Job as helpdesk technician...aaaaarg what do you mean ?

DKempeneers

Hi guys,

Next monday i'm going to take an interview for a new opportunity as "IT Technician" position. It's for a compagny that offers a Online Casino game all over the world. They need new person for helpdesk fonction and provides technical support for streaming technology equipment, data, optical systems and network communication system....

What do you mean about this offer ? I don't really want to get away from my vision. And my vision is to stay in only networking job and improve my skill/cert in networking.

All advices & suggest is welcome.
Denis.


Here you can see the job description:

http://offreemploi.monster.be/IT-Technicians-offre-emploi-Bruxelles-Bruxelles-Belgique-153635307.aspx?jobPosition=4

scaredoftests

If you don't feel right about it, don't go.

NetworkNewb

What do you do right now? That just looks like a regular help desk position

DKempeneers

I'm unemployed at this moment.
I just finished my CCNA in january and i'm studying my CCNP by my self. I lack exp in networking, i've got 3 years' in IT Support where i worked manly with private customer and little network professional customers. A little bit server maintenance/install, that's all.

I need a job quickly, and i need experience in networking. But i don't want to accept everythings just because i need once.

bigdogz

You need to start paying bills. You can start looking after you are there for some time. While working there, start on your studies. If you find something else jump on it.

scaredoftests

Ah, now it is more clear. Yes, what bigdogz said..start looking after you have been there for awhile..

DKempeneers

Ok thanks guys, i will see at the interview what they really want

scaredoftests

Doesn't hurt to go to an interview. Bring a notebook with questions as well...

IggI_Supreme

DKempeneers,
I took a job as a PC tech working even though i have my CCNA because 1 bills need to be paid and 2 later on down the road when i apply for a networking job there i would be more likely to get the job as an internal hire and by knowing the NOC's CIO or at least him knowing my boss

All in all i say dont sweat it because at help desk you have time to read a cert book every now and then as well.

DKempeneers

Hi,

thank you so much for you advices. You all are right. I think that it a best way to continue my self learning during this job and change after if i can. Don't be stressed with that...

thank you a lot,
i'll back to you next monday after the interview

SpetsRepair

Depends how bad you need a job, if you're looking to get a help desk position go for it if you want to stick with only networking figure it out. I'm hoping to go more towards the networking field but wouldn't mind staying in a help desk/technician role and shadow some techs if they allow it.

DKempeneers

I want to work only in networking, but yes it will a good thing if i have got a job in the next 3 mouths... For sure i prefere a job where i only do netwoking

JimSwe

Your first job isn't going to be a dream job and you'll almost certainly be overqualified wherever you end up. A helpdesk position is great for getting into IT (certainly better than unemployment). Just make sure you don't forget about your bigger goals. I stayed in helpdesk for 3.5 years before moving to IT operations, which was about 2 years too long.