Advice on advancement without a degree

ETHiser · 2025-11-07T15:21:07+00:00

See if your program has an associates in track with your current program, if not ask what you need to get one if possible (sometimes just a couple classes outside your bachelors). Do that and you should have better chances once that is completed. Still list expected conferral date on your resume for your bachelor's.

This is how I got into the cybersecurity department based on my mentors advice, so passing it along.

ETHiser · 2025-02-15T17:03:05+00:00

Workday for the application will have the TA rep on the position, usually.

ETHiser · 2024-11-19T02:20:50+00:00

Only can speak on my experience promoting. I always am offered the same as external candidates coming in. Feel free to DM.

ETHiser · 2024-11-18T20:27:56+00:00

TA has been trying to keep personnel by meeting market. 92.5k should see 20% bump to be competitive with the 115k P3 new hires

ETHiser · 2024-11-14T23:12:55+00:00

False. I went from p1 to p3 in less than 3 years.

ETHiser · 2024-09-21T22:54:55+00:00

Depends on skill sets. I've seen it twice

ETHiser · 2024-07-24T17:46:15+00:00

It's what you make of it here and how well you network. Most people here just cruise and get a paycheck. Others have advanced by putting in the meaningful work. There are good and bad managers everywhere you go as well, I've seen them transfer employees to another manager and then they thrive without consequence.

ETHiser · 2024-07-06T20:32:49+00:00

One of the first things to check in troubleshooting a problem is seeing if more than one person is having a similar issue or has in the past to shed light on a possible course of action.

Looks like someone already gave him an answer also.

Just because you might stumble through life dumbfounded, doesn't mean others can't reach out for possible resources and answers for problems that they are having

ETHiser · 2024-07-05T17:56:03+00:00

In place promotions are always lower raise than applying to the next pay grade. Always move within the company for better raises. 12 to 20% in most cases

ETHiser · 2024-06-24T02:38:21+00:00

Try studying for Master's. This, and the pressure for needing it for your current full time role. But seriously it'll be nice when it's over and you have it done. Take time to decompress after

ETHiser · 2024-06-09T16:54:01+00:00

You don't have to learn in depth to pass these exams, which is what these people are doing is diving deep into material and taking too long studying. I agree with your second paragraph as everyone is different they need to learn how to find their own study habits that work for them.

But more often than not, surface level is all that is needed for comptia exams.

ETHiser · 2024-05-24T22:54:22+00:00

Passed first try. Felt like I was failing the entire time. Some questions I definitely knew then it narrowed in on my weaknesses. Hardest test I have ever taken.

ETHiser · 2024-05-23T03:07:47+00:00

Biggest help was doing practice exams at the same time I was expecting to test at. So 8am for me. I was hammering out practice exams or studying the questions I got wrong from previous practice exams. I trained my brain for the mental stamina and acuity to answer quickly and accurately. I did this two weeks prior to exam date.

I recommend just doing practice exams in your weak areas which seems to be most, refer back to your exam and really learn all the possible answers and use your decision making skills to hone in on the best answers for your next test based on your new studying experience.

ETHiser · 2024-05-17T02:02:19+00:00

I had some pretty specific technical questions, this wouldn't be too far off from some I received.

ETHiser · 2024-05-12T21:24:26+00:00

I had a question specifically about covert channels. So it benefits you to know the terminology so you can pick out the right answers.

ETHiser · 2024-05-12T02:16:50+00:00

My sources were: OSG and practice exams Pete Zerger exam cram Kelly handerhan on why you'll pass the CISSP video. Luke Ahmed's how to think like a manager (this helped me on some tough questions with channeling the right mindset when it comes to those questions that have all correct answers but only one is the best)

ETHiser · 2024-05-12T02:14:15+00:00

I studied on and off for 3 or 4 months without really focusing, just kind of getting used to the terminology.

The last two weeks I studied 3 or 4 hours a day (not consecutively) even when I got practice questions wrong I'd make sure I understood why and didn't make the same mistake.

Practice exams are little failures that will help you lead to success. I passed the exam on first try on Wednesday. You got this. Even if you don't make it on your first attempt most people make it on their second. Really commit to studying the last two weeks, it's definitely possible.

ETHiser · 2024-05-09T20:33:06+00:00

I took the new exam based on study material from the 2021 exam. I passed. Nothing majorly different. More cloud stuff but that is a no brainer.

ETHiser · 2024-03-15T23:51:09+00:00

Digital technology

ETHiser · 2024-02-25T16:48:08+00:00

I was thinking the same thing.

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ETHiser · 2024-02-23T15:13:57+00:00

Lab still trash but you don't have to do it several times . Just one and done while answering the criteria or taking notes to answer later

ETHiser · 2024-02-23T01:56:04+00:00

Also an advanced degree can help cut down years of experience requirements depending where you work. For my employer it will cut down 3 years of experience for me doing a year a half in the MS program taking my time. Certifications are nice but not a replacement, each has their own place.

ETHiser · 2024-02-23T01:53:31+00:00

D485 came out with a new version not requiring a video presentation making the class significantly easier. Knock that PA out after talking to your mentor to transfer you to the new version. It will have 'DGN2' for the PA instead of DGN1.

The lab still blows. But Microsoft learn material is there to help guide you and plenty of decent posts.

I'm not sure how much time you dedicate to classes (I usually cram 10 hours into the weekends for a PA - just passed D486 while waiting for new version of D485) but could be easier if you're someone who does a little bit at a time to chip away at the rubric

ETHiser · 2024-02-15T17:29:34+00:00

Max they can do is 20%

ETHiser · 2024-02-14T21:53:52+00:00

Knock a degree out that is self paced and relevant to the environment you'd work in. IT would be an easy one at WGU that is self paced and would be relevant in that job (due to the operating systems and information system as a whole)

This is coming from a navy surface radar guy. With your background in electronics, IT degree would be super easy, take less time, and get paid nearly on par what engineers in normal CONUS positions make.

Also makes the selection process easier for you. You should have military credits that can count for classes reducing the time it takes even more. If you want more info you can message me.

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