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also, if you know some computer stuff, looking for some IT support positions. we can chat more in next meet. Welcome to bay area, and hope u find something soon |
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How much experience do you have in IT? We just hired a part time tech for our helpdesk last week so I can't get you anything here but I can at least give you some advice.
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What kind of experience are you looking for? as in actually work experience? None, my fault there though. I've taken some courses toward it back in florida.
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So, if you can show on your resume that you know enterprise level concepts and technologies, I'll call you in for an interview. If you can prove to me that you can think about troubleshooting a problem in more than one way and learn new programs, technology, and concepts quickly and independently, I'd hire you in a heartbeat... unfortunately, I'm not hiring at the moment but I'll assume anyone else that's hiring for an entry level enterprise support job will look for the same stuff. Since we just hired someone for a part time Tech I position, I don't think we are going to hire any interns. If that changes, I'll let you know. We may be hiring for a full time Tech I position sometime this year so if you get some experience between now and then I'll be sure to let you know. Edit: Forgot to add that I don't bother looking at certs like A+ or the basic Microsoft stuff when hiring people... Unless it's something specific like Cisco or VMware, I think they're useless.
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If you haven't already, join ISACA and get a few certificates there. In the IT Field, certifications are more important than a degree apparently. I've met a guy that works for Oracle and he doesn't have a degree but he has the CISCO CCNA certificate. |
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Yea, I think most enterprise shops don't even look at A+ anymore. Places like Geek Squad or other home support stuff will probably be more happy to see them. It's probably not a bad idea to get it but don't rely on it to get you a job.
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I was actually in the same boat as you about a year ago. Scratching the surface of learning C++, with no computer-related work experience under my belt. Close to a degree/certificate (which I have now) and wanting to find a job in IT to get myself in the door. Just gotta throw your resume at a bunch of openings. I applied to 4 openings(would have been more but openings for Tier 1 IT gets filled up pretty quick) when a friend of mine told me that I should stop doing retail/customer service and start looking for a real job. Got 3 interviews, 2 second interviews, and got hired for a paid internship even though I had no real experience. Still working there now and best job I've ever had, all while trying to finish school.
TL;DR: Apply to a lot of positions. Even the ones that you think you are under qualified for. Unless the requirements are super high of course.
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BTW, Found this on Facebook. You might be interested.
WheelDude.com Looking for a warehouse employee to work from our Location in Fremont, CA 5 days a week from 1-5pm. Please email any questions you may have and / or your resume to Zoeb@WheelDude.com
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thanks guys! appreciate the help! i was thinking of getting my CISCO CCNA cert. should i just study for that instead of the A+ test?
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little late, but i just submitted it!
hoping i get it.
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