Perm vs. Temp - Anyone from Boston-area?
SteveFT
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I don't think most people would take temporary work over "permanent" willingly. That being said, I am making a career change and have no formal IT experience. Most postings in the Boston-area are seeking at least 1-2 years of experience. As of right now, I have a BS (unrelated, Kinesiology), just finished my A+, working on Network+, and will be enrolling in a BSIT program within the month. I was thinking that I may stand a better chance with a Robert Half, TechNeeds, or other temp. agencies.
Does anyone have any suggestions specific to the Boston-area, or just in general?
Also, I have seen mention of people listing certifications that they are working on in their resume. Do any of you do that?
Does anyone have any suggestions specific to the Boston-area, or just in general?
Also, I have seen mention of people listing certifications that they are working on in their resume. Do any of you do that?
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pitviper Member Posts: 1,376 ■■■■■■■□□□Also, I have seen mention of people listing certifications that they are working on in their resume. Do any of you do that?
You can bring this up in an interview but I wouldn’t list it on your resume – with possibly the only exception being multi test certs (like the CCNP, CCNP:Voice, and so on), but even then only if you are most of the way done (2 out of 3 done, and so on) and can provide an anticipated completion date (I personally don’t like doing this).CCNP:Collaboration, CCNP:R&S, CCNA:S, CCNA:V, CCNA, CCENT -
dave330i Member Posts: 2,091 ■■■■■■■■■■I don't think most people would take temporary work over "permanent" willingly.
Prefer temp/contract work vs. perm. Pay's usually much better.Also, I have seen mention of people listing certifications that they are working on in their resume. Do any of you do that?
Please don't do that.2018 Certification Goals: Maybe VMware Sales Cert
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networker050184 Mod Posts: 11,962 ModI have listed certifications I was working on in my resume. I know for a fact having an in progress certification helped me land an interview on one occasion. Make sure it is clear that it is in progress though. I have seen plenty job postings that say they are seeking someone that is pursuing a CCIE. How would they know if you didn't put it on your resume? I wouldn't put something like A+ in progress, but if it is a multi exam certification or something high level I don't think it hurts.An expert is a man who has made all the mistakes which can be made.