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Worried about my degree
Sylice
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So next semester, I will be in sophmore year of my CIS degree. I want to go the Network Engineer and Sys Admin routes. I dont have any certs or interns, YET. I will get the A+/Net+/Sec+ cert combo before I graduate. But Im worried that I will be one of those people who end up working at McDonalds when I graduate, I WANT to work in the I.T field and wanted to since I was a little boy... What should I do?
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jdancer
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You'll want to get experience. Try volunteering or get yourself hired as IT help at your school. Get some kind of experience on your resume.
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NetworkNewb
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internships, work on finding them as soon as possible. A lot of schools help with this. I'd check there first for resources that can help you. -
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Dakinggamer87
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Certs+Degrees+Experience = Holy Trifecta
I also recommend finding volunteer work at maybe a local school or churches.*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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networker050184
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If you want to be a network engineer go for the CCNA and start looking for network related experience/internships. Don't be picky though, anything on the resume is better than nothing.An expert is a man who has made all the mistakes which can be made.