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Re: Has anyone else come across this on a job board site
Oh great. I scored a 1015 on the A+ OS exam. Do I now have to lie and say I scored 950 if I'm asked? The scores aren't on CompTIA's web site, so they'd have to take my word for it. I have actually failed employment tests because I scored too high on the written math and/or aptitude exams (for electro-mechanical… -
Re: Comparison: Emmett Dulaney's Book vs. Darril Gibson's Book
Hi Sponx, assuming you are talking about DG's Secuirty+ book? I have heard that Emmett Dulaney's books does not explain topics and concepts as well as Darril does. That point alone is a one very good reason to use Daril Gibson's book. By all means use other study material, but I would say to make Darril's book your main… -
Re: I'm glad I found this site here is my story I want to get into IT
They were $1800 a pop, but this was a few years back. I think upwards of $3000 is standard now, but do not quote me on that. In fact, I was in talks with a new horizon consultant 2 weeks ago after responding to a job posting they had on a site. Turns out it was a misleading ad and they wanted $19000 for a course where they… -
Re: New CCNA. Where do I go from here?
CCNA --> A+ That's like getting your CCNA after you passed the CCIE exams... CCNA and A+ are two completely different topics, and on a completely different level. Do you want to be a networker or a PC technician? Assuming you want to work in the networking field, you could go with either more Cisco certs (i.e. CCDA, CCNP,… -
Re: How can I get experience, I'm 16.
Hey Hi.. :) A+, Network+ and Security+ are all great certs. You probably know that if you get those certs before Jan 01, 2011 they will be good for life. CompTIA is putting a 3 month expiration date on them after Dec 31 2010 because of ANSI requirements. A retail tech bench like BestBuy, ECT.. is great to get your foot in… -
Re: Advice on re certifying in A+ or something else like N+ or Win7...
Don't do your A+. Since you got it in 2007, it's good for life. If you recert the A+, you'll have to keep up w/ it. If you want to check out the new objectives, maybe get a recent coy of the A+ Exam Cram and leaf thru it. Or better yet. maybe a book like: Upgrading and Repairing PCs (21st Edition): Scott Mueller:… -
Re: Changing careers, 33, no experience where do I start
I will give you some advice and hope you run with it. I listened to forum members when i started it and got my a+ and windows 7 cert and followed the path taking baby steps. Now that i am in it i realize you can learn the basics on the job in one week. Restart said computer, outlook is not workin, computer is slow, add new… -
Re: will be taking both 801 and 802 in about a week and a half
Techie19 is right....it's hard to focus on just one area. There is nothing that is more emphasised then the other. I know that it means spending more money, but CertMaster really helped me in the final days prior to testing. My analogy would be that CertMaster is the honing of a blade not the actual sharpening. Basically… -
Re: I am scared I won't get a job. MIS Degree.
An MIS degree is better than no degree, and I know plenty of people (myself included) who are in the industry and varying levels without college as even a thought in their mind. Some of it is luck, but the majority of it is drive and determination. Start with some basic certifications dependent on your desired path. If… -
Re: I have tried so hard but feel like i am failing
I was in the same boat. Actually I dont have any certifications except a DoD cert. I have been getting interviews lately and no luck. Last friday I just got hired as a PC Technician (without a major certification from Cisco or Comptia). I am thankful for this opportunity as I have been trying to get a job in IT and get the…
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