Realistically what kind of job would someone who skipped getting a A+ cert, got a CCENT cert instead, & but has no IT experience get?
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Realistically what kind of job would someone who skipped getting a A+ cert, got a CCENT cert instead, & but has no IT experience get?
xXMASHERXx
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You would still have to go through some sort of support role to get that much needed experience but I would say your tenure there would be much shorter than someone without a ccent. Bypassing the A+ is assuming that you have some decent troubleshooting skills, are resourceful, and that you would be able to figure out most issues that are thrown your way.
I wouldn't waste my time with the A+ because of the limited earning potential.
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You recommend I get myself a Tablet? I usually read eBooks on my phone, so I never bothered with Tablets.
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Might as well. You should be able to pick up the basic Amazon Fire tablet for like 80 bucks. I think it has 4G of storage which is decent if your files aren't too large. I have one with a few hundred PDFs on it and it does the job fine.
You can do all the LMS on your phone but typing is a bytch for me. ..I like the book/keyboard the nostalgia of it all is a muthafukka for me lol.
If you have Internet service at home and a decent laptop or pc u can get by with your phone easily. You will get so many pdfs files so u should be ok.
The key isn't reading but you should find a system to take and organize notes. This is not easily done through a phone so I'd suggest a laptop/tablet.
For anyone that has been in IT for awhile, what is your experience dealing with people who have been in desktop support for over 5-7 years? My job now has me around people who have been in a desktop role for almost a decade. I can't imagine staying in the role more than a year or two. For example, one of the end users had an issue opening a shared calendar in Outlook. The end user just happened to see me and the "senior" support guy walking by as he was showing me the office. When we go back to our area, he said I hate these annoying types of issues and just sends an e-mail to the admin that the person couldn't open the calendar. I felt bad because now I felt responsible since the end user also saw me there. I'm thinking to myself wtf kind of service is that.
Support is a great way to get your feet wet because you deal with a variety of issues. However, none of it ever goes deep enough to where you can really specialize in one area. The goal now is to learn scripting and configuration management to get the heck out of end user support.
Support is a great way to get your feet wet because you deal with a variety of issues. However, none of it ever goes deep enough to where you can really specialize in one area. The goal now is to learn scripting and configuration management to get the heck out of end user support.
You on the right path. Use that time to get the experience, build your skills up and get the fukk out of there, man.
Make sure you have a plan and follow it. Getting trapped in the support is one of the worst thing that can happen to anybody
Hello all, I'm currently working as a senior associate for a great company. I have a bachelor's but not in IT. I get paid fairly well, but want to preferably go into network security or cyber security. Should I get another Bachelor's degree or a Graduate Certificate which I'm thinking of getting. Also, I would want to do this online. How are WGU or SNHU as far as reputable places in the job market. Thanks in advance
David_TheMan
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Don't get another bachelor's that would be a waste of time and money, if you can get a scholarship get a masters in MIS, MBA, or MSM to go with your certs. If you must.
Don't know how WGU or SNHU rate to people but do you have any local colleges and universities? You might be able to hit their distance learning programs or night classes for less money.