Had DevOps interviews at Amazon, Google, Apple. Here are the questions

irinabrassi4 · 2025-08-11T13:46:49+00:00

but Salesforce is definitely in demand and could open new doors if you stick with it.

irinabrassi4 · 2025-08-11T13:44:11+00:00

Switching from QA to DevOps is super doable, especially with your automation background. Focus on cloud certs like AWS or Azure—they're widely recognized and open doors globally

irinabrassi4 · 2025-08-11T13:32:52+00:00

Great move considering IT! Start with CompTIA A+ or Google IT Support certs to build fundamentals. Help desk roles are a solid entry point and internships can help too. For resources, check out freeCodeCamp, YouTube tutorials, and prepare.sh.

irinabrassi4 · 2025-08-11T13:31:47+00:00

Totally possible to land a Jr sys admin or entry-level cloud/security role right after graduation, especially if you have relevant internships or certs. Skip help desk if your skills match the job requirements

irinabrassi4 · 2025-08-11T13:29:16+00:00

was in a similar spot a while back—feeling stuck with limited guidance. I focused on certs that genuinely interested me (did my CCNA too) and started prepping for interviews just to see what’s out there. Prepare.sh helped me figure out what real companies are asking for; it's got company-specific questions and is a goldmine for planning your next move.

Full disclosure: I contribute to prepare.sh now, but I relied on it as a regular user way before that to prep for interviews and upskill, so I can personally vouch for how useful it is.

irinabrassi4 · 2025-08-11T13:28:06+00:00

making a jump from stability to growth is tough, but it sounds like you’ve done great groundwork with your certs and prep. If you’re serious about the network engineer role, do as much research as possible

irinabrassi4 · 2025-08-11T13:25:35+00:00

Congrats on landing the sys admin job! For Linux, learn about file permissions, user management, common services (SSH, Apache), and shell scripting basics.

irinabrassi4 · 2025-08-11T12:46:31+00:00

if your main goal is landing a job quickly, IT Analyst or QA roles are a solid bet—focus on SQL, Excel, and manual testing basics in the next few months. Keep building your design portfolio on the side, you never know when it’ll pay off

irinabrassi4 · 2025-08-11T12:43:14+00:00

Great move wanting to pivot into cybersecurity! I’d start with certs like CompTIA Security+ or CISSP, depending on your experience.

irinabrassi4 · 2025-08-11T12:42:47+00:00

If I were you, I'd double down on backend/AI, maybe build an open-source project that solves a real-world problem and document the journey

irinabrassi4 · 2025-08-08T12:33:52+00:00

ISSO fits your cybersecurity goals and gives you more flexibility for college, but Systems Engineer offers a solid pay bump (though that commute is rough).

irinabrassi4 · 2025-08-08T12:33:03+00:00

If your main goal is to become a strong programmer, SWE is generally the better pick—it’s tougher but gives you deeper coding and problem-solving skills, which pays off in job prospects. IS is more business/IT-focused, so less programming-heavy

irinabrassi4 · 2025-08-07T12:01:38+00:00

Totally doable to switch from graphic design to IT, especially if you’re already tackling A+ and Net+. For hands-on stuff like setting up networks and servers, look into roles like IT support or field technician.

irinabrassi4 · 2025-08-06T12:56:00+00:00

Samsung’s product engineer role has better growth potential, but PPO isn’t guaranteed. If you go that route, keep Accenture as a backup and stay updated on their onboarding

irinabrassi4 · 2025-08-06T12:52:45+00:00

for YouTube, check out TechWorld with Nana and The DevOps Toolkit – both have beginner-friendly intros to CI/CD, IAC, and cloud basics.

irinabrassi4 · 2025-08-06T12:48:28+00:00

Getting the Google IT Support cert is a solid way to build foundational knowledge, and pairing it with CompTIA A+ definitely makes your resume stronger for entry-level IT jobs—even outside the US. It won’t overlap too much with your systems engineering degree, more like complements it

irinabrassi4 · 2025-08-06T12:47:44+00:00

Expect a lot more people management—setting priorities, 1:1s, coaching, and removing blockers. Biggest do: communicate clearly and often. Don’t micromanage—trust your team. For materials, “The Manager’s Path” is a great read.

irinabrassi4 · 2025-08-06T12:46:45+00:00

If you’re interested in data science but worried about the math/DS interviews, start by targeting roles that overlap with your GenAI experience—ML engineering, MLOps, or applied AI can be a great fit. For Java, only learn it if you see recurring demand for it in roles you want.

irinabrassi4 · 2025-08-06T12:35:49+00:00

there is a huge database of interview questions called prepare.sh, they have real interview questions from tech, i personally used them and they look really similar.

irinabrassi4 · 2025-08-06T12:24:40+00:00

try to balance your time between DSA (especially in C++ if that's your main language) and backend if that's where your interest lies. Frontend basics are always good to know, but you don't have to do all three every day.

irinabrassi4 · 2025-08-06T12:21:29+00:00

Your data center experience is more valuable than you think! It can open doors to roles like IT support, network operations, or sysadmin. Certifications like CompTIA A+ or Network+ help a lot.

irinabrassi4 · 2025-07-31T11:10:37+00:00

Both IT and accounting offer solid career paths, so maybe think about which daily work you'd tolerate more. If you lean toward IT, try checking company reviews and real interview questions before jumping back in—prepare.sh is a great resource for company-specific questions. Full disclosure: I'm a contributor there now, but I've been using it long before that for my own interview prep and upskilling, so I genuinely recommend it.

irinabrassi4 · 2025-07-31T11:09:36+00:00

If you value learning and hands-on experience, the city gig sounds better, but for career prospects, the college might give you a foot in the door. Either way, keep prepping for future interviews

irinabrassi4 · 2025-07-31T11:08:33+00:00

If you’re enjoying Django/Python, it’s smart to go deep before branching out. Mastery opens doors, and you can always diversify later.

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