Forgot to post- I got a new job!
BigTex71
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I posted my resume a few months ago and I appreciate the responses.
I was called on December 4th and was offered a position as a Network Administrator. It was the same day I was taking my final exam for my MCSE (I passed- woohoo!), and it turns out it was 1 year -to the day- that I last worked at my previous job.
It was worth going back to classes and getting my certifications. I ended up getting my A+, Network+, Security+, MCSA, MCSE, and CCNA done during my layoff period. My employer mentioned that my certifications really helped get my interview.
So I recommend knocking out those certs!
I was called on December 4th and was offered a position as a Network Administrator. It was the same day I was taking my final exam for my MCSE (I passed- woohoo!), and it turns out it was 1 year -to the day- that I last worked at my previous job.
It was worth going back to classes and getting my certifications. I ended up getting my A+, Network+, Security+, MCSA, MCSE, and CCNA done during my layoff period. My employer mentioned that my certifications really helped get my interview.
So I recommend knocking out those certs!
A+ | Network+ | Security+ | MCSE | CCNA
Currently working towards MCITP: Enterprise Admin
Current Title: Network Administrator
Actual Job Functions: Network / Server / System Administrator, Tier-3 Help Desk, Jr. Project Manager, and "The Closer"
Currently working towards MCITP: Enterprise Admin
Current Title: Network Administrator
Actual Job Functions: Network / Server / System Administrator, Tier-3 Help Desk, Jr. Project Manager, and "The Closer"
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the_Grinch
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Nice congrats!WIP:
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undomiel
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Congratulations! Don't forget to update your profile with your certs as well.
So it took you 1 year to get a new job? Uh oh ... Jumping on the IT blogging band wagon -- http://www.jefferyland.com/ -
Dr IT
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Well done dude...
congrats...... on ur new job........
i was laid off for 3 months and then managed to get a diff job but the lesson i learnt from u is to knock off the certs instead of sitting depressed ( which i was).......after being laid off
congrats................:)Venturing in to the Unknown
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Aldur
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Congrats indeed!
There's been a few TE members lately that have been scoring new jobs, maybe the IT field is starting to rebound
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Big Jizay
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Congrats indeed!
There's been a few TE members lately that have been scoring new jobs, maybe the IT field is starting to rebound
That would be nice! It could be also that people on Techexams give excellent advice on how to get an IT position.The only thing that can stop you is you
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Congrats man. Thats great news. Keep up the good work. At least you hit your track head on and made use of your time off.
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rossonieri#1
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congratulations !!!
we wish you good luck in the new place
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BigTex71
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Congratulations! Don't forget to update your profile with your certs as well. So it took you 1 year to get a new job? Uh oh ...
I updated my profile.
About the one year to get the job... I actually was changing career fields and industry. It was rough, but the government was paying for my school -I lost my job due to my previous employer moving the semiconductor manufacturing to Singapore (or some place like that.) And I did draw unemployment all during that time- but it maxed out at less than half of what I was making previously. So we had to take out a 401(k) loan from my wife's 401(k). That loan actually did better of a return than the rest of her 401(k) money, because she was paying back herself with interest. LOL.
But budget-wise, we were losing over $1000 a month. It was such a relief to get my new job. I had previous IT experience, but I was focused on getting those certs done before looking hard for a job. It actually only took 2 months from when I started actively searching for a job- so don't get too worried.A+ | Network+ | Security+ | MCSE | CCNA
Currently working towards MCITP: Enterprise Admin
Current Title: Network Administrator
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BigTex71
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Thanks, everyone, for the well wishes.
I will do my duty and try to help others out as I was helped here. This is a great, great community.A+ | Network+ | Security+ | MCSE | CCNA
Currently working towards MCITP: Enterprise Admin
Current Title: Network Administrator
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NetAdmin2436
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Congrats on your new job. Way to stick with your studying during a rough period.There's been a few TE members lately that have been scoring new jobs, maybe the IT field is starting to rebound
I'm glad I'm not the only one noticing that. I thought maybe I was just thinking too optimistically when seeing these threads.WIP: CCENT/CCNA (.....probably)
