Interview out of nowhere...

chmorinchmorin Member Posts: 1,446 ■■■■■□□□□□
in IT Jobs / Degrees
As I'm sure many people here will understand, it is rather annoying when people you don't really know or like find out you are the 'computer guy'. Suddenly you are relied on for their 'computer problems'. Many times, I want to tell them I'm not a 'computer guy' I'm a Network Technician. But they would just smile and laugh at me... I digress...

So one of those phone calls start up and since the person was working on something for a good cause I volunteered myself to give him a hand. Moments later he emailed my credentials to his friend of 15 years who manages a local datacenter as he knew he had just lost an employee and needs a new one.

So after my phone interview just now, I have an interview with them Friday.

Crazy world.
Currently Pursuing
WGU (BS in IT Network Administration) - 52%| CCIE:Voice Written - 0% (0/200 Hours)
mikej412 wrote:
Cisco Networking isn't just a job, it's a Lifestyle.
· Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
«1

Comments

  • Bl8ckr0uterBl8ckr0uter Inactive Imported Users Posts: 5,031 ■■■■■■■■□□
    Awesome man!
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • EssendonEssendon Member Posts: 4,546 ■■■■■■■■■■
    Nice one! Hope it turns out well for you, I think you might just have it half in the bag already.
    NSX, NSX, more NSX..

    Blog >> http://virtual10.com
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • earweedearweed Member Posts: 5,192 ■■■■■■■■■□
    Cool! Good luck on your interview!
    No longer work in IT. Play around with stuff sometimes still and fix stuff for friends and relatives.
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • chmorinchmorin Member Posts: 1,446 ■■■■■□□□□□
    Thanks everyone!
    Currently Pursuing
    WGU (BS in IT Network Administration) - 52%| CCIE:Voice Written - 0% (0/200 Hours)
    mikej412 wrote:
    Cisco Networking isn't just a job, it's a Lifestyle.
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • TheMechanicTheMechanic Member Posts: 77 ■■□□□□□□□□
    I'll keep it in mind next time I get called for help ;)
    Needs 100K
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • rogue2shadowrogue2shadow Member Posts: 1,501 ■■■■■■■■□□
    Haha. Epic story. Congrats on the interview; you're a shoe-in for the position :)
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • ipconfig.allipconfig.all Banned Posts: 428
    congrats it looks like you could get this position since this is through a contact and I do not think anyone else is competing for this position. Do tell us how the interview goes and if you get the job or not.
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • thenjdukethenjduke Member Posts: 894 ■■■■□□□□□□
    This is why I say 90% of jobs are through networking.
    CCNA, MCP, MCSA, MCSE, MCDST, MCITP Enterprise Administrator, Working towards Networking BS. CCNP is Next.
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • chmorinchmorin Member Posts: 1,446 ■■■■■□□□□□
    thenjduke wrote: »
    This is why I say 90% of jobs are through networking.

    Agreed. This is why is it important not to burn any bridges. You just never know who knows who.
    Currently Pursuing
    WGU (BS in IT Network Administration) - 52%| CCIE:Voice Written - 0% (0/200 Hours)
    mikej412 wrote:
    Cisco Networking isn't just a job, it's a Lifestyle.
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • snokerpokersnokerpoker Member Posts: 661 ■■■■□□□□□□
    chmorin wrote: »
    Agreed. This is why is it important not to burn any bridges. You just never know who knows who.

    So true. Good luck with the interview.
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • forkvoidforkvoid Member Posts: 317
    chmorin wrote: »
    As I'm sure many people here will understand, it is rather annoying when people you don't really know or like find out you are the 'computer guy'. Suddenly you are relied on for their 'computer problems'. Many times, I want to tell them I'm not a 'computer guy' I'm a Network Technician. But they would just smile and laugh at me... I digress...

    I've convinced a good portion of my family that I'm a carpenter for this very reason.

    Good luck on the interview.
    The beginning of knowledge is understanding how little you actually know.
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • CompuTron99CompuTron99 Member Posts: 542
    thenjduke wrote: »
    This is why I say 90% of jobs are through networking.

    This is the perfect example of that.
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • HeeroHeero Member Posts: 486
    forkvoid wrote: »
    I've convinced a good portion of my family that I'm a carpenter for this very reason.

    Good luck on the interview.
    I'm impressed if you have actually convinced parts of your family of that. Personally, I make it very clear from the onset that I have zero desire to help someone troubleshoot/fix/install PC/network gear. There are a small number of people I make exceptions for though.
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • chmorinchmorin Member Posts: 1,446 ■■■■■□□□□□
    Interview is in 5 hours. Wish me skill and competence!
    Currently Pursuing
    WGU (BS in IT Network Administration) - 52%| CCIE:Voice Written - 0% (0/200 Hours)
    mikej412 wrote:
    Cisco Networking isn't just a job, it's a Lifestyle.
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • Bl8ckr0uterBl8ckr0uter Inactive Imported Users Posts: 5,031 ■■■■■■■■□□
    chmorin wrote: »
    Interview is in 5 hours. Wish me skill and competence!

    Awesome! Let us know how it goes!
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • earweedearweed Member Posts: 5,192 ■■■■■■■■■□
    Good luck with it.
    No longer work in IT. Play around with stuff sometimes still and fix stuff for friends and relatives.
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • jahsouljahsoul Member Posts: 453
    You got it bruh. Just go in and make it happen!
    Reading: What ever is on my desk that day :study:
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • ipconfig.allipconfig.all Banned Posts: 428
    Good luck do tell us what happens.
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • chmorinchmorin Member Posts: 1,446 ■■■■■□□□□□
    The interview went great! I'm pretty sure that I am the only one they have pegged for the spot. I'll know tomorrow if I got it for sure or not, but every hint of language without actually saying I have it was said.

    I don't want to get excited since its not a sure thing though. I'm pretty confident =)
    Currently Pursuing
    WGU (BS in IT Network Administration) - 52%| CCIE:Voice Written - 0% (0/200 Hours)
    mikej412 wrote:
    Cisco Networking isn't just a job, it's a Lifestyle.
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • ipconfig.allipconfig.all Banned Posts: 428
    Looks like it went well congrats, what kind of a position is it, do post about the decision when you find out.
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • cablegodcablegod Member Posts: 294
    Those "unexpected" interviews are fun. I went to lunch with a new vendor recently that threw an employment contract in front of me at the lunch table. It surprised me, aggravated me, and flattered me all at the same time.
    “Government is a disease masquerading as its own cure.” -Robert LeFevre
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • earweedearweed Member Posts: 5,192 ■■■■■■■■■□
    I'm wishing the best for you Chmorin
    No longer work in IT. Play around with stuff sometimes still and fix stuff for friends and relatives.
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • chmorinchmorin Member Posts: 1,446 ■■■■■□□□□□
    I'm told this will be the final interview Wednesday, and it is with HR. I'll find out my salary and if I'm not a serial killer or a corporate menace.

    Let's hope for a surprise! On the first bit... not the second.
    Currently Pursuing
    WGU (BS in IT Network Administration) - 52%| CCIE:Voice Written - 0% (0/200 Hours)
    mikej412 wrote:
    Cisco Networking isn't just a job, it's a Lifestyle.
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • ipconfig.allipconfig.all Banned Posts: 428
    congrats you got through the first interview, do tell us how it goes and what positinn is this?
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • chmorinchmorin Member Posts: 1,446 ■■■■■□□□□□
    ipconfig.all wrote: »
    congrats you got through the first interview, do tell us how it goes and what positinn is this?

    Actually I'll be going in for the 4th. 1st was Phone, 2nd was department, 3rd was director and some paperwork, and now im on to HR.

    The title will be Systems Administrator. I am very excited about the opportunity, but it could still be ripped away from me at a moments notice. I'll talk about the job description once I get it all on paper =)
    Currently Pursuing
    WGU (BS in IT Network Administration) - 52%| CCIE:Voice Written - 0% (0/200 Hours)
    mikej412 wrote:
    Cisco Networking isn't just a job, it's a Lifestyle.
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • Bl8ckr0uterBl8ckr0uter Inactive Imported Users Posts: 5,031 ■■■■■■■■□□
    chmorin wrote: »
    Actually I'll be going in for the 4th. 1st was Phone, 2nd was department, 3rd was director and some paperwork, and now im on to HR.

    The title will be Systems Administrator. I am very excited about the opportunity, but it could still be ripped away from me at a moments notice. I'll talk about the job description once I get it all on paper =)


    I was just about to come and ask how it went. Guess this is my answer. Congrats! Still more cisco work right?
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • ipconfig.allipconfig.all Banned Posts: 428
    Nice, looks like a good position, will this be windows based system administration? looking after a windows based infrastructure? or will you do the cisco networking stuff.


    All in all this looks really good.
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • chmorinchmorin Member Posts: 1,446 ■■■■■□□□□□
    ipconfig.all wrote: »
    Nice, looks like a good position, will this be windows based system administration? looking after a windows based infrastructure? or will you do the cisco networking stuff.


    All in all this looks really good.

    It will deal with some windows server stuff, some minor desktop support stuff mixed in (when we go on site to upgrade equipment where they dont have a proper help desk) and alot of cisco networking, and the sites are very long distances apart. A little bit of firewalls mixed in, but I don't think any ATA's.

    All in all, it looks like a great experience! But I do not have the job in writing yet, so I'm still trying to stay cautious.
    Currently Pursuing
    WGU (BS in IT Network Administration) - 52%| CCIE:Voice Written - 0% (0/200 Hours)
    mikej412 wrote:
    Cisco Networking isn't just a job, it's a Lifestyle.
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • ipconfig.allipconfig.all Banned Posts: 428
    chmorin wrote: »
    It will deal with some windows server stuff, some minor desktop support stuff mixed in (when we go on site to upgrade equipment where they dont have a proper help desk) and alot of cisco networking, and the sites are very long distances apart. A little bit of firewalls mixed in, but I don't think any ATA's.

    All in all, it looks like a great experience! But I do not have the job in writing yet, so I'm still trying to stay cautious.


    Sounds wonderful !!!
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • chmorinchmorin Member Posts: 1,446 ■■■■■□□□□□
    I'm about to leave for the last interview. At this point, wish me luck. If I didn't win it by now I have done something wrong XD
    Currently Pursuing
    WGU (BS in IT Network Administration) - 52%| CCIE:Voice Written - 0% (0/200 Hours)
    mikej412 wrote:
    Cisco Networking isn't just a job, it's a Lifestyle.
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
Sign In or Register to comment.