PMP and my ITILvF. My project concerns the integration of a…
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Wish me luck on my interview tomorrow
This is a positions focused on the business side of one of the biggest beer companies in the world. It will be providing data analysis along with Excel and Access support for the sales and marketing teams. This is strictly a business role, but I am excited to transition to this side of the house. I'm sitting on a short…
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Top degree from Carnegie Mellon in CS is worth how much?
25 College Diplomas With the Highest Pay - Yahoo! Finance
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Where can I start for an infosec job?
I have recently passed the Security + and working on the CISSP. Base on the CBK, I can fulfilled 2 out of the 4 years require experiences. The part I believe my experiences qualify is access control. My background is IT support. I have been working in business/IT support positions in the last few years. I do support for in…
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Certifications on resume
Hello, I have some limited experiences in IT. Mostly related to monkey work, such as PC deployments, basic troubleshooting when simple things go wrong, setting up printers, outlook configuration etc.. I don't really consider this to be real IT work and I feel like the "skills" I apply here do not really give me the right…
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Computer related Job, confined to a life infront of a screen?
Had a curious thought shoot through my mind, Does working in I.T. mean your doomed to a life in front of the screen? * How long per day are you sitting down? * Do you take lots of short breaks? * Do you get much exercise/take longer breaks? * Are there any days which you don't use the computer for a majority of it? * - if…
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Cable Up!!
Pics from a recent cable "fix."
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Network Engineer Jobs - The (seemingly) lucrative contract work
I was wondering if there were any professionals out there who had experience doing Cisco contract work/network engineer contract work. I (like many others, I am sure) would love to travel a bit through the course of my career. I was hoping someone could shed some light on this subject. I am young, single, I have a 4-year…
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What happened to all the Entry Level IT job
I have been having nothing but trouble trying to break into the IT field and it's because I have no real work exp. in IT. All the jobs I see want 2 years of exp. or more. I had HR call me and tell me we need someone with exp for this position. Their job add sits there for over a month and I'm going gee you could have…
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Foreign Service Opening
Just thought I'd post that the Dept. of State is currently accepting applications for Information Management Specialists in the Foreign Service through 8/12/2011. If you are at all interested and meet the qualifications I'd apply ASAP as the selection/clearance process can take up to a year. If you have any questions feel…
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Legitimate weekend gig offer?
I applied for a gig on craigslist and received this reply a couple of days later. Could anyone tell me if this is legitimate? How can I ensure that I will get paid properly?? Can anyone share some experience? I'm relatively new to weekend gigs here and there.
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Important interview test Monday need help
So I have an interview Monday for a Temp to hire as Technical support and they said they would be testing me and I know its technical questions. The position will provide technical assistance to the Company computer system and its users. This position will give technical assistance to the Company systems and its users.…
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WGU Software track
Im about to finish my Associates in Computer Info Systems in a couple of weeks from community college and seriously considering WGU. The big selling point to me is all the certs that come along with the program especially the Java programming cert. I currently have CIW Web Associates cert and plan on taking the compTIA…
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WGU: Java certs?
I plan on attending WGU in a few months and plan on focusing on Java. I would like to know what certs does the WGU courses prepare you for. I know there used to be the SJCP, and is one that I would like to get. Now that Oracle bought Sun did this change the name of the certs as well? Would one be prepared to take the SJCP…
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How bad are gaps in career and what is the right approach?
I have a gap of 1 year and 3 months as I moved to a new country and the job market was not that great I was not able to get a job.However in the mean time I did a couple of certification (CCENT and ITIL -f) and will be sitting for CCNA in a few days time.I am from a teleco background.Now that I am getting a few calls from…
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Do any of you have a job that you enjoy?
I am in college studying for a BSc in Computer Science. I am dreading working though, when I am done with college. I've only had 2 jobs. HATED both of them. Do any of you have a job that you truely enjoy? What do you do?
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Wgu kft1
What did you guys do for the parter portion of this class? I just passed KET1 and an going to begin on KFT1 tonight.
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Anyone Ever Get Turned Down For A Position & Then See The Position Posted Again?
This is mind blowing, well at least for me it is. I saw a position for a part time position with a company here in Chicago for IT. The position was level 1 support for clients having issues connecting the wireless network in the hospitality industry. Anyhow, I had to do a voice interview via an iPhone app to start the…
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How far into a project/contract is it kosher to apply for a new job
I am currently on a 3 month project 6 weeks into the project. I was thinking 2 more weeks and I will start applying. I have never worked such a short project by design, although I must admit it has been fairly nice. There is a chance that I could be brought on fulltime, I am unsure at this point. My contracting agency said…
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1st Interview in IT..
I was wondering if anyone can give me any tips on what to expect. I've never interviewed for an IT position before, and frankly I'm a lil nervous about it....
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Weeks Without a Manager...
Our company has lost 2 Data-Cisco Engineers and 1 Manager in the winter, I came in as a Network Engineer to hold off the wall of tickets, projects, deployments, Solarwinds deployment, switch refresh, IOS nation wide refresh, etc... and have done so very successfully. Now, I've begun doing Circuit, Network Edge, Network…
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Strategy for new IT professionals
I've been doing searches on Dice and Indeed lately (locally) and have seen a rash of pure mobility support. There must be 6 positions out there for different companies. I validated it wasn't multiple recruiting agencies for the same position. Here is my thinking so bare with me. First of all service desk position are out…
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That 1st job
So, I'm a fresh college graduate with Network+ and CCNA. What can I do to land a first real job? I shouldn't bother going into concentrations for Cisco stuffs since I have 0 experience? What would help now? A+? MTA? Thanks.
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Odd Phone Interview
A little background -- I'm an IT Manager for a smaller company (~70 employees) that recently passed the CISSP exam and have begun to look for opportunities that will allow me to grow my skills within information security governance (compliance, audit, risk management). My current job deals with a little bit of that, but…
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WGU BSIT or BSITNW
I start my WGU this may, however Im still trying to finalize what degree path I want to take. I have a few college credits that should be transferred, and also work as a jr sys admin. Traditional school did not work for cause I felt like I was not learning anything also was not really interested or good at the…
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Soon to graduate - WGU MBA IT Management: Need some advice!
Hey folks, Got some really great advice when I was about to start the MBA program at WGU. My time is coming to a close! I graduate in July. Let me tell you this degree is no joke. The courses really make you prepare for the situations you might encounter! Now another question! I'm looking to bolster my resume by adding…
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In a dilemma over work history...
I have been studying for certs a decent amount of time......I did not think I would enjoy it as much as I do but am really surprised that I find all the topics really interesting and love learning more. So far I have passed the A+,N+ and S+ exams and after finishing them I find myself really interested in InfoSec and…
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WGU Named a Top Military-Friendly School for Sixth Consecutive Year
Saw this on some Yahoo link today. If there are any Vets on here that want to use that GI Bill on a good online university, WGU seems to be a go to place =D WGU Named a Top Military-Friendly School for Sixth Consecutive Year - Yahoo! News
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What pay range for a help desk position?
I have my Associate of Applied technology Degree and my A+ Certification but no real work experience in the IT field. The job I applied for started at 13 an hour but minimum wage is around $10 in Washington State. I feel that I should be paid 14-15 an hou and yes I understand that pay is whatever the company wants to pay…
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Follow up to previous thread - earn less for working from home
Well boss and I finally got together. Few weeks ago I had my review, and the company then had to debate as to what the raise should be, and if they would allow working from home (if so a reduced raise was a possibility). The meeting was short. Raise will be 2k. No work from home option (they don't believe in it). Then the…
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2nd week working and cert (short post)
So i began a at-home tech support job. I am just finishing up my 2nd week, and just wanted to say that I like it, and its actually pretty easy to me. Also I am taking the ITAA Information SecurityAwareness Certificate assessment, and wondering is that actually worth putting on a resume. (taking for a class)
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Career Change... Need Advice
Ok im 31 and making 40k a year at a dead end job right now. I've been interested in doing IT work for a long time now. Right now I kind of got my mind made up on pursuing a Associate's degree in Information Security at a local community college then transferring to a 4 year university and getting my Bachelor's. I was…
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Boss problem
Currently i am in desktop support,my friend who is an MBA works in a company where he did his internship as he had a good relationship with the boss who is also the owner, as he considered him a friend he trusted him, he and his colleagues who joined with him was not given appointment or offer letter as the boss kept…
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Unable to get hired, what's wrong with me or what I am doing wrong?
OK here is my situation. I have over 6+ years of experience as Technical Support / Help Desk. My current Job is so stressful, high load of work, most of angry/escalation calls and less pay. It's been over 6-8 months and I am trying to change Job but unable to get any Job. I am in Canada, do have clean criminal, credit…
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INFOSEC optimal skills development path?
As I learn the Linux CLI, I can't help but think I should look into other skills before diving into Linux too deep.What would be the preferred path learning skills that build upon the previous ones as far as security goes? Some technologies and skills that come to mind are: MS Windows, MS Server, Linux (Which one?),…
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Host Gator is Hiring I think all the positions are in Texas
Web Hosting Jobs and Careers with HostGator.com
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Relocating from Florida to wherever
Since I hit a real disappointment with a previous job experience (4 interviews at Tampa General Hospital) I've think I've had enough of Florida especially Tampa, this place is horrible. It's the good boy system where ever I go, no one gets rewarded for hardwork and consistency anymore and I can't sit here and allow my…
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Guys, please check my C.V and advise for edit/improvement
Hi all, please take a look at my resume, I am not getting job despite of applying tons of places. Please advise what I need to edit, revise etc to make it better. Thanks a Million in advance.
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CyberSecurity and 6 Figure Roles
I wonder how this would differ for private uncleared positions? Cyber$ecurity and $ix-Figure Roles - Defense & Intelligence News
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Is this appropriate to do during an internship?
I recently landed an IT internship with an NFL team. It's an amazing experience to say the least. However, it is for desktop support, and I am currently a student in the Networking field. We have a network administrator here who seems like a very nice guy. Is it appropriate to ask him questions related to networking? In my…
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Moving to Public sector - anything I should know?
Before this year, I have always worked in the private sector in IT Support. This year I took a temp job at the Red Cross and absolutely love it here. Unfortunately, it is a temp job and there are no benefits. Being a nonprofit, there is very little money to spend anywhere, which I wouldn't mind if I had health insurance.…
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Interview. Any of you guys know or have heard about this company???
U.S. Computer Corporation, job in help desk. Let me know your thoughts, please.
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For those not in tech support, what's your average day like?
I've been in TS too long. I've dabbled in quite a few different fields, but for those of you that are in say, networking, what's your average day? I mean switches can't die every day, requiring replacement or reconfiguring for instance. So what's your specialty and what's your average day? I just hope that IT isn't putting…
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Asking for a title change and salary adjustment
I've just about worked up the nerve to ask the big boss for a title change and salary adjustment. A little background (bear with me, I'll keep it as brief as possible): Moved into Assistant Sys Admin 11 years ago. This role has changed tremendously as I've learned and grown. Basically was helpdesk for a couple of years…
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Making the transisition, What level?
I am in the process of making the transition from my current career to IT, but my question is stemmed from the fact that there is some overlap present between IT and my current position. My question is: What level of job should I be qualified? I am currently an electrician (~5 years), but I tend to deal with many items…
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Prioritizing education, skills, and experience in resume
My resume includes 3 sections: education, skill, experience I am applying for a jr. project lead job with an interview that will be conducted at my university. I will be graduating in May. For the past couple years, I have had my education at the very top, followed by skills, then by experience. At this time, I had much…
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First Network position - resume advice
Hi all, I'm applying for my first networking position. I have one question regarding my resume. How can I include in my CV that I might not have practical network experience (was systems admin for many years), but my motivation, not only to work in the network industry, but also to learn and study networking material? And…
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Started my new job, and hope for those who are still looking...
So I started my new job today. After 7 years of working for the DoD in various IT roles, I decided it was time for a change and moved to the private sector. Boy was that ever the best decision I could have made! The new job is with one of the top 5 banks in the country, and I'm on the retail services router team as an…
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Being in the Help Desk hole
I've been reading a few threads and it seems that I'm not the only guy that is tired of the help desk role and want to move out. I'm planning on finishing up the CCNA before the test changes September. I'm just curious how some of you got out the help desk and whether there's any companies I should look at in the Metro…
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limited term?
does that mean its only for like 1 year long if a job says limited term?
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I am now a Network Engineer! :)
As many of you probably know I've been working as a desktop engineer since graduating college in May of last year. Since then I have passed my Network+ and recently my CCNA. I managed to land a gig at a pretty large company to work as a network engineer recently. They were very impressed with my studies and home lab…
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Ridiculous job offers
Hi guys, I know everyone is aware of the problem that companies are looking to hire people with experience and there is no place you can get that experience. However, I want to share with you something that made me laugh: This is an ad for a JUNIOR network admin: Successful applicants must have the following minimum…
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1st Networking job help?
Hi, I'm looking for my 1st networking job. I'm 27, have a BSc Degree in IT, I'm studying a MSc in Networking, have Network+ and I'm studying for CCNA (Hopefully pass before june). My experience is 2 years in as a Project Manager, it was in website development though and I'm on £24k a year. I've gained a lot of skills but I…
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so update on my IT career?!!
hey guys, I haven't had the time to post in a while but here are some updates on my IT career.. Well for starters I found out I passed all my classes for my 1st term at WGU. 2nd After almost 8 years at a company I wasn't ever promoted when my old supervisor resigned and took another positiion at a another company. I was…
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Job title Help
Hey guys, I need some help with a job title role that I have on my resume, but I dont quite think I fall under the cateogory. I am getting my reusme out there and I dont want to get calls for positions that I have been contacted about that I feel I do not qualify for. Would you guys please critique what I have done and…
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Shopping around for an MS in IA/Network Security/Cybersecurity
All, I'm currently in my last year of my BS program in Computer Networking with Regis University. Although they do have a MSIA program that looks fairly good, it still couldn't hurt to shop around and see what is good out there. Does anyone have any experience with Regis' MSIA program? What are some other good reputable…
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Go ahead and apply for a school and take out loans or wait for an employer to pay?
I'm debating whether I should pull the trigger on going for my Masters and taking out more student loans or just waiting to see if I'm lucky enough that my next employer can pay for it? How do your companies typically handle tuition reimbursement?
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What IT jobs are Flexi-time or work from home
Just wondering what jobs would be the above? :)
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Looking for IT manager in the Tampa area
My company has been trying to fill a manager position for quite some time now and I just figured maybe somebody on this site may have the experience they're looking for. I'm not sure if they're just taking their time to make sure they find the right person but the last manager was fired because he apparently snapped on…
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People from the UK: Any good Contractor Agencies ?
If they even exist, can anyone here in the UK recommend an agency for good contractor jobs who don't try to sell you roles for £100 / day :)
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Confused where to go from current 2-year NOC position
First I would like to thank everyone for taking a look at my thread. I am new to these forums, so if I posted in the wrong section, please forgive me. I have been working a NOC position for almost 2 years now..i'll be 2years next month..FORTUNATELY , the company i work for is alil small, so the NOC responsibilities are…
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Anybody know a great Company in a great City looking for UCCX Experience? (VoIP)
Hello TE Community! I am working a contract that is up in a month or two and I have decided to relocate. I am interested in moving to a large city with a booming tech industry, the problem is I can't decide where to go because I have really enjoyed some of the places I've visited and simply can't make up my mind between…
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A+ network+ security+
Hi, currently I have my a+ and soon my network+ and security will shortly follow after. Anyhow I want to get into the IT helpdesk that runs under the government, my dad works there so I do have connections that will assist me. My question is will these certifications and 1 year best buy computer tech experience. How will…
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MIS Degree Looking for advice in IT
Hello everybody! I am a recent graduate (2012) and currently looking for a job in the IT industry. I never had any experience working in the IT world before. Most of what I learned about computer were through self-taught, friend, or school teaching. I have an MIS degree. To be quite honestly, I don't even know what the…
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Which field has more potential?
Hi guys, I'm pretty new here I've only posted a couple of times. I found this website through researching WGU on google. The website it's self is a really nice resource for information, and the community is quite nice also. WGU also looks like a nice place and I'm going to go ahead and move forward with it. I have a couple…
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Please critque my Resume
Hey guys, I am going to be graduating from CSU Fresno in 6 weeks with my degree in my signature. I have been getting replies here and there but nothing substantial so far. This could be obviously due to the fact that I am wanting to relocate and I am applying for jobs out in the bay area and Orange county and I cant really…
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Looking to transition into IT, from a Non-IT Career/Background
A little about myself, I current work in the public sector I've been in it for about 5 years and it just doesn't interest me anymore. I have always enjoyed working with technology, building computers, programming, etc. I am not jaded, I get my work done, I just want a change. Why IT, well it interest me, I like studying…