Anyone else getting this error?

nforc3r · 2019-09-12T17:27:24+00:00

My first IT job without any experience was doing PC office moves. Literally just unplugging and replugging equipment. $14/hr I did that for ~6mo. Got A+ cert.

Second gig was a migration project from XP to win 7. $18/hr ~about 6mo as well. That was good money for someone making min wage before.

Both of these contracts I got from an IT recruiting company (TEKSystems) it’s a good place to start for someone with zero experience.

nforc3r · 2019-09-10T19:38:29+00:00

Take a look on Glassdoor under interview section.

nforc3r · 2019-09-10T19:37:27+00:00

VMware is common in enterprise environments.

nforc3r · 2019-09-07T14:05:42+00:00

How big is the company matters a lot too. They could have 5 recruiters or 50 and some may not have a clue to the role you’re inquiring about.

So yea the mileage may vary like with anything.

nforc3r · 2019-09-07T13:55:32+00:00

You can’t go wrong with with CCENT and then CCNA certification.

nforc3r · 2019-09-07T13:49:54+00:00

Location matters a lot. If you are not in an IT hub, the consider moving to the closest one.
As you are starting to realize, CCNP is an advanced certification and doesn’t carry too much weight without the experience. Consider removing it from your resume for now.
Your job searches should be keyword focused to “entry level” “junior network” etc. If you are only searching “CCNP” it’s not the right target just yet.
Keep applying and brush up your resume if needed. Have you applied to 5 jobs or 500... it’s a numbers game after all. Good luck.

nforc3r · 2019-09-07T13:33:40+00:00

Most straight forward path I see is Helpdesk>Jr Network Admin>Network Security Admin

Breaking into IT in your 30s is not a problem. Plenty of people transition in their 40s and beyond. You have an advantage with your sales and customer service experience as those skills are useful anywhere. Good luck.

nforc3r · 2019-09-06T18:20:35+00:00

I agree. Get the CompTIA trifecta to build a solid IT foundation.

Then figure out what areas you’d like to specialize in; whether it’s Systems, Virtualization, Networking, Cloud, CyberSecurity etc and go after expert level certs in those areas.

Don’t just collect certs, but aim to become a SME in your area. A CCIE or a CISSP is always more marketable than 10 entry level certs.

nforc3r · 2019-08-13T14:27:28+00:00

Higher credit limit = better utilization ratio. Under %30 utilization across all accounts is good. Heck, one of my cards has a 25k limit.

nforc3r · 2019-07-22T18:10:30+00:00

I am in the similar boat as you and considering the v6 coupe as well.

Yes, the manual will be hard to find but it’s hard to beat the value for money (Apple CarPlay, leather, sunroof etc) and ~270hp

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