Fresno/Cencal FR-S/BRZ Owners

[ein311]

Education is definitely helpful and colleges like Phoenix/DeVry/Heald/etc. are all for-profit so tuition is going to be real high.
The thing with IT, though, is employers value those that have experience and the correct attitude over someone with a lot of paper credentials.

Edit: If you're considering making the IT industry a career, you may want to get a management-focused degree rather than a specialized IT degree. Reason for this is the more you move up in the IT ladder, the more likely you're going to be managing other people and becoming involved with purchasing decisions that affect the core business. When you start getting more responsibility, it's often desirable to have a formal education in management.
Oh, and it doesn't hurt to know how management/finance thinks when they're constantly whining about how much IT spends.

Back in the Windows Server 2000 days, people were studying for their MCSEs without actually using Server2k in a live environment. So you had a bunch of people knock out a bunch of tests, get certified, and not know how to practically apply any of their knowledge. You had these "paper MCSEs" floating around and it made a lot of people in the industry realize that you need to focus on someone's proven ability rather than what's written down on paper.

I have a degree in IT along with several certifications, and the strongest aspect of my resume is my experience. The other stuff is secondary to that. And since you do have to start off somewhere, look for entry-level IT jobs.
When applying for IT positions, try to cater your resume and cover letter to specifically cover IT-oriented tasks you've done at prior employers, and list your general IT experience & hobbies involving technology on your resume. Make it field-focused rather than general. That should help make up for lack of professional experience in IT.
This strategy has worked well for me and a few others I know.

I did send out a few emails and I'll see what I get back. If I get any leads, I'll PM ya.

Originally Posted by ein311

Education is definitely helpful and colleges like Phoenix/DeVry/Heald/etc. are all for-profit so tuition is going to be real high.
The thing with IT, though, is employers value those that have experience and the correct attitude over someone with a lot of paper credentials.

Edit: If you're considering making the IT industry a career, you may want to get a management-focused degree rather than a specialized IT degree. Reason for this is the more you move up in the IT ladder, the more likely you're going to be managing other people and becoming involved with purchasing decisions that affect the core business. When you start getting more responsibility, it's often desirable to have a formal education in management.
Oh, and it doesn't hurt to know how management/finance thinks when they're constantly whining about how much IT spends.

Back in the Windows Server 2000 days, people were studying for their MCSEs without actually using Server2k in a live environment. So you had a bunch of people knock out a bunch of tests, get certified, and not know how to practically apply any of their knowledge. You had these "paper MCSEs" floating around and it made a lot of people in the industry realize that you need to focus on someone's proven ability rather than what's written down on paper.

I have a degree in IT along with several certifications, and the strongest aspect of my resume is my experience. The other stuff is secondary to that. And since you do have to start off somewhere, look for entry-level IT jobs.
When applying for IT positions, try to cater your resume and cover letter to specifically cover IT-oriented tasks you've done at prior employers, and list your general IT experience & hobbies involving technology on your resume. Make it field-focused rather than general. That should help make up for lack of professional experience in IT.
This strategy has worked well for me and a few others I know.

I did send out a few emails and I'll see what I get back. If I get any leads, I'll PM ya.

Ok, sounds good. Thank you for the advice and help!!

[Ms. FR-S]

I have to say, there are some very cool and helpful people on here!

Originally Posted by Ms. FR-S

I have to say, there are some very cool and helpful people on here!

Agreed!!

[FRS_GT]

Sorry guys to change the topic on you guys. But just FYI -

These are for sale locally.

http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showt...65#post1204965

[samseed]

Whats up bruh! Youve been mia..gotta do a meet again..are those just rims by itself?

Originally Posted by FRS_GT

Sorry guys to change the topic on you guys. But just FYI -

These are for sale locally.

http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showt...65#post1204965

[FRS GT]

Hey, it's been a while. Hope all is good with you.

Another meet would be cool.

Yes, those are rims only.

[samseed]

Ok cool..yah I met a few people on here..some with nice mods. I havent done anything with my brz yet..to much bills and not enough play money..

[TRDBen]

Anyone here doing the NCRC track day this saturday at Buttonwillow?

[sdlynx]

Originally Posted by TRDBen

Anyone here doing the NCRC track day this saturday at Buttonwillow?

I'll be going on Saturday.

[TRDBen]

Originally Posted by sdlynx

I'll be going on Saturday.

So will I, I'll be in the Asphalt FR-S and my buddy with be driving a Space Grey Z4M. We're both in Solo group.

[sdlynx]

Sweet! I'll see you there! I've a Firestorm FR-S. It'll be fun!

[TRDBen]

Originally Posted by sdlynx

Sweet! I'll see you there! I've a Firestorm FR-S. It'll be fun!

Sounds great! See you there, feel free to come say hi and chill!

[ein311]

So.... I was filling up in Fresno tonight and this red BRZ pulls up on the adjacent pump. I tell the guy "nice ride!" and get the reply "yea, better than yours since Subaru has all wheel drive and turbos."

I... I'm still not sure if trolling or stupid.

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