IT Certifications and Careers (Official Discussion Thread)

[Apollo Creed]

Like I said it depends on your role. You are right certifications are of little use to a developer or manager, but can be vital for an engineer. I also agree that IT is more than networking and security, but for those interested in those areas certifications can be very important for gaining employment and progressing in their career. This is one of the reasons why I sometimes hate the general term IT. There are various jobs within IT that are very different and require completely different criteria and skill sets. Truthfully this thread should probably be divided into separate threads covering either IT infrastructure, Development (I think they already have their own thread) and the business/analytical/management side.

Like I said an A+ is a waste of time if you have a degree, everything else depends on your role.

 

[yakamein]

I finally start my new gig next Monday. In less than one year I've gained 2 certs and a $10K pay increase. This is just the beginning.

Get certified brehs

What certs do you have? Any degree?

 

[D1renegade]

What certs do you have? Any degree?

My certs are A+ and Sec+. I have a Bachelors but it's a trash degree unrelated to IT.

 

[Milk]

Hi fellas,

What websites or blogs can you reccomend to keep up-to-date with the lates developments in IT?

 

[TM101]

Could I get a job with something like this? Georgia Piedmont Technical College

Network Specialist
Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology – Certificate Program
NS21
Program Description

The Network Specialist certificate program is designed to provide students the opportunity to learn the skills and knowledge to become a network specialist through a short term certificate program. In addition, this program will provide students with an introduction to the field of Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology.

 

[Apollo Creed]

Could I get a job with something like this? Georgia Piedmont Technical College

Network Specialist
Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology – Certificate Program
NS21
Program Description

The Network Specialist certificate program is designed to provide students the opportunity to learn the skills and knowledge to become a network specialist through a short term certificate program. In addition, this program will provide students with an introduction to the field of Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology.

I`m not to fond of University "Certs". I wouldn't mess with a university unless its for a 4yr degree or you are taking a Class where at the end you are getting an Industry recognized Cert and not the Universities proprietary cert.

 

[Lord_nikon]

Anyone know how the IT market is in Dallas Texas ?

I'm in Tennessee and I can't get shyt anymore, I think it's over populated with hardware IT people/ none programmers.

 

[Silkk]

Anyone know how the IT market is in Dallas Texas ?

I'm in Tennessee and I can't get shyt anymore, I think it's over populated with hardware IT people/ none programmers.

shyt is booming, i keep getting requests to relocate there. Dallas/Ft Worth

 

[Lord_nikon]

shyt is booming, i keep getting requests to relocate there. Dallas/Ft Worth

Thanks man,it's just 6 hours away from me so I will see whats going on...

 

[Scott Larock]

how did you guys start off with NO EXPERIENCE in IT? Did you load up on certifications and skills and how did you list your job history? The resume formats I have is more for experienced workers and I need something more newbie friendly.

 

[Sonny Bonds]

how did you guys start off with NO EXPERIENCE in IT? Did you load up on certifications and skills and how did you list your job history? The resume formats I have is more for experienced workers and I need something more newbie friendly.

I made everything I did sound slightly more technical than it was. I also had A+ and a degree.

 

[Scott Larock]

I made everything I did sound slightly more technical than it was. I also had A+ and a degree.

Thanks for the response, I have the same, what degree did you have?

 

[Sonny Bonds]

Thanks for the response, I have the same, what degree did you have?

A BS in Information Science & Technology.

I also moved to New York to find a job.

 

[patscorpio]

how did you guys start off with NO EXPERIENCE in IT? Did you load up on certifications and skills and how did you list your job history? The resume formats I have is more for experienced workers and I need something more newbie friendly.

started off with a paid internship that i got hooked up with in the summer before my senior year in college..networked the hell out of it working on and off there for 3 years while moving around in different departments

 

[Silkk]

how did you guys start off with NO EXPERIENCE in IT? Did you load up on certifications and skills and how did you list your job history? The resume formats I have is more for experienced workers and I need something more newbie friendly.

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