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Immedaite Resume Critique
Techexams,After showing other professionals my resume, posting on this site for critique and fixing it, here is my resume once again. You will note that experience as an Assistant Tech Support Student is somewhat similar to as a Field Service Intern. Thank you.
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Critique my resume
Looking to have my resume critiqued. I have been in IT for a few years and deal with CIO level customers for large organizations everyday and wonder how they get there with the experience they show me. My thought is my resume isn't up to par so I am putting it out for TE to critique
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The time has come: Resume Critique
I've decided to revamp my resume a little bit and make it more security focused as previously it was a little more spread out between all of my IT experience. Since I'm focusing on moving forward in security and targeting only security jobs I've taken out some unrelated stuff and added more of the security experience I…
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Interview with Cargill
I have an interview with Cargill for a Help Desk/Jr Admin position this week here at their Miami office. I was wondering if anyone had any experience working for them and would like to share some info. Cargill is the world's largest private company in terms of revenue ($113B/yr) and if publicly traded would rank #13 on the…
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Any Law Enforcement Officers Out There? (Government Employees Too)
Shot in the dark here. Just to quickly summarize my experience, I'm 23 years old and I've spent the past 9 years of my life working in some sort of public safety capacity. I've worked as an EMT, firefighter, emergency manager, and am currently working as a project specialist for the City of New York. Up until starting my…
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Network/Programming path to start business?
Ok so here is the down low for my situation and ANY advice will be greatly appreciated! I am looking at following a career path that will have some longevity and am really interested in BOTH programming and networking so I really need your advice, BUT I have one real goal in mind....I would like to start my own business…
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Oracle or Sql ?
Hi I just wanted to have some information between Oracle and Sql path which one is better in terms of job opportunity,salary and certificates.
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Going to an interview for a job you don't want?
So here's my dilemma I'm on my 4th day of finding a job in the IT field. So after spamming the job boards I had a recruiter contact me and now he wants me to interview for the position in person with the company. Now here's the problem, the job is a help desk job where I will be helping users remotely. This means talking…
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database portfolio
do I need create a portfolio as to show to potential employers like I just want to create databases by itself so I can learn dba basics like security, backups, writing queries and procedures. what certs do I need in order to be a dba
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Too much work history on resume?
I apply to a lot of jobs, no one ever gets back with me. I thought surely after getting my CCNA people would start to be interested. I have had my CCNA long enough that I had to renew it this past fall with the CCNA:Security. I am starting to think I may be showing my age by having too much work history on my resume. I go…
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Working a Graveyard shift - What to expect?
I was recently approached by a recruiter for a position in a NOC. I've interviewed for it and was offered a position working the 11pm-7am shift. I've never ever worked any sort of graveyard shift like this before, and I'm not sure what to expect and I'll need to give them my response early this week. I'm not sure what the…
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Which career/job website did you use to get your current job? POLL
Which website have you had the best success of getting an interview or landing a job from you application?
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Technical Presentation with GoToMeeting
Dear all, as my interview process for a sales supporting role (pre-sales, post-sales, implementation) progresses I have been asked to give a technical presentation on a topic of my choosing via GoToMeeting next week. I already have a topic but I was wondering if anybody has hints for this kind of presentation. Since the…
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Networking Newbie Looking for Some Guidance
First off, let me say that I'm hugely impressed with the kindness and environment of respect I've come across on this forum thus far. Kudos! Here's what I'm looking for, some advice as to the best route for me as someone who wishes to pursue a career in networking. As a little background, I studied marketing at community…
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WGU - First Semester Cert Cram Question
Hello, I am enrolling in BS:IT @ WGU to complete a 4-year degree and probably a masters also. I have an AAS in networking now, but no certs other than advanced Juniper routing certs that are not covered by WGU. All of these certs I could go sit and pass in one day. My question is, should I wait until i start @ WGU and blow…
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Need some advice about my education and future
I went to a local tech school for about a year and was not able to finish to to life circumstances and got married young at 21 and never had the time to finish my college but I did finish some small certs like my A+ and MCP. I was lucky and blessed enough to work for a contracting company for about 2 years and got hired on…
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Resume Critique
Any recommendations would be great. Updated the 7 year old resume and wanted to see what everyone thought. I was trying to keep it short and on 1 page, but i'm thinking i'm at the point i'll need to push it into the 2 pages. Let me know your thoughts. Enjoy constructive criticism. Attachment not found.
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Resume Critique
Hey guys, I've been passing my resume out for the last couple of weeks and still haven't got any bites. Not sure if this is due to lack of time or the resume. Hope you guys can take a look at my resume and provide some feedback. [Name] [Address] · [Phone #] · [Email][/email] Summary of Qualifications Operating Systems and…
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question about helpdesk
is it normal for a newly hired employee to receive training for 2 or 3 weeks since he has no experience or do he have to hit the ground running assuming he has exp
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Help Desk interview -could not solve DHCP problem
I had third (technical) phone interview yesterday, was told that there wasn't gonna be anything technical since I already went through 1st technical (initial) interview and 2nd multiple choices test- but was completely surprised by it. Almost at the end, I was ask to remote in and to solve Network connectivity ( now I know…
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Resume review
I thought I would take a turn and request that I get a resume review. I'm a DoD contractor who works in Information Security. Instead of putting it out in the open, I would prefer to email it to anyone kind of enough to give me their email.
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What are best entry-level certs for initial internship/employment?
What are the best entry-level certs for initial internship/employment? (I'm a fresh college grad with 0 IT experience). I so far have CCENT and Network+ and they don't seem to get me much interviews yet. Is it A+ and/or MCTS 70-680 (Win 7)? Help me and thanks ya'll. Oh and if you ask what I want to do, I want just enter…
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Anyone work for Siemens? Quick question.
My company was just purchased by them, and I'm curious how much tuition reimbursement they offer for bachelor's degrees.
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Work from Home , any resource please, where to find Jobs?
Hi all, I am from Canada. My WGU journey has just began but I am getting so much stress at my current Job. I work from home for an Internet service provider as a Technical Support rep, specifically Home-Network-Wireless Troubleshooting and Virus removal etc. This Job is getting more and more stressful every passing day,…
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a question
which would be a easier career path network admin or dba
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Résumé Bar
A different take on the traditional paper-based version (note: I'm not recommending this for technical jobs in general). https://i.chzbgr.com/maxW500/7082721280/
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Advice for Army NG Soldier finding work in IT
I enlisted into the Army National Guard, and I am currently in AIT at Fort Gordon for the 25B MOS (IT Specialist). I have a year of college that I did before I joined and was wondering what would be the best path to take to obtain an entry level IT job. Should I get my certifications (A+, Net+, Sec+, CCNA) ASAP after I am…
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Entry Level Jobs
I am interested in networking what kind of jobs should I go for if I have Network+ and half way studying ccna, it seems most of them ask for experience but how do u get it if you don't get a job????? .if any one is in the networking field what was the job you started with as your first job. many thanks
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Microsoft?
So I have been looking at jobs and noticing, Im no where near qualifying for Networking Jobs. But was working on CCNA but have limited Cash to get both CCNA and some Microsoft Certs, So my question is do you think i should get some Microsoft certs 1st, if so which exams?
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Employment Gap Definition
I believed an employment gap was any gap in employment that was not filled with school attendance. That is to state that if you were attending school it would not be viewed by prospective employers as a "gap"; however, upon reading some of the posts on this forum I've been exposed to the idea of "educational employment…
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database field
what is it like working with databases as a dba? are there any entry level database administrator opportunities around the tri state area nj/ny/pa? also what is the pros and cons of being a dba
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Critique my Resume please
Hello,Please critique a high school senior resume. Thanks :D Attachment not found.
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Degree or Experience...Location of degree
I had two questions and I think here's a good place to post them. When it comes to getting an above entry level IT job.. What is more important experience or a degree? Will not having a degree hurt you in the long run? As in you can only go up so much in the ladder without a degree. Are online computer science degrees…
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Can't decide on best route to progress in career
Well. I've finally gotten to a point I am happy with my progress, but I can't decide which direction is going to give me the best improvements in the career I am headed towards. I am currently Enrolled in WGU and just finished my MCITP:EA as of last week. I have 4 classes left to complete my Bachelors, and at this point…
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New gig starting March 11th
Hey all, Just wanted to say thanks for all the help here on the forums. I have read a ton of stuff here, which has really helped me define where I want my career to go. I have some awesome news too. I found out on Monday that as of March 11th I will be the sole Desktop Support Administrator on second shift for the largest…
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Graduating this Spring...Need Career Advice!
Hey Everyone, Well I'm graduating this spring with a BS in Management Information Systems and stuck on where to go next for my IT career. I've worked in IT all throughout college mainly being in a help desk/computer repair role in businesses. I first started out in geek squad in high school and moved up to doing my own IT…
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Critique my Resume please
You guys are the nicest people on Earth :) ! Attachment not found.
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Not graduated yet but..
Alright so I finished my last class last week. I'm done with all of my courses but I didn't graduate yet and I don't have my physical degree. But my grade is in my unofficial transcript and my degree progress shows up as 100% with the letter grade in that system too. Would it be alright to put on my resume that I completed…
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Same old moan about jobs but need your input
I am doing a 1st/2nd Line IT support role which sometimes involves working offsite. In terms of the job itself I love it and some of the opportunities it has to offer. My only issue is the working hours, sometimes you work with no breaks for the contracted 8.5 hours and sometimes it can even go up to 12 hours without a…
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Interview with Federal Reserve
So the University gave the position to someone with more experience using the card system they have. I started applying elsewhere and found a position at the Federal Reserve. Still in support, but they have a very expansive security department (I actually met their Director of Security and saw a presentation he gave). Pay…
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How did you get your current/last job?
Job board or Friend/Connection?
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most hated job you have or had in IT
hey guys What is the worest gig you guys had in IT? For me has to be my current one i work 47 hours a week and boss gives me work right before i head home.
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Multiple openings for the same position within the same company?
So there's multiple opening for the same position at the same company, my guess is that they're revamping their roster. My question is, should I apply multiple times, or just apply for one of them? How can I maximize my chances of getting an interview without seeming desperate (submitting multiple times)? Any help would be…
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Critique my resume plox
Hello, Please critique my updated resume. My teacher told me to leave the "Objective" the way it is. I'm looking for an entry level IT job such as Help Desk/TechSupport Thanks Attachment not found.
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What would you do? Stay or pursue something else?
Help Desk positions at a certain NYC agency pays it's support staff $80,000+ a year for minimal amount of work (I'm talking about maybe at most 30 tickets per day spread between 4-5 people). The people who have been here already have been here for years and have no intentions of ever moving anywhere as they are very…
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The first line of your resume shouldn't be....
Been going through IT resumes at work, and some of them are terribad. Don't put the following as the first line in your resume. Ever. "Established 3 years in the IT Department changing keyboards" or "Advanced knowledge of employment laws" edit 4: or <<Applicant Name>> edit 3: or "Very Skilled At Computer Typing": (yes it…
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Need some Resume Critque
Hello everyone, I have been lurking long enough so I decided today is the day I'll get an account and contribute :) . I'm in the operations field and looking to get out and onto really anything IT/PC related. My big "problem" is I was self taught all my pc/mac knowledge, I never went to schooling for it nor took any exam.…
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So what's it like to work in network / systems administration?
Hi everyone, found this board only the other day and it looks like a great place to hang-out. Here's my situation (if people don't mind giving me some information): - I've been a computer/video game programmer for 10+ years (mostly C++) for a mid-sized company in the UK. - I'm 31 now. - People think video game development…
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What kind of IT jobs/IT job titles give employees the ability to work from home?
Would be nice as a career option some time down the line when I start making a bunch of rascals
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Pre-employment Credit Checks
Are pre-employment credit checks common these days for IT positions? I currently have terrible credit due to some stupid financial decisions I made a couple years ago and I applied for a position at a local bank. They did a pre-employment credit screen and I was pretty much instantly eliminated from consideration. Has this…
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For people looking for experience...
I found this site tonight and I thought it might be great for some of the newbs around here looking for a little extra experience to get on their resume. There seems to be tons of IT projects that would range from easy to hard and it would be pretty easy to fill in some IT employment gaps as well as gain valuable…
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Do you have the job you want?
With many seasoned professionals and a lot of up and coming members on here, let's have a thread discussing the jobs you have, the jobs you want and what you are doing to get there. So, 1. Do you have the job you want? 2. If you say No to 1, what kind of job do you want? 3. Like they say - no gains without pains (terrible…
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WGU CCDC Recruiting
I'm organizing a team of WGU students to compete as part of WGU's team at the Virtual CCDC. This is a security competition similar to a CTF (Capture The Flag), but instead of offense or solving a puzzle, you and your team administer and defend a companies network. CCDC Documentary. See here for more information. We will…
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Debate: It's not what you know, it's who you know.
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passed my first semester at WGU.
Just found out this morning... Great feeling since I was really hesitant to go back to school and finish up my degree. So that's 14 cu's down and 28 transferred in.. My only dilemna is now my mentor is saying I may have to tranfer to another concentration because Microsoft is eliminating the microsoft certs I have to take…
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Scenario-Based / Presentation "interview"
Never had that before. Just got off the phone with a big company applying for a TA (Technical Architect) position. I did come around a bit in techy land but this is new. The initial phone interview with the technical manager was less technical but it got me into the short list ... Shortly I will be receiving a technical…
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Resume Critique/General Advice
Alright, here is my situation: I posted here about a year ago about being stuck in my desktop support position for years. About a year ago I ended up getting a slight promotion. It was basically a title upgrade to a "senior" position the company created for me, along with a slight pay bump. Here is the thread for more…
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Interview at tigerdirect
I got a interview at Tigerdirect/CompUSA on thursday (2 days). If i get the job would you all consider that getting my foot in the door? What should i do to prepare for interview Edit: Job title is : A+ Computer Technician P/T Edit2: what do you all think the estimated pay would be?
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Critique My Resume Please
So far I haven't gotten any responses from my previous resume's I've sent out.I'm currently studying for the A+ and plan on doing hard core job applying as soon as I pass it in 2-4 weeks. I might even start the minute I get home from the testing center. My goal is to finally break into the felid of IT early 2013. I'm…
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Revisiting Freelancer.com
Today, I decided to take another look at Freelancer.com, which I first looked at about a year ago when someone mentioned it in a thread about Workmarket. I had previously created an account, but essentially gave up on the site after coming to the conclusion it would be a significant up-front time investment for very little…
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Career advice needed
Hello everyone and thanks for viewing :D
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WGU Course Schedules Question - Certifications
Just some quick questions and input from anyone that has attended WGU in regards to how their online learning is structured When taking courses, are you required to follow a certain order, i.e., progress step 1 to step 2, etc, or; can you simply move to a later class and maybe skip general educational requirements? The…
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Took a second job (non-IT) !
Been in the IT game for a few years now and it felt like I needed to something else to break it up a bit. Another IT job was probably going to be too hard to get and do. I did take on a IT equipment relocation job for a few weeks last year but that was in the evening after my regular job and on Saturdays. I only sustained…
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Lost my job - Need Guidance from my fellow IT peeps
I lost my job last week as a computer technician for a school district after working for them for nearly four years. All my yearly reviews were great and I received tons of accommodations. We recently started a 1 to 1 iPad initiative where we gave every student an iPad and the project is already failing (as nearly everyone…
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CISCO: Voice or Security ?
Hi Everyone, I've been trying to battle this issue for about 2 - 3 months and I'm not sure how to get over it - just thought it would be a good idea to share it among my seniors on here :) I love Networking and I have been studying for my CCNA for sometime now. I'm thinking of going for my CCNP R & S (upon completion of…
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Online IT/Network Degree or Diploma
Hi Everyone, I am thinking of studying for a Diploma or Associates on the side since my Degree here is a 3 year and to be able to work in the USA you have to meet the 4 years Bachelors requirement. So I have plans of either transferring my credits after 3 year completion to a US university like WGU and complete the 4th…
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Need Help Fast - Please Guide Me
Don't know where to start or begin with this. Everyone like's bullet points so I'll do that. * Finished 1st year of university while in 11th/12th grade of highschool * Received my A.S. in Digital Media in 2006 * Received my B.S. in Digital Media in 2008 * Worked from home since 2008 with internet marketing That is the my…
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Pay vs Title
So I've recently been offered a position which has a nice ring to it. It's a title/position I want, however the pay isn't where I expect it to be, in fact it's not much off from where I am at now.... In fact I can find other sr engineer positions that pay a few G's more but the title just has a nice ring to it and given my…
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Network Security Career Plans
As you can probably guess by the title of the thread :-p I want to pursue a career in network security, possibly in either intrusion handling or intrusion analysis. I plan on enrolling in the B.S. IT - Security degree at WGU in the fall of 2013. I have spoken to many qualified people on these forums, and they said the best…
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Advice on landing an entry level IT job
Hello, I'm still a senior in high school and I'm looking to beef up my IT career. I have worked as a Field Service Technician Intern last summer for 3 months, and gained invaluable experience. Now that I've earned some certs, I'm looking to enter the entry level of IT, but I'm having a hard time because of lack of…
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Interview follow up email question?
Ok my TE friends. What is the protocol for this. I interviewed for a position and the interview felt real good. Then I met my wife for dinner and we go home. I log onto my computer to send a follow up email and I get an email from them thanking me and telling me they are putting together an offer for me. I still want to…
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The other(good?) side of social media and new jobs
The other thread was full of cautions about using social media for anyone looking for a new position, but I think there can be another side as well. I have also seen several people talk about using twitter/g+/blogs to make some connections and impressions with potential employers, esp. within infosec. Maybe not for entry…
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resume critque
Hi I am currently a college graduate who is trying to look for my first information technology job. I am currently looking for entry level position that deals with databases and I want to currently working towards of being a database administrator(I feel its easy but challenging for me to get into more that software…
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Network Security Path
I want to get more involved in network security and I see myself in a career in network security long-term, possibly in either intrusion detection or analysis. I plan on enrolling at WGU in the fall of 2013 in B.S. IT - Network Administration. I also plan on obtaining a few certs in the meantime so I can get accepted. Is…
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Is this 1 term certificate program good or not?
Continuing Education Program 7019 - Computer Hardware and Network Support and what Elective courses should i take?
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A lateral move - Network Engineer -> IT Auditor?
My mind is going a million miles an hour these days and came across something that I never thought about before. I might have an opportunity to make a change, a BIG change. I'm currently (and have been) a network engineer, an "IT guy". The nitty gritty nuts and bolts. I've always had my end goal set to be information…
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Than you email/ follow up
after the interview how long should i wait to send a follow up e-mail ? and what should i say in it?
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nth topic on Career Advice
Hello everyone. :) I'm currently doing my bachelor's in computer engineering, and I still have one and a half years to go, but the end is nearing. I've always wanted a career in infosec, and I've been wondering on what my next step should be after grad. I posted around on the Ethical Hacker network, and I did get some…
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Another Resume to Critique!
Hi everyone, I'm in the process of trying to find an internship or a full-time before I graduate so I'm posting up my resume to get some advice on what I need to change/improve on. I don't have experience, so the bulk of my resume revolves around the projects that I have done in school. I don't have any certifications…
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Working Internationally? (from USA)
Hello, I'm from the US and I'm just curious about the IT opportunities that exist for expats outside of the US. My main focus for the next two years will be to focus on Cisco networking and intend to attain CCNP + NP:V while working in a networking position. How willing are employers willing to A) Relocate B) Give a…
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want to start a career in database administration
i want to know how can i get into database administration like i am good with databases and i would to be a database administrator. would i have to find a entry level job as to gain experience in working with databases and what job should i start with
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How to Behave in Moderation on Social Media?
The article, How to Behave Professionally on Social Media, hits every nail on the head despite how much I loathe the idea that we have to abandon our public profiles to protect our professional reputations. I have been unemployed for about a year, and I wasn't actively looking for work until now. I realized my public…
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University of South Dakota - Online MBA
I'm going to start my MBA online here soon and am strongly considering USD because of their reviews that I've seen, the cost and they are AACSB accredited. I'm curious if any other TEers out there have attended or are currently attending this school? If you're reading this and are currently(or have) doing an online MBA…
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When to drop old jobs (resume)
Hey all, got a quick question for you: At what point do you consider dropping old jobs that have no IT relation? For example, I worked sales for a few years and construction (total of 5 years for both). After that I worked as a depot tech, service desk, and now operations (total of 3-ish years for these three). Currently,…
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please help.. i need to escape my IT job.
I totally hate being a support tech now. It's a thankless job. what's the next level for me guys. Im tired of the verbal abuse, the low pay, the long hours and I can't even take time off to take classes... help ? Im totally miserable right now and im thinking of just walking off and quitting..
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Help Me
Hi Guys, I need some guidance. I am 33 (as 2/10), I have my BS in Computer Engineering from Devry 2/04, and I have worked in a Command Center for a credit card company from 6/05-6/06 doing network monitoring, batch jobs, a little AIX, tec access, before that help desk at Calltech. I was only making 13/hr at the time and…
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Finally ready to create a resume!
Hey, guys. =) It's getting close to graduation which means I'm going to need a resume. I've never made a resume aside from just a template that was in an office program for a class; I don't really know what I'm doing. I know it's gonna be pretty short, though by the time I start using it I will have 220+ hours at this ISP…
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Who is from the UK and wants to earn £200
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New Job opportunity
Hey all, Been a while since i've posted. Wanted to get everyones opinion on a new job offer I have. I currently work as a IT consultant in town making "alright" wages and one of the companys my company does some work for has a new job opening. They are in need of their first actual IT guy because they have really passed…
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Meeting with recruiter.
What should i expect. Should i dress as i would for an interview?
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local computer repair shop found an internship!!
I started an internship at a local computer repair shop in MN. So far it’s been fun and very interesting as well. The shop owner is laid back, and he’s ok with me coming in when I have time. I work full time in printing, so it’s hard to dedicate all my hours to the internship. I really love fixing computers and interacting…
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Career change into IT
I am looking start a career in the IT profession. I have worked in the Land Surveying profession from 1997 to 2009, with sporadic jobs in the same for the last 4 years. For the past 2 years I have worked as first a contractor, then a employee of a Field Tech provider. In that time I have earned an A+. I had decided this…
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My first week at the new job done!
WOW it was soooooo COOL! I came in just when 2 new DATA centers are being built. so cool I have had times when my brain felt like puddin, but some sleep fixed it! Tonight my supervisors supervisor said I'm doing a great job! I know that I am in way over my head! Every one told me you will learn allot! I am just trying to…
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New Job Offer
Not really a new job. My boss asked if I was interested in transistioning from contractor to fulltime. Fulltime would mean ~$140k/year + pension at a cushy job for life. Gave it some serious thought. Checked to see how it fit with my longterm goals, was it better than my current goals, how realistic is my goals, could I…
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Strategy before you start a new job?
Let me explain.... If a job requires 3 generalized skillsets. Would you focus on one particular skillset before the position (essentially mastering it or sharpening those skills)? Or would you focus on all 3 items but only getting high to mid level in these skills? My position requires 3 different types of skills and the…
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Landed a new position
Officially accepted a Data Analyst position with a health care provider. Great benefits, great culture, boss seems like a really cool guy. The interview was two data geeks going back and forth it was really a good time. I'll have the opportunity to resume using my SQL skills and really get into Excel and Access heavily. He…
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Resume Critique please
Hello everyone, I am applying for entry-level IT positions. I was just wondering if my resume is enough to catch any employer's attention? Edward Van Halen 5150 Mean Street l Pasadena, CA l womenandchildrenfirst@g Seeking a Helpdesk position with opportunity for advancement l Proficiency with Windows XP/Vista/7, Microsoft…
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I officaly give up on finding a job.
Today i get a call from a hiring manager that got my resume, that i sent to him on Craigslist. We had about a 10 minute interview over my technical background. It went pretty good, then the last question that I think he should have asked first is .... "Do you have a license and a car?" My answer was no so it disqualified…
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Looking For Some Advice With My Career/Future
Hello. Thank you for taking the time to read my thread. I have been browsing the site for a while, but I have recently come to a crossroads, and I was hoping that I could get some advice or guidance. I am 27, I live in DC and I work for a contracting firm that specializes in cyber security. My background is in business and…
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Might have one day gig
I got a offer to set up printers and i need advice, Heres the description Do you think i will be using windows serer 2008, or an operating system like windows xp/7 ? most likely a print server on server 2008 since it is a business. I dont really want to have to go to each computer to add printer... But it did say it should…