Seeking Advice on Career Path

I am currently a Desktop Support analyst w/ CCNA, A+...and Security+ exam scheduled next week. Also, I am 7 classes away from BSIT w/WGU. Been on my job about a year and a half now. I am not sure if I should look for another job w/ more responsibilities and challenges now or wait until I passed my BSIT. I am looking toward Network Security......What ya'll think I should do?

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Comments

markulous

Never hurts to look early. Throw some feelers out there now. If you don't get many hits then try after you get your BSIT.

yellowpad

what do you really mean by throwing out "feeler"? Start applying?

Dakinggamer87

I would just start applying!!

bpenn

Definitely start applying. Also, put your expected graduation date on your resume - I did it and have been getting more bites lately. Still waiting for something concrete!

joeswfc

Doesn't hurt to try! I completed 2 out of 3 MCSA exams and went for an interview not expecting to get the job but they gave it me with the condition that I had to pass my third exam, and they even paid for it!

markulous

yellowpad wrote: »

what do you really mean by throwing out "feeler"? Start applying?

Yes start applying.

yellowpad

Thanks guys..the reason I asked because I think it would be more valuable with a BSIT "Completed" vs "expect to complete". Thus, better salary once completed?

bpenn

Yes, completed is always better but you can always change that when you finish the degree. Your chances of getting a new job are slim to none if you dont even apply. "In progress" beats not applying at all any day.