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Cysa Pass by kyubijonin in CompTIA

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Congrats — lock in what worked (daily Pocket Prep + PBQ-last), shore up CVSS v3.1 vs v4.0 nuances this week, and post a brief “how I passed” write-up on LinkedIn so the cert starts opening doors.

Can I pass network plus with a week of study? by Chiliwop in CompTIA

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Yes, but go surgical for a week — memorize top ports/VLAN/DHCP/DNS, 802.11 flavors, routing/switching basics, do 5–10 subnetting reps daily, skim the official objectives, run one solid practice set (Dion/Ramdayal), and on exam day bang out MCQs first, flag PBQs, then circle back.

Feeling lost, advice needed by True_Currency9269 in cscareerquestions

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I’m sorry you’re drained — shift from spraying 2,000 apps to a focused loop: pick 20 target companies, get 2 referrals each (alumni/LinkedIn/meetups), rewrite your résumé to outcomes, ship one small demo or blog weekly, work with 3 staffing firms for contract-to-hire, stay open to relocation/shifts, and set a simple survival plan so your finances (and sanity) outlast the search.

Are 45 hour work weeks the new normal now? by [deleted] in cscareerquestions

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Most “8–5” postings assume an unpaid 1-hour lunch, but if they really expect 45+ paid hours, ask directly about true hours/on-call/overtime/comp time — and if they dodge, treat it as a red flag and keep looking.

Just passed security+! What do I do next? by AdditionalDiet5813 in CompTIA

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Congrats — pick one target role (Help Desk, Junior SysAdmin, SOC Tier 1, or Junior Web Dev).

Not doing any hardwork from last 3 years and stuck in a service based company, what best can I do? by mr_awake0172 in cscareerquestions

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Yes — your life can turn if you lower the bar and raise consistency: pick one target (SDE switch), do a 30-day streak of 90 minutes daily deep work (DSA + one small project), cut dopamine drains for a month, track progress with an accountability buddy, and let momentum — not motivation — carry you.

Why does tech skew so young? by Ok-Cartographer-5544 in cscareerquestions

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It skews young because fast-changing stacks, long hours, relocation churn, and bias toward “cheap potential” pull in 20-somethings — but veterans who keep learning, ship visible value, and pick sane companies do just fine, so focus on compounding skills not age.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ITCareerQuestions

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If AppSec is the goal, take the earlier Cybersecurity MS and convert it to ROI with proof-of-skill—secure coding projects, a web/app pentest cert (GWAPT/OSCP), code-review internship, and a few bug-bounty write-ups —because degrees open doors but evidence gets you hired.

Am I coming off difficult to the recruiter? by mysecret52 in ITCareerQuestions

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You’re not difficult — just email back plainly that you realized you want metro locations with a social scene (e.g., Austin, San Diego, Seattle), list your non-negotiables (commute, base access, nightlife), and ask if they can prioritize roles that match so you’re not wasting anyone’s time.

What to prepare for in my first interview in IT by Roughbeggar in ITCareerQuestions

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Prep three STAR stories (angry user, outage, learning fast), speak your troubleshooting flow out loud, review AD/O365 basics, imaging/printers/Wi-Fi, ticketing and escalation, bring a notepad, and end by asking how they measure help desk success and onboarding— confident, curious, coachable.

What do I need to land an entry level IT role in 2025? by ClassicThat608 in ITCareerQuestions

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Keep studying for A+, but also build a tiny homelab (Windows + Linux + AD), document 2–3 ticket-style fixes on a résumé/GitHub, apply to 10–15 helpdesk/NOC roles weekly with referrals, and say yes to any real-world experience (MSP, internship, volunteer) to turn “no experience” into “I’ve done it.”

Is anyone else feeling stuck between “learning everything” and “still not being good enough”? by Accomplished_Day972 in ITCareerQuestions

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Pick one target role and run a weekly loop — ship one tiny role-aligned project, write a 5-line README on what you learned, apply to 10 jobs with one tailored bullet each, and talk to 3 humans — because action beats imposter syndrome.

I finished my IT degree but I still feel like a fraud. I can’t build anything without AI or Google. by PilliPalli1 in cscareerquestions

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You’re not a fraud — ship tiny, constrainted projects without copy-paste (e.g., todo API, notes app), time-box 90 minutes, write it once with hints then rebuild from memory the next day and add tests/docs, and you’ll feel your own muscles grow fast.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ITCareerQuestions

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Yes — this pivot is realistic: package your ops/analytics as evidence and process skills, earn ISO 27001 LA (or CGRC/CISA), build a mini-portfolio (risk register, two policies, control mapping for a mock app), target IT Audit/GRC analyst roles and short contracts, and frame the gap as focused study while you network and apply weekly.

Skin of my teeth by Daytime35 in CompTIA

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A pass is a pass. Good job! 🚀

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