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Okay, I just thought this would be definitally nifty to have. Pretty much a thread compiled with everyones information on how they got there first IT job, up to their current job.
This will give a baseline for people who are interested in getting into this field and also letting them see what it takes some people.
Some things to keep this thread nice and tidy though.
1. If you are working _______ but then quit and went to this company,
edit your post, don't reply with a new post. It just kinda clutters up the thread.
2. Reply with experiences only, try not to quote someone and say "OMG Zerg RUSH" or something. Send a PM if you're interested in how they did this, or what do they recommend.
3. Try to keep things straightforward. (One line if possible.) If you have a lot to say about that job or comment on it, save it for the end.
4. Put your IT jobs, no offense but we don't want to see it saying you worked as crew trainer a McDonalds.
5. If you think I should change the layout/format of this thread. Please PM me. Don't reply with it.
Here's a fairly simple template we should use.
Position: The position you got, try to be specific (level 1, senior, etc.)
Length: How long you worked at the job month/year should be fine (ie. January 2005 - January 2006)
Part Time or Full Time: Straight forward (if you're part time during school, full time in the summer, just put part time)
Certificates: Certificates you had before you were hired to this job. Not during, not right after. But before.
Education: College or university (this most likely won't change much, but it's here for just in case)
Wage Start: Pretty straight forward, please list the currenncy (ie. USD, CAD, GBP etc.)
Wage Finish: Pretty straight forward, please list the currenncy (ie. USD, CAD, GBP etc.)
Reference: Did they ask you for a letter of reference? If so, what one did you use.
How you found the job: Was it through a friend? ad? monster.ca?
Location: Where it was located. (ie. Try to avoid abbreviations, we have members world wide. Try to stick with this format. City/State/Country
Promotion: During your time there, did you get a promotion? If no, just put no (ie. No or Helpdesk -> Systems Support -> etc.)
Comments: Ok here's where you write about how you felt at that job, ups? downs? Again it's up to you if you want to write it or not.
If something doesn't apply, use undertermined. (ie. you dont have a wage finish because you never quit/fired yet)
You can copy/paste this code, so you got it looking nice and bold.
[b]Position:[/b]
[b]Length:[/b]
[b]Part Time or Full Time:[/b]
[b]Certificates:[/b]
[b]Education:[/b]
[b]Wage Start:[/b]
[b]Wage Finish:[/b]
[b]Reference:[/b]
[b]How you found the job:[/b]
[b]Location:[/b]
[b]Promotion:[/b]
[b]Comments:[/b]
Now let this thread begin, I'll start.
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Position: PC Repair Technician (Co-op placement)
Length: September 2003 - January 2004
Part Time or Full Time: Full Time
Certificates: CPR
Education: High School
Wage Start: $0.00 CAD
Wage Finish: $0.00 CAD
Reference: None
How you found the job: Sister's friend recommended it.
Location: Brampton, Ontario, Canada
Promotion: No
Comments: It was in high school, a co-op placement is where they put you in the work place for four months to work for free. But gain experience. In regards to the reference, I was actually denied this job first, but then I was told to say I was referred to the company by ________ person and that got me the job.
Position: Helpdesk Technician
Length: July 2004 - Present
Part Time or Full Time: Part-Time
Certificates: None
Education: 1st Year College (Computer Networking & Support)
Wage Start: $11.00 CAD (See comment)
Wage Finish: Undertermined
Reference: They asked for two letters of references
How you found the job: monster.ca
Location: Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
Promotion: No
Comments: Part time only get 11/hour. No raises.
Position: Junior Systems Administrator
Length: January 2005 - Present
Part Time or Full Time: Part-Time
Certificates: Network+, Security+
Education: 2nd Year College (Computer Networking & Support)
Wage Start: $13.00-$15.00 CAD (See comment)
Wage Finish: Undertermined
Reference: None
How you found the job: School Posting
Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Promotion: No
Comments: Issues with the wage start because I actually just got hired. I didn' find out what they'll be paying me yet.
