After a year, my job search is finally over
bpenn
Member Posts: 499
I am extremely happy to say that after a year of searching and around 10 interviews, I finally received an offer and it wouldnt have been possible if it wasnt for my decision to finish my degree. The company saw I am nearing completion and waived the intial degree requirement!
Out of 43 applicants and 13 interviews, they picked me and it feels fantastic. I am moving up from desktop support to full sys admin doing server builds, managing SQL, SANs, doing virtualization and deploying servers in the field for data collection and analysis.
My knowledge of infrastructure is moderate but limited to theoretical concepts with minor operational experience. Expressing my desire to learn and grow in the interview was crucial for my consideration. They expressed that they liked my attitude and were impressed with my educational achievements thus far. It is very important to carry yourself well in interviews - dont stutter and be confident! Confidence exhibits that you know what you are doing.
This job nets me an extra 18k a year and I even get a TS clearance which is a huge deal in my area. Going from desktop to infrastructure has been the most difficult task for me - MUCH harder than getting my intial break into IT, suprisingly. I feel now that I can finally have some upward mobility over the years and I think that it will be all downhill from here.
Out of 43 applicants and 13 interviews, they picked me and it feels fantastic. I am moving up from desktop support to full sys admin doing server builds, managing SQL, SANs, doing virtualization and deploying servers in the field for data collection and analysis.
My knowledge of infrastructure is moderate but limited to theoretical concepts with minor operational experience. Expressing my desire to learn and grow in the interview was crucial for my consideration. They expressed that they liked my attitude and were impressed with my educational achievements thus far. It is very important to carry yourself well in interviews - dont stutter and be confident! Confidence exhibits that you know what you are doing.
This job nets me an extra 18k a year and I even get a TS clearance which is a huge deal in my area. Going from desktop to infrastructure has been the most difficult task for me - MUCH harder than getting my intial break into IT, suprisingly. I feel now that I can finally have some upward mobility over the years and I think that it will be all downhill from here.
"If your dreams dont scare you - they ain't big enough" - Life of Dillon
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iBrokeIT
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More money, a clearance and career advancement... I would say you nailed it and are reaping well the deserved rewards of not giving up and continuing to better yourself despite set adversity. Congrats!2019: GPEN | GCFE | GXPN | GICSP | CySA+
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scaredoftests
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Congratulations. Were you working all this time while you searched? Anyway, I know how it feels to FINALLY get where you want to be.
Never let your fear decide your fate.... -
gespenstern
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I wonder how you managed to survive for a year without a job. In parents' basement probably?
I would almost certainly went bankrupt if I wasn't able to land a job in a year. -
Nans
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Dakinggamer87
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Congrats!!
*Associate's of Applied Sciences degree in Information Technology-Network Systems Administration
*Bachelor's of Science: Information Technology - Security, Master's of Science: Information Technology - Management
Matthew 6:33 - "Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and live righteously, and he will give you everything you need."
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bpenn
Member Posts: 499
Haha,
I should have stated that I actively searched whilst still employed. Definitely would not have gotten the job otherwise."If your dreams dont scare you - they ain't big enough" - Life of Dillon -
scaredoftests
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Good! Best way to look for a job!Haha,
I should have stated that I actively searched whilst still employed. Definitely would not have gotten the job otherwise. Never let your fear decide your fate.... -
coffeeluvr
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Congratulations on the new job!"Something feels funny, I must be thinking too hard. - Pooh" -
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