Just got a new Job

Pilotreborn

Hey guys so I just got a new job within the same company. I had been applying a lot of places externally since it is very hard to move up from within the company and the majority of higher positions are external hires. But through some help of a friend who already has the position and from talking to the right people and showing initiative I got the job. It is a 30 day trial period first so basically as long as I don't slack off and as long as I show initiative it is a sure thing.

I am finally out of tech support, Its a great feeling. Pretty much started my IT journey a little under 2 years ago with minimal experience, and now I am a "QA Solutions Engineer". It took a lot of self study, hard work, initiative, and working with the right people but I made it.

I am posting this mostly just because I am excited and so other people can see that it is possible and be encouraged, but also if anyone has any questions I would be glad to answer them.

Zartanasaurus

What does a QA Solutions Engineer do?

Pilotreborn

This is the company Mobile Security | Mobile Device Management | Mobile Application Management | AirWatch

In a nutshell I will be testing iphones, android, symbian, windows phone, blackberry hard devices and virtual devices with our AirWatch software find out where it fails or breaks discover a solution then work with the developers and consultants to get a fix implemented. I will be specializing in android devices and certificates.

networker050184

Sounds interesting. Congrats!

ciscoman2012

Good work man I'm happy for you. I'm sure you're ecstatic to be out of the help desk!

YuckTheFankees

sounds like an interesting job, let us know what its like once you start.

wrwarwick

Pilotreborn wrote: »

This is the company Mobile Security | Mobile Device Management | Mobile Application Management | AirWatch

In a nutshell I will be testing iphones, android, symbian, windows phone, blackberry hard devices and virtual devices with our AirWatch software find out where it fails or breaks discover a solution then work with the developers and consultants to get a fix implemented. I will be specializing in android devices and certificates.

Heh. I see their jobs posted all the time on the Atlanta Craigslist.

Pilotreborn

wrwarwick wrote: »

Heh. I see their jobs posted all the time on the Atlanta Craigslist.

Yeah they are, I actually mentioned that when I applied internally. I said "I saw this job posted on your careers section as well as on craigslist, I feel like I would be a great fit for this position" lol. Like most IT companies they ask for a laundry list of requirements that aren't necessary. Initiative and talking to the right people go a LONG way.

Ch@rl!3m0ng

Pilotreborn wrote: »

Yeah they are, I actually mentioned that when I applied internally. I said "I saw this job posted on your careers section as well as on craigslist, I feel like I would be a great fit for this position" lol. Like most IT companies they ask for a laundry list of requirements that aren't necessary. Initiative and talking to the right people go a LONG way.

Congrats man. Putting your neck out is always a good way to get noticed. Bet your Buzzing. Hope you enjoy your new job.

vCole

Big congrats!

Shanman

Congratz on the new job. I am sure you are super excited. It sounds like a very interesting job. Good luck and I wish you the best.

Devilry

Congrats on the new job!