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Just got a new Job

PilotrebornPilotreborn Member Posts: 48 ■■□□□□□□□□
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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.
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    ZartanasaurusZartanasaurus Member Posts: 2,008 ■■■■■■■■■□
    What does a QA Solutions Engineer do?
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    PilotrebornPilotreborn Member Posts: 48 ■■□□□□□□□□
    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.
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    networker050184networker050184 Mod Posts: 11,962 Mod
    Sounds interesting. Congrats!
    An expert is a man who has made all the mistakes which can be made.
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    ciscoman2012ciscoman2012 Member Posts: 313
    Good work man I'm happy for you. I'm sure you're ecstatic to be out of the help desk! :)
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    YuckTheFankeesYuckTheFankees Member Posts: 1,281 ■■■■■□□□□□
    sounds like an interesting job, let us know what its like once you start.
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    wrwarwickwrwarwick Member Posts: 104
    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.
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    PilotrebornPilotreborn Member Posts: 48 ■■□□□□□□□□
    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.
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    Ch@rl!3m0ngCh@rl!3m0ng Member Posts: 139
    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.
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    vColevCole Member Posts: 1,573 ■■■■■■■□□□
    Big congrats! icon_thumright.gif
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    ShanmanShanman Member Posts: 223
    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. icon_cheers.gificon_cheers.gificon_cheers.gif
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    DevilryDevilry Member Posts: 668
    Congrats on the new job!
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