Finally Got My First Tech Job!

I found out this morning via email that after I did my second interview with CGS last week (Computer Generated Solutions) that I've offered a position for Technical Support Representative. Once I'll get the start date (training) to begin with them along with the drug testing, I'll get the official letter offer of employment. So, I'll put in my two week notice at my current job once I get the actual start date for my training. This is probably the best day of my life and I'm so happy, but overwhelm. All of my hard work of job searching to go into IT has finally paid off. I look forward to starting this new chapter of my life. As far as my certifications are concerns, I'm going to retake my 801 exam before the 800 series expires this year, do the 802 exam and get A+ certified and do Network + before moving onto Security+.

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kohr-ah

Congrats!

scaredoftests

Congrats.

markulous

Congrats! Keep us updated on how it goes.

Dakinggamer87

Congrats!!

NetworkNewb

Congrats!! Keep up the learning and hard work. It can definitely pay off big in IT!

Simrid

Congrats!

VinnyCisco

Congrats! Let the fun begin.

Brain-D

Congrats!!!

Mow

Nicely done! Congratulations!

NVLady

Congratulations!!!

aderon

Great job man! Congratulations on your first step in your career and welcome to IT!

gespenstern

Awesome start! Good luck with your A+!

coreyb80

Congrats!

coffeeluvr

Congratulations!

danny069

Man, that's awesome news, I remember when I got my first real tech job, I was so excited after putting in work to get my A+. Congratulations!

BerkshireHerd

Sweeet! WTG!

jcundiff

Congrats! And its a great feeling, remember my 1st tech job back in 1998, have since transitioned to InfoSec, but wouldnt have gotten there without the years in the IT trenches. Never stop learning

tt3000gt

Did you have any kind of prior IT experience? I have A+, Net+ and Sec + certs and haven't even got a call back for Tier 1 help desk positions.

Phileeeeeeep651

Congrats!! Don't stop learning, this is only the beginning!

GeekTechie

Thanks for the well wishes everyone! Quick update: I'll be starting on the 1st of next month, so I'm going to put in my two week notice in today when I head at my current job. I'll be getting the offer letter and drug testing form via email today from CGS and a call to make sure I have everything I need before starting.

Tom789

Congratulations, mate!

jones551

Congrats!

ThePawofRizzo

Congrats. Keep it up. I echo others here when I say if you keep up your learning, education, and certs, IT can really pay off in the long run. Might have to do some lower paid, laborious tech jobs at first but as you gain experience and knowledge there are lots of opportunities.

techfiend

Nice! You'll likely will feel overwhelmed, most of us were, but take it slow and try to gain as much knowledge as you can early on.

bumg

Congratulations! Best of luck to you with your future endeavors.

Iristheangel

Congrats! WHOO HOO!

GeekTechie

Time for another update: Drug test was done yesterday, though I'm scheduled to start on the first of February 2016, they told me that the start date could change to a week or two later, but will keep me informed on any updates. I'm staying at my current job at the hotel for now until I get the official word from CGS (should be hearing back around next week at the latest) if the start date changes or not, but have already informed my current employer that I'm leaving but won't put in my notice in until I get official confirmation from CGS about the start date and whether it changes or stays the same. Once I get final confirmation, then I'll put in my notice at current position. But I'm looking to start next month in my first tech role in IT.

As far as my IT background, I attended Georgia Piedmont Technical College, majoring in Computer Information Systems (Network Administrator) for technical certificate (Network Technician and PC Repair), most of my experience with IT were from the coursework I've done over the years for school (lab work, projects, coursework mostly) along with doing volunteer work for a non-profit organization in IT and my current job at St. Regis Atlanta for the past six years.

Kinet1c

Congrats on landing your first IT job, it will be the hardest job you get. From here on, it should be plain sailing to get other jobs. Best of luck in your role.

volfkhat

GeekTechie wrote: »

As far as my certifications are concerns, I'm going to retake my 801 exam before the 800 series expires this year, do the 802 exam and get A+ certified and do Network + before moving onto Security+.

Probably already know this but,
you need to pass both 801 & 802 before the June deadline.

Congrats

GeekTechie

Another update: Found out my start date for tech job will be 2/22/16, so I'm going to turn in my notice for my current job sometime this week.