Nah fool, we don't wanna learn itwe don’t need it ?
Actually, I hardly use algebra in my day to day
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IT Certifications and Careers (Official Discussion Thread)
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Actually, I hardly use algebra in my day to day
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You ever have an interview and the job seems really ordinary? And the emphasis some of these companies put on how much work there is to do, just makes me think that they're aren't hiring enough people.
Nah fool, we don't wanna learn it
Actually, I hardly use algebra in my day to day
but some people are going to college for CS degree and IT, they will need it.
i meant the actual like center as an organization (webassessor). the plan was to do it at home. Gotta wait 2 weeks now.
My next exam is ITIL, may I ask how the experience was and any tips for studying and preparation?
I had my last company pay for ITIL Foundations training and it was Hot garbage. Ended up buying Dion Training course on Udemy and the Axelos android app for $7 bucks.
The Peoplecert exam and website was easy enough to navigate. The exam is like 40 questions but the material is really dry. It's worse than watching paint dry. I hated every minute studying for it and barely passed the 2nd time. Just wanted it over as quickly as possible.
so udemy is the best bet? got you. Udemy did me straight with Stephane Maarek's AWS course. i already bought his SAA course and will probably cop his AWS Security course once it drops.
Just contemplating whether I'm gonna go for it now or wait til the next quarter. Gotta focus on the siem certs to cop a bonus at work.
Axelos questions seem closer to the exam they just don't give you enough of them. Dion Training gives you way more questions and that's why I bought both.
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Rhyme n Tekniq
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can we set up some kinda alert for when udemy has those sales? because I'll be GODDAMNED if i give them nikkas $140 of my hard earned black dollars 
DaRealness
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can we set up some kinda alert for when udemy has those sales? because I'll be GODDAMNED if i give them nikkas $140 of my hard earned black dollars
Udemy literally has a sale every week.
I get alerts on my phone whenever they do.I'd be surprised if those who are familiar with how the site operates actually pays those big prices.
I got four courses in my 'saved for later' section I'm waiting to purchase at the next sale.
DaRealness
I think very deeply
Your IT Career: Be a Brand and Not an Employee in Tech
Within the world of technology, there are so many areas in which professionals can develop a career path. The most popular technology career paths include cybersecurity, big data, cloud computing, software development and project management. But choosing an information technology (IT) specialty, earning IT certifications and developing a personal brand can help you create an unstoppable career.
With high demand for IT jobs, it's important for you to stand out beyond your cover letter, resume and LinkedIn profile. If you are transitioning into a tech job or are currently working in tech, creating a personal brand will allow you to brand, market and sell your education and experience.
Adopt a Branding Mindset
For many decades, employees have been instructed to earn college degrees and IT certifications to land new job offers. But it’s time to change that narrative and focus on adopting a branding mindset at work and letting go of the employee mindset.
The employee mindset shows up when you do what you are told at work and don’t go above and beyond to stand out. When you don’t stand out at work, you may not get promoted, and it may be difficult to earn a higher salary.
If you want to be a brand at work, you have to keep track of your weekly accomplishments – everything from your daily tasks to your technical projects. You may perform many routine tasks, but always make the small things you do on a daily basis sound big on your performance evaluation, resume and LinkedIn profile.
Finally, always communicate promptly and clearly via email, in-person communication and on the phone when you are working with clients, customers and leaders. When you communicate effectively, people at work will always believe in your ability to perform well.
Showcase Your Work
Training for and earning an IT certification proves to employers that you have the skills it takes to get the job done. How you broadcast these accomplishments is where personal branding comes into play.
As you work on new public-facing projects like mobile applications or websites, always add links to your resume and LinkedIn profile.
Here’s a few ideas:
Never Stop Learning
The evolution of your personal brand will keep growing as you become a continuous learner. The more you learn, the more you will earn within the technology industry. As you land new roles and begin to work on more complex projects, you may be required to learn at a faster pace.
The more you learn, the more you will earn within the technology industry.
The best way to become a continuous learner is by actively seeking new information.
The best continuous learners:
The best part about creating a personal brand is that you will become unstuck. A solid personal brand within the IT industry has the potential to lead to a very lucrative, sustainable career, often with a six-figure salary; a solid professional network; and a happier personal life.
A branding mindset gives you career power and career ownership. No one can take that power away from you. You can evolve and advance when you take the time to become the architect of your IT career.
Get career advice like this right in your inbox with CompTIA’s IT Career Newsletter. Subscribe today, and you can save 10% off your next CompTIA purchase.
Within the world of technology, there are so many areas in which professionals can develop a career path. The most popular technology career paths include cybersecurity, big data, cloud computing, software development and project management. But choosing an information technology (IT) specialty, earning IT certifications and developing a personal brand can help you create an unstoppable career.
With high demand for IT jobs, it's important for you to stand out beyond your cover letter, resume and LinkedIn profile. If you are transitioning into a tech job or are currently working in tech, creating a personal brand will allow you to brand, market and sell your education and experience.
Adopt a Branding Mindset
For many decades, employees have been instructed to earn college degrees and IT certifications to land new job offers. But it’s time to change that narrative and focus on adopting a branding mindset at work and letting go of the employee mindset.
The employee mindset shows up when you do what you are told at work and don’t go above and beyond to stand out. When you don’t stand out at work, you may not get promoted, and it may be difficult to earn a higher salary.
If you want to be a brand at work, you have to keep track of your weekly accomplishments – everything from your daily tasks to your technical projects. You may perform many routine tasks, but always make the small things you do on a daily basis sound big on your performance evaluation, resume and LinkedIn profile.
Finally, always communicate promptly and clearly via email, in-person communication and on the phone when you are working with clients, customers and leaders. When you communicate effectively, people at work will always believe in your ability to perform well.
Showcase Your Work
Training for and earning an IT certification proves to employers that you have the skills it takes to get the job done. How you broadcast these accomplishments is where personal branding comes into play.
As you work on new public-facing projects like mobile applications or websites, always add links to your resume and LinkedIn profile.
Here’s a few ideas:
- If you are transitioning into tech, create a few projects using GitHub to showcase your coding experience.
- If you are working toward a help desk, network administration or cloud computing job, create a blog showcasing your hands-on experience. You can also write about your troubleshooting, configuration and deployment skills for hardware, networks and cloud environments.
Never Stop Learning
The evolution of your personal brand will keep growing as you become a continuous learner. The more you learn, the more you will earn within the technology industry. As you land new roles and begin to work on more complex projects, you may be required to learn at a faster pace.
The more you learn, the more you will earn within the technology industry.
The best way to become a continuous learner is by actively seeking new information.
The best continuous learners:
- Listen to podcasts
- Enroll in online courses
- Read books and articles
The best part about creating a personal brand is that you will become unstuck. A solid personal brand within the IT industry has the potential to lead to a very lucrative, sustainable career, often with a six-figure salary; a solid professional network; and a happier personal life.
A branding mindset gives you career power and career ownership. No one can take that power away from you. You can evolve and advance when you take the time to become the architect of your IT career.
Get career advice like this right in your inbox with CompTIA’s IT Career Newsletter. Subscribe today, and you can save 10% off your next CompTIA purchase.
Rhyme n Tekniq
Superstar
My new gig has me enrolled in the Fortinet NSE Training Institute. Seems to be covering alot of material related to Fortigate NGFWs and they could possibly be pushing me for the NSE4 -Network Security Professional certification eventually.
any of you brehs know how valuable managing firewalls will be on my resume?
I'm happy to gain any new networking skill beyond the basic shyt I know now and I'm sure it can only add value, just wondering what some of you more senior brehs think . I intend to stay on the Sysadmin/Cloud/Virtualization path for the long term and not looking to do pure networking; not out of fear, just because I'm genuinely intrigued with the systems side of things.
My focus for this year
Why am I stressing to set up a WSUS lab when IRL, companies are using VEEAM, Big Fix etc? especially when I havent done DC work at any of my jobs thus far?
Why am I spending all this time on SCCM when I've seen 1st hand how companies are using so many other (possibly better and more efficient) configuration management tools.
I'm a few years into this shyt and I havent gotten a chance to touch every single thing a sysadmin is expected due to how silo'd the infrastucture at alot of companies still are.
I think it's time for me to start diving deep into cloud/ virtualization/ Linux everything instead of spreading my focus across 40 cotdamn skillsets. It's like I been trying to play catch up to this mystery Super Admin in my head who has like 20 years exp and I need to dial it down a few notches.
So there's my vent.
any of you brehs know how valuable managing firewalls will be on my resume?
I'm happy to gain any new networking skill beyond the basic shyt I know now and I'm sure it can only add value, just wondering what some of you more senior brehs think . I intend to stay on the Sysadmin/Cloud/Virtualization path for the long term and not looking to do pure networking; not out of fear, just because I'm genuinely intrigued with the systems side of things.
My focus for this year
- Scripting ( getting better at Powershell, Bash, Python)
- Networking- Whatever is reasonable for a SysAdmin
- Cloud ( Just getting myself up to intermediate with administering Azure and AWS.)
Why am I stressing to set up a WSUS lab when IRL, companies are using VEEAM, Big Fix etc? especially when I havent done DC work at any of my jobs thus far?
Why am I spending all this time on SCCM when I've seen 1st hand how companies are using so many other (possibly better and more efficient) configuration management tools.
I'm a few years into this shyt and I havent gotten a chance to touch every single thing a sysadmin is expected due to how silo'd the infrastucture at alot of companies still are.
I think it's time for me to start diving deep into cloud/ virtualization/ Linux everything instead of spreading my focus across 40 cotdamn skillsets. It's like I been trying to play catch up to this mystery Super Admin in my head who has like 20 years exp and I need to dial it down a few notches.
So there's my vent.
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Project Pooch
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Should have posted in here instead of making a thread
but I want to start learning how to code/program but I don’t know where to begin. How demand jobs are and and long it takes to learn
but I want to start learning how to code/program but I don’t know where to begin. How demand jobs are and and long it takes to learn