Data-Hawk
I have no strings on me.
Breh just treat it as an initiation...lol.. Unless you decide to become a programmer, most likely you are going to start there.
IT Certifications and Careers (Official Discussion Thread)
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Breh just treat it as an initiation...lol.. Unless you decide to become a programmer, most likely you are going to start there.
Pretty much.
Nobody anywhere is just gonna let some kid with no experience into the server room. Unless you're one of the few people who started in an IT development program out of college or know the right person you pretty much have to start at the bottom. Hell, I started out in a call center telling people to reset their modem. It is what it is...just don't get too complacent.
Start on helpdesk and try to work your way up. Get a few years of experience, and if there's no room to move up you might need to bounce. A lateral career move (where you take a new position at another company that pays the same) is worth it if you learn more and have more opportunity to move up.
I don't really know what to do next. I've got about a year of help desk experience and I'm ready for a new job.
I applied for an entry level network engineer job... and actually got a response. But I have to take an evaluation test in a couple of weeks before I can interview for it. It's all CCNA stuff! I don't have a CCNA, so I've been studying every day after work for it. They even gave me a list of topics that are going to be on this thing. The email said I needed to get 90% on it to qualify for an interview.
Meanwhile, I keep looking at job listings and all I think is about how I should've been getting certs over this past year. This job doesn't teach me anything; I'm a glorified delivery boy.
I applied for an entry level network engineer job... and actually got a response. But I have to take an evaluation test in a couple of weeks before I can interview for it. It's all CCNA stuff! I don't have a CCNA, so I've been studying every day after work for it. They even gave me a list of topics that are going to be on this thing. The email said I needed to get 90% on it to qualify for an interview.
Meanwhile, I keep looking at job listings and all I think is about how I should've been getting certs over this past year. This job doesn't teach me anything; I'm a glorified delivery boy.
D1renegade
All Star
So I've been self studying for the last two months and I think I'm about ready to get this A+ cert. I just have a few questions..
1. Where can I find the cheapest exam vouchers?
2. Where are some good free practice exams?
1. Where can I find the cheapest exam vouchers?
2. Where are some good free practice exams?
Pool_Shark
Can’t move with me in this digital space
I was working through the compTIA A+ textbook but got discouraged cause I don't have a pc an the book says I need to have one. I have laptops but don't have money for a pc right now. Does anyone have suggestions on how to overcome this problem. Is it really THAT necessary?
Also the way I've been studying is reading the book then writing down parts that I think are important. I was a dumbass in school so I'm not really good at studying. Does anyone have any tips on how to study? Or what did you guys do, specifically, to get ready for the test. Thanks if anyone responds, I really need to get out of my current job.
Also the way I've been studying is reading the book then writing down parts that I think are important. I was a dumbass in school so I'm not really good at studying. Does anyone have any tips on how to study? Or what did you guys do, specifically, to get ready for the test. Thanks if anyone responds, I really need to get out of my current job.
Okay after I take my A+ Cert test I'm thinking about getting two other certs. What should they be in? I'm looking for something that can help me get me on.
Remove distractions. Watch any basketball? Jimmy Butler took his game to a new level this year; he said he cut the TV/internet to his house, so all he did was play basketball all summer and work on his skills.
It's no different. I'm not really disciplined myself, if I really need to absorb information I remove myself from my apartment, leave my phone at home and go study at a library for a couple of hours.
Pool_Shark
Can’t move with me in this digital space
I might have to buy the physical copy of the book so I don't read it on the computer. Thanks.
Right now I'd just say get maybe your A+/Network+ and start applying for helpdesk jobs. I probably wouldn't bother with any higher level certs until you get some experience under your belt.
Alright, thanks man
Scott Larock
Its hard leaving thecoli but I gotta find a way...
brehs, what you think about udemy?
I'm listening to this course, I bought a book for html but it's so easy and the book is pretty long winded.
https://www.udemy.com/how-to-become-a-web-developer-from-scratch/#/lecture/312479
can I get a job just from this?
I'm listening to this course, I bought a book for html but it's so easy and the book is pretty long winded.
https://www.udemy.com/how-to-become-a-web-developer-from-scratch/#/lecture/312479
can I get a job just from this?
Can I get a re-up?
tofuspeedstar
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Man, I hate that shyt when you start talking it up with a hiring manager in regards to a job, they inquire about your background, think you might be a good fit for an opening they have..ask for you to submit your resume.
.........and then never reply when you follow up inquiring.
Feels bad bros, would've been a huge leap for me if I'd gotten that job.
A no or something to that nature would've been cool.
.........and then never reply when you follow up inquiring.
Feels bad bros, would've been a huge leap for me if I'd gotten that job.
A no or something to that nature would've been cool.
I know what u sayin but u gotta chalk it up as it wasnt meant for you...theres plenty of IT jobs out there
Im in the process of finding sys admin level work but only helpdesk level 1/2 exp. Its trying but I'm gonna keep grindin until I find the right fit
tofuspeedstar
Bosozoku Champion
I know what u sayin but u gotta chalk it up as it wasnt meant for you...theres plenty of IT jobs out there
Im in the process of finding sys admin level work but only helpdesk level 1/2 exp. Its trying but I'm gonna keep grindin until I find the right fit
On the flipside I got recommended for promotion at my current job. But, the one I mentioned in my previous post was what I wanted which was IT Project Management. Mentioned the first one I'd be on would be Exchange related which is where most of my background is from.
But due to our current CTO, moving roles/promotions doesn't come with a raise.
