So uh I applied to different companies to volunteer to do Networking and I got a response

[Formerly Black Trash]

Thanks to @נιмму тωø-тιмєѕ™

They said to send in my resume for a tour and to discuss

Now I'm like

So how should I prepare for this?

I was honest and upfront, said I touched actual switches, messed with the client interface and not in a professional capacity

I'm nervous bruh...if I get turned down for a job I offered to do for free that's a massive L that will require some major self reflecting

 

[Jimmy Two-Times™]

Thanks to @נιмму тωø-тιмєѕ™

They said to send in my resume for a tour and to discuss

Now I'm like

So how should I prepare for this?

I was honest and upfront, said I touched actual switches, messed with the client interface and not in a professional capacity

I'm nervous bruh...if I get turned down for a job I offered to do for free that's a massive L that will require some major self reflecting

Congrats, mate.

There are literally so many organisations that do not advertise these voluntary vacancy roles and no matter if you get turned down there are plenty of others if you keep looking. This career path we're on is widely sought after so, so what if you take that L? I took at 3 L's before my current one and you have to seek them out yourself because these companies *need more hard workers. I know this may only apply to the UK, but it's been widely known that job adverts from companies are only 30%-40% published externally and the rest of the vacancies are internal or through connections.

I think this time next year I'll be where I want to be -- career wise.


Just remember to be upfront with your skill level and don't bullshyt them because they do wanna help you and skill you up otherwise the role wouldn't be open to you.


CCNASet

 

[Formerly Black Trash]

Congrats, mate.

There are literally so many organisations that do not advertise these voluntary vacancy roles and no matter if you get turned down there are plenty of others if you keep looking. This career path we're on is widely sought after so, so what if you take that L? I took at 3 L's before my current one and you have to seek them out yourself because these companies *need more hard workers. I know this may only apply to the UK, but it's been widely known that job adverts from companies are only 30%-40% published externally and the rest of the vacancies are internal or through connections.

I think this time next year I'll be where I want to be -- career wise.


CCNASet

Yeah

They said they wanna see a resume to see what led up to me studying for my CCNA and to discuss a potential tour

I'm going to have to tell them I went to community college and not mention I didnt finish the class

 

[Formerly Black Trash]

I just replied back

 

[Jimmy Two-Times™]

Yeah

They said they wanna see a resume to see what led up to me studying for my CCNA and to discuss a potential tour

I'm going to have to tell them I went to community college and not mention I didnt finish the class

Just be upfront with your skill level, how you plan to succeed with the skills that you'll gain from this gig as well as how long you plan to offer your services in terms of years/months as they'll usually want someone long-term for the next 6-12 months. I told mine that I'll be here to help indefinitely which is a lie but it's what they wanna hear.

Mention that you dropped out and that you understand the pitfalls this time around and know where your career is headed -- it's that simple.

I've dropped out too so I've been in the same predicament. Even if you take the L there are literally dozens upon dozens of voluntary roles available and if you can't find one and it turns into months a backup plan of mine that I had was to self study and get CCNA certified by myself and just do an 8-day or 1 month CCNA bootcamp course so that it's something you can put on your CV for employers to look at.

Also, mention that you're beginning to dabble in Python programming as that is a buzzword they all love.

What I've gathered is volunteering and gaining experience is the only way to level up if you know no one in the field like me/us.

Good luck.

 

[Formerly Black Trash]

Just be upfront with your skill level, how you plan to succeed with the skills that you'll gain from this gig as well as how long you plan to offer your services in terms of years/months as they'll usually want someone long-term for the next 6-12 months. I told mine that I'll be here to help indefinitely which is a lie but it's what they wanna hear.

Mention that you dropped out and that you understand the pitfalls this time around and know where your career is headed -- it's that simple.

I've dropped out too so I've been in the same predicament. Even if you take the L there are literally dozens upon dozens of voluntary roles available and if you can't find one and it turns into months a backup plan of mine that I had was to self study and get CCNA certified by myself and just do an 8-day or 1 month CCNA bootcamp course so that it's something you can put on your CV for employers to look at.

Also, mention that you're beginning to dabble in Python programming as that is a buzzword they all love.

What I've gathered is volunteering and gaining experience is the only way to level up if you know no one in the field like me/us.

Good luck.

Just got another reply from craigslist post.

 

[Jimmy Two-Times™]

Just got another reply from craigslist post.

Google Map them and just phone call everyone that's what I did. You'd think in 2019 that nobody would take your calls but you'll find that to be the opposite once they hear the words, "volunteer".

 

[TRFG]

There’s a lot of truth to this. My girl recently finished her nursing program. On the weekends prior to her board exam she volunteered at her mom’s job.

We didn’t even know the spot where she volunteered was own by a group. So when she applied to a job closer to us she got a call from the group’s HR VP. While on the phone she asked her why she didn’t apply where she volunteered etc etc and in short she forwarded over the resume to that specific home.

my girl got offered the job during the interview and started working the next day.

 

[Formerly Black Trash]

Update

They said the Ops Manager is going to give me a call

Also killed the phone interview for a paying help desk role

Oh and the ppl who replied to my craigslist ad were just scammers

 

[xXMASHERXx]

Volunteering can be a good way to get some experience but you need to make sure you set expectations. This is something I had to learn early on in my career. People start expecting you to drop what you are doing to assist with whatever issue they are having. It has gotten to the point that I no longer volunteer. I wll do a free consultation and provide my recommendations and that's it.

 

[Formerly Black Trash]

Update

Had what I thought was a great 2nd phone interview for a Service Desk position. What ive learned is to just big up my accomplishments.

Next job I'm going to have to move up, cuz my last position was just a lateral move but I tout it real hard.