My next step/future path, need some advice

TheFORCE

Last year, i was in college trying to finish my computer science degree and i was 2 courses away from completing the curriculum. Looking at my resume and how awful it was with no job experience, i made the decision to take a break and take those courses in a later semester. Since then ive gotten my A+ and for about a year now ive being working as a field Pc technician for a big company.

Right now im at a point where this job for me doesnt offer anything but a weekly paycheck. Dont get me wrong, that paycheck is very important since i have a car to pay, but the job has no room for growth or learning. its not challenging anymore, i know exactly what to expect and how long it will take me since it pure hardware support for 98% of the job.

I would like to take another cert in the meantime and im 100% sure that it will be the network+. I'd also like to finish those 2 remaining courses for my degree but they will now be offered in the winter semester that is in January. So that means i need to find something more stable or school "friendly". Being in the field all day i wont be able to take the classes since my university offers those classes in the morning because are core courses for the degree and they wont change it just for one student.

To make this thread short and ask a question. What is my next step as far as job placement is concerned? What is the next job that Pc technicians usually go for and usually land? what are the requirments for this position?

PS: from my field expeience so far and having access to big corporate offices and bussiness ive noticed that they have an onsite IT guy that deals with all the service calls, emails, troubleshooting, updates, backups etc. I would like to do something like that, what is his job title?

Kasor

PC technician is just a very basic job for HS student. You need to move on System Admin/Network Admin, Programmer, Developer or Business Analyst.

CS degree do help you to find a job.

BeaverC32

The best advice I can give you is to finish up your degree. With only 2 classes left, it would be a big mistake to not get the degree ASAP, even if it means leaving your current job to go to school/get a part time gig.

blargoe

Do the degree NOW. The longer you wait, the harder it will be. If you can't take the classes until January, work around it and make sure you get it done even if you have to drop to working part time in your PC technician job.

I disagree with the comment about only seeking sysadmin positions, that just isn't realistic in today's job market to expect that right out of college. I don't understand why one would think working in PC support is somehow an unskilled job for HS students. I think someone isn't living in the real world. Great desktop techs are highly valuable and companies are starting to realize that more and more every day.

TheFORCE

Yeah im going for those two classes whenever they are offered. when im done with those atleast i will be done with school and wont have to worry about it anymore. plus the degree will give my resume a little boost.

Also id like to ask this question again from my last post

from my field expeience so far and having access to big corporate offices and bussiness ive noticed that they have an onsite IT guy that deals with all the service calls, emails, troubleshooting, updates, backups etc. I would like to do something like that, what is his job title?

So what is the guys job title? Computer Analyst or something like that?

Mishra

TheFORCE wrote:

Yeah im going for those two classes whenever they are offered. when im done with those atleast i will be done with school and wont have to worry about it anymore. plus the degree will give my resume a little boost.

Also id like to ask this question again from my last post

from my field expeience so far and having access to big corporate offices and bussiness ive noticed that they have an onsite IT guy that deals with all the service calls, emails, troubleshooting, updates, backups etc. I would like to do something like that, what is his job title?

So what is the guys job title? Computer Analyst or something like that?

Job titles vary from job to job. Try to score a phone interview with a company before the real interview to ask about the job just in case it isn't something you will enjoy.

Basically there is no answer to your question.

blargoe

Usually something with one of Computer, Network, Support, Desktop, Helpdesk, Systems, etc... in the first part of the title, and Technician, Analyst, Engineer, Specialist, Administrator, etc... in the second part of the title. Sometimes, prefixed by Jr. or Sr; or suffixed by I, II, III, etc.

IOW there isn't a standard job title.