IT Certifications and Careers (Official Discussion Thread)

[GollyImGully]

That was me half way through my phone interview with Google today I gotta stop wasting these opportunities with these FAANG companies brehs. Believe it or not the coding portion was the easiest part for me but the networking i simply couldn't recall it all. Pissed me off because I knew the answers I just couldn't remember a few of them. I been off my A game so this lit a fire under me honestly.

Him: "If you was running OSPF between two routers with 10gb links what would the headers look like?

Me:

I legit asked him to repeat it like 3 times because in my head i was thinking "how fukk would i know that?".

 

[DaRealness]

 

[EnzoG]

Any Product Owners in here I have some questions about the position if so

 

[EnzoG]

yeah breh might need to rethink this path

da Fukk yo?

aye but shyt I took the RHCSA EX200 3 times. ( not alot of questions/problems, so no room for fukkups really + spent too much time studying the wrong shyt that wasnt on the exam

But if the 1st part of the A+ is whipping his ass this much, Idunno breh

It took me 4 tries to pass that I know his pain it happens differently for some people

 

[Everything Zen]

Word of advice. Study for the CCNA & Security+ before AWS Solutions.

I did the same exact thing you are doing and it is not ideal. You will literally be working backwards like me and it is going to take you longer to get the cert. So many networking and security concepts that is the core of AWS.

Yeah I've honed in on that S+ for now, Dion videos, interesting stuff

i mostly agree with this but would suggest getting the network + and an entry level Linux cert over the ccna. by the time you're doing heavy duty networking in the cloud, it would make more sense to tackle the aws advanced networking specialty cert then putting the carriage before the horse and having a vendor specific cert that isn't entirely relevant to where you tryna be.

 

[Rhyme n Tekniq]

It took me 4 tries to pass that I know his pain it happens differently for some people

true

 

[Uno Venova]

Late reply but yes take it. Take any thing to get in the door

My first job was an unpaid internship that I did for about 4 months but it was enough to land me a contract after wards

Get the contract and study for a cert while you’re at it. You’ll be looking really good in the end.

I took it, and then immediately put it on my resume and now it looks like I've been there for two months

It's already made an immediate difference in how many of my resumes get downloaded from apps on LinkedIN

The job is mad cushy, we get paid $25/hr full time to sit around until some of these users need their webcam to work

 

[Rain]

Just passed Sec+. Was definitely easier than Net+.

fukk that survey at the end though.

 

[GollyImGully]

That was me half way through my phone interview with Google today I gotta stop wasting these opportunities with these FAANG companies brehs. Believe it or not the coding portion was the easiest part for me but the networking i simply couldn't recall it all. Pissed me off because I knew the answers I just couldn't remember a few of them. I been off my A game so this lit a fire under me honestly.

Him: "If you was running OSPF between two routers with 10gb links what would the headers look like?

Me:

I legit asked him to repeat it like 3 times because in my head i was thinking "how fukk would i know that?".

I guess i must of did better than i thought they want a 2nd phone interview

Im just going to go hard at this point and get to the “onsite” (virtual). Trying to finesse my way to that big boy bag

 

[Uno Venova]

I guess i must of did better than i thought they want a 2nd phone interview

Im just going to go hard at this point and get to the “onsite” (virtual). Trying to finesse my way to that big boy bag

Good shyt breh I hear Google treats their employees well too.

 

[GollyImGully]

Good shyt breh I hear Google treats their employees well too.

facts just going to take it one step at a time

either way im in a good spot career wise just got a promo lobster and crab meats on deck

 

[Uno Venova]

"I did submit you to the position but I also found another position I think you might be interested in and a better fit for, plus it's always great to be marketed to multiple positions because then your chances of obtaining an interview and position are higher. It's a contract lasting until the end of the year for a great company called XXX, we work with the account a lot and we are constantly placing top candidates with them. Below is the job description for the second role. Both roles I submitted you at $30 an hour
Client:
Position: HelpDesk Technician

Type: Contract

Hours: 9am-5pm Est

Location: Remote (May become hybrid)"



Please

 

[African_brehda]

Any azure brehs on here? How do I get my foot in the door? I have a networking background and passed the AZ 900 in 2020

and are there any online boot camps where the shyt is taught practically?

 

[Obreh Winfrey]

Any azure brehs on here? How do I get my foot in the door? I have a networking background and passed the AZ 900 in 2020

and are there any online boot camps where the shyt is taught practically?

Try to do AZ203 or AZ204 and get in one of the leader led trainings if you can. Mine is through corporate so the experience may be different, but you get $100/30 day Azure subscription and some labs that help you get hands on with the stuff. You also get a book to prep for the test. Courses are taught by Microsoft.

 

[Uno Venova]

Does anyone have insight as to the kind of technical questions that may be asked on a second interview with a job description like this? They liked me on the 40 minute team interview with like 5 people and I'm trying to get this one.

Job titled as "Support Technician/ IT Support" Hybrid but 90% remote.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong ability to problem solve, multitask, and work as part of a team.
• Experience troubleshooting in a mixed environment (Windows, Linux, Mac OS X).
• Troubleshoot video conferencing solutions, including Google Meet and Zoom.
• Familiarity with Active Directory, WDS/MDT, Munki, Mosyle MDM, or similar management softwares.
• Understanding of basic principles of networking and systems administration (DNS, DHCP, VLAN, NAS).
• Degree/Certification in Computer Science, Engineering, or other technical field preferred. Will also consider equivalent experience in a similar role