IT Certifications and Careers (Official Discussion Thread)

[Scott Larock]

bump,

yeah not till you get both, i wouldnt wait long.

 

[FastEddie215]

hey brehs,
got a question;

im planning on getting A+ certified soon,
let's say i take and pass the 801 portion on November 15 2014--

- am i required to take the 802 portion right away?
- how long am i allowed to wait before taking the 802 portion?

the 3 year expiration starts when i pass both 801 and 802 right?

you don't have to take it right away. when I got my 701 I think I took the 702 almost a month later. the last 2 questions I don't really know, im assuming the expiration starts when you pass both

 

[Scott Larock]

I took the 70-680 also breh. I passed that one back in feb 2013. that one was hard but I didn't prep well enough for it that's why.

okay i got a ccent bk but dont think will help much nut i spent the money already.

smh

 

[havoc]

I score over 700 on the 801and pass. Its an easy test .
The first time I took the 802. I scored 675 and second time 475. I score so low because I choked and spend too much time on one question and didn't have time to answer the remaining 20 questions

 

[Scott Larock]

Yo guys take note on paper or online like google docs or One Note? I type faster than I write.

 

[King Sun]

Any brehs got a dump for a A+ 801 and 802 practice exam?

 

[Scott Larock]

I'll hit you up later after I study.

 

[Rich Spirit]

Any ideas on how to get into Information Security w/no prior IT experience?

 

[ball15life]

Performed a search and couldn't find any solid results...is there any alternative to the vce simulator that anybody knows about? They cracked down hard and am not about to pay $200 a year for their simulator.

 

[acri1]

Any ideas on how to get into Information Security w/no prior IT experience?

You can't.

 

[Silver Surfer]

Any ideas on how to get into Information Security w/no prior IT experience?

 

[bigrodthe1]

If you gentlemen don't mind me asking...what's your age range??? I been in the field about 20 years and I'm noticing that there aren't many new kids coming into the game. In my last few work environments damn near EVERYONE is over 30 at this point. The helpdesk folks are all damn near over 40
are you younger guys having tougher times breaking into the industry? I would think it would be the opposite because they could pay you all less. When I was a younger guy EVERYONE was pretty much in their 20's in the field.

 

[Pyrexcup]

just got that promotion at work..still working helpdesk though better than nothing i guess. shyt is going to be though not going to lie i im half shook but fukk it got nothing to loose this will be a learning experience

 

[LunaticVillage415]

If you gentlemen don't mind me asking...what's your age range??? I been in the field about 20 years and I'm noticing that there aren't many new kids coming into the game. In my last few work environments damn near EVERYONE is over 30 at this point. The helpdesk folks are all damn near over 40
are you younger guys having tougher times breaking into the industry? I would think it would be the opposite because they could pay you all less. When I was a younger guy EVERYONE was pretty much in their 20's in the field.

I think every field of work is like that nowadays. Advertised "entry level" jobs require 3-5 years full-time experience and internships usually never count.

That being said, would it be a waste to go to a tech school to learn everything to get IT certs? Or is it a waste of money? Where I live in the DMV area, there are a lot of IT jobs. I know many folks in IT. I'm 31 and I'm thinking of going to Tesst college out here in MD in January. It's 9 months, 4 hours a day, five days a week intensive training to get A+, Network+, CompTIAA etc. But its a guaranteed 9K in debt. I don't have any serious debt at the moment and am not looking to incur any debt I can't pay off easily. Anybody know if Tesst college is reputable or a waste of time?

 

[Double J]

I think every field of work is like that nowadays. Advertised "entry level" jobs require 3-5 years full-time experience and internships usually never count.

That being said, would it be a waste to go to a tech school to learn everything to get IT certs? Or is it a waste of money? Where I live in the DMV area, there are a lot of IT jobs. I know many folks in IT. I'm 31 and I'm thinking of going to Tesst college out here in MD in January. It's 9 months, 4 hours a day, five days a week intensive training to get A+, Network+, CompTIAA etc. But its a guaranteed 9K in debt. I don't have any serious debt at the moment and am not looking to incur any debt I can't pay off easily. Anybody know if Tesst college is reputable or a waste of time?

Why pay to learn something you can teach to your self? Just self study.