Yagirlcheatinonus
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All those certs are pointless if you don't have experience though
Companies from startups to the Fortune 500 hire information technology consultants to figure out the fastest, cheapest and most reliable ways to make their computer systems run better. They assess a firm's tech needs, create a plan, see it through and follow up to make sure it's running well.
Im hoping some one can help me in this thread.
I recently graduated with a degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering.
(ive programmed, built digital and analog circuits, experimented with 3 phase pwer systems, etc)
I thought about going into controls engineering (plc and automation type work)
But I don't feel my heart is in that. I've always liked to research latest technologies, help people with their tech problems (by repairing hands on or just recommending them some shyt), buy and setup new tech, and tinker with shyt.
I feel like IT might be what i need to steer towards but im not honestly sure. I mean i like how this sounds,
But when I start reading some of the niche topics in IT, they dont sound to interesting.
Can shed some light or possibly advise on what IT or Engineering career paths someone such as myself might find plausible?
My goal is to become a consultant in what ever area i dedicate myself to.
-DMP-
All those certs are pointless if you don't have experience though
I refuse to answer your question until you change that demonic font.
Im hoping some one can help me in this thread.
I recently graduated with a degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering.
(ive programmed, built digital and analog circuits, experimented with 3 phase pwer systems, etc)
I thought about going into controls engineering (plc and automation type work)
But I don't feel my heart is in that. I've always liked to research latest technologies, help people with their tech problems (by repairing hands on or just recommending them some shyt), buy and setup new tech, and tinker with shyt.
I feel like IT might be what i need to steer towards but im not honestly sure. I mean i like how this sounds,
But when I start reading some of the niche topics in IT, they dont sound to interesting.
Can shed some light or possibly advise on what IT or Engineering career paths someone such as myself might find plausible?
My goal is to become a consultant in what ever area i dedicate myself to.
-DMP-
Im currently in a B.S program of 'Information Technology and Administrative Management'. I have no experience in the IT field(currently a computer lab assistant and assistant librarian) and trying to get a helpdesk job/entry level IT job.Living here in the Northwest it seems to be a tough market to crack. Any advice on certs needed that can help supplement my degree would surely be helpful.
The Usual A+ is always a great place to start. Also I see alot of people focusing just on Microsoft technologies when alot of servers out here run Linux/FreeBSD/OpenBSD etc. I mean Microsoft makes alot of great products but they aren't the end all be all. You guys can help yourself stand out by learning Linux and finding a non-profit org or attending Linux meetings in your area and networking with people.
If it doesn't sound interesting, it might not be for you. To be a consultant and make real money, you have to be extremely good and knowledgeable at what you do. It takes a lot of studying (outside of your degree), a lot of experience, and a lot of practice in a lab getting used to whatever technology you're going to be an expert in.
To be a consultant, you are going to need *years* of experience. I mean be at the top of your game( I dont really see a way around this one ).
Sorry to say, but what you describe in your interests, only thing I can think of is tech support or some type of sales guy and you're probably going to hate both. Your best bet is to get a job dealing with your degree.
For more advice dealing with the engineering fields, checkout
Career Guidance Forum Alot of great advice over there.
I think I'm going to go with controls engineering. I did a very basic PID algorithm for my senior robot project in college and I was genuinely interested.
Thanks for your responses
-DMP-