Just offered a job at Dell

goat_boy67

I was offered a job at Dell to be "lead key op" I would go through a 3 week training program and then be in charge of printer problems (1000 printers with another couple of people under me -- also entry level -- I think the fact that I have a BA in poli Sci and a couple of years experience as system support for my friends company while I went back to school studying network stuff might be why I'd be "lead Key-Op". (I'm 35 btw, career changer).

The job pays $18 an hour which is $3 more an hour than I make now, and probably better than I can get as entry network admin (if I can) or desktop support.

Do I want to be a Key-Op? hell if I know. Is working as lead Key-Op at Dell worth it? Dell certainly is a reputable company.

Is this a good way to "get my foot into the door" even if I'll be doing something I don't want to do for a time? (and I won't be getting experience in network administration).

Any thoughts?

Paul Boz

It doesn't matter what your intro job is, so long as you get your foot in the door. You have to play in the mud for a while before you can stand on the sideline as the coach, so to speak

Good job

Philippatos

In this business it's always good to have "enterprise level" experience on your resume.

Good luck in your new job!

KAEW 1

I'm very happy for you. I am in the situation of changing my career also. I like dell company . I want to work with them because the company has a ladder for new entry level to climb up. I would like to start my new career with them.

Good luck.

goat_boy67

Thanks guys for the responses. I so much appreciate the input -- especially since I'm really struggling as to what to do, this "IT job hunt journey" is a relatively new experience. It's hard to know if by doing "printer stuff" I'll be limiting my experience -- which I will I suppose if network administration or something on those lines is my goal.

Maybe just the fact that it's Dell is a good enough resume booster for the future, or maybe I'll be promoted to something else, or can migrate to some other position within Dell? decisions decisions lol...

Trailerisf

Jobs get posted internally before being posted to the public...

Don't sweat it, you can apply for other positions.

emmajoyce

Congrats, Man im really happy for you. I will be looking in a few months. I'll be glad when i get to post something like that>> enjoy it and learn as much as you can. Merry Christmas all

garv221

goat_boy67 wrote:

The job pays $18 an hour which is $3 more an hour than I make now, and probably better than I can get as entry network admin (if I can) or desktop support.

Do I want to be a Key-Op? hell if I know. Is working as lead Key-Op at Dell worth it? Dell certainly is a reputable company.

For me its about the money, I would manage a Waffle House if the money is right. This sounds like a no brainier decision. You will get experience and make more money than your current job. gl