Information Technology (IT)

PRIME said:
silkboi said:
PRIME PRIME As a developer, language certs don't mean anything. As far as your question, knowing PHP would probably lend you to more opportunities in web development since it's a basic language and the concepts can transfer over to other language more-or-less. If you know JavaScript already, I'd say learn AngularJS instead of NodeJS since I see more opportunities for Angular. They're both just frameworks and it's really preference which one you like better and want to pursue further.
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Cool, yeah I know javascript already and have a very shallow understanding/experience with PHP.

I'm looking more so to get experienced/knowledged in the backend rather than front end like I've been working and freelancing in for so long.

I've read about how Node is taking JS towards the backend so its interests me but I'll look into Angular also.

Thanks
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PHP is definitely a solid option but Angular is a better option than Node in the regards to JS frameworks. Knowing PHP will help w/ web app development and coding w/ WordPress. Even if you don't use it fully, understanding it will help u w/ WordPress as I've learned recently having to go in and change little things in a theme that a client purchased. Another great thing is that PHP is really simple to learn and pick up on and u can learn it on Code Cademy for free
 
I'll most definitely go into Angular and PHP then. I think I'll still take the certification course/test just for my own sake and learning it. I know just enough to build a WP site at the moment.

There are tons of jobs around here, many gov't related, and they're always asking for degree or equal experience so I'll have more confidence having that cert when applying to one of those.

I know previous experience is king, but I don't have as much confidence in that as I do with my other skills.

How is code academy compared to somewhere like edx.org (what I use)?
 
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PRIME said:
I'll most definitely go into Angular and PHP then. I think I'll still take the certification course/test just for my own sake and learning it. I know just enough to build a WP site at the moment.

There are tons of jobs around here, many gov't related, and they're always asking for degree or equal experience so I'll have more confidence having that cert when applying to one of those.

I know previous experience is king, but I don't have as much confidence in that as I do with my other skills.

How is code academy compared to somewhere like edx.org (what I use)?
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If you're referring to the certs on edx, don't waste your money, they really hold no weight, it's best to list the courses on your resume under continuing education though.

Code Cademy isn't like edx in terms of mooc courses, however, you do learn by doing on Code Cademy through a series of lessons.

And don't short yourself on the WP experience, because a lot of companies use WP for their sites so it's great to know that or Drupal.
 
What's up fellas I'm looking for some advice. I'm going to be switching my major to Computer networking & security in Jan. I'm studying for my A+ Cert now. What are some entry level jobs that doesn't really require much experience? I don't have any experience in IT besides flipping computers on my own. I come from a sales background. Any recommendations? Every place I was looking at requires 2-3 years.
 
solesupreme93 said:
What's up fellas I'm looking for some advice. I'm going to be switching my major to Computer networking & security in Jan. I'm studying for my A+ Cert now. What are some entry level jobs that doesn't really require much experience? I don't have any experience in IT besides flipping computers on my own. I come from a sales background. Any recommendations? Every place I was looking at requires 2-3 years.
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Help Desk or Geek Squad with Best Buy
 
Try to join your comp science group in school or uni or volunteer. I didn't have any experience when I got my gig. But I did put that I was on my comp science computer club. I also put all the projects I did on my own to show that you have a good understanding on networking, basic hardware software troubleshooting. For example I put that I set up my own LAMP stack server for hosting personal websites that I use etc.
 
Definitely Help Desk, u won't get a Geek Squad position outright especially around this time when they're looking for sales reps. They'll promise you Geek Squad after a few months but they say that to get u to work for em....I kno this all too well :smh:
 
Anyone have a good resource for resume templates? How are you all formatting your resumes? I find that I can't use a "traditional" format if I want the key things to stand out.




Kobe4MVP12 said:
Currently working tech support for an ISP, got a BA in Information Technology but I'm ready to make moves out of this ****** position. Goal is to go the BA/PM route but I need to strengthen my resume and technical skills first. Decided Im gonna take this Network + as my first cert and then go from there.

What are the best training materials and study methods y'all recommend for this exam?
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I used Professor Messer vids on YouTube mainly. Just watched and took notes. His videos are good because they're not long.
 
Man Professor Messer is the truth I am almost done with chapter 1 for his Sec+ videos and feel like I have learned so much key information.

Going to watch one time through then go back and take notes.

@Fantastic4our  I like how my resume is set up. It's very readable I made it after attending a resume class when I worked for the DoD. You can see key information quickly it's easy for someone to scan over in a short amount of time. Only thing I need to figure out how to do is change the color of my bold separator line lol I made it probably 3-4 years ago can't remember how. I'll see if I can upload an example here.

Edit: Figured out how to change the horizontal line color .I like to use a color because it makes it stand out. I used gold because I went to vcu. Looked good got a lot of compliments on my format at career fairs. Here's my template if anyone wants to use it .
 
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Does anybody use any brain dumps or test sites? Or are they frowned upon?  I googled and found some but not sure how good they are. 
 
had an interview with google last week and i just heard back that i didnt get it 
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it was a real good experience tho so its cool. 
 
Thanks for the support guys. Im just glad Google even acknowledged me and my resume
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WorldGoneMad said:
had an interview with google last week and i just heard back that i didnt get it :frown:

it was a real good experience tho so its cool. 
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Man, u had an interview w/ Google, that in itself is a feat, you'll get an opportunity that's even better, just keep at it bruh
 
Graduating in December with a degree in Information Technology and a minor in business.

The job search is on. :pimp:
 
Sneaky said:
Graduating in December with a degree in Information Technology and a minor in business.

The job search is on. :pimp:
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What city you in? I know ATT and Microsoft both have leadership development programs assuming you are willing to relocate. Id look into those asap
 
just came from a meet and greet at Georgetown for their IT Management program...met the Admissions Advisor and the Program Manager, and im def interested, but i need to go back and completely rewrite my statement of interest 
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LuckyLuchiano said:
Sneaky said:
Graduating in December with a degree in Information Technology and a minor in business.

The job search is on. :pimp:
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What city you in? I know ATT and Microsoft both have leadership development programs assuming you are willing to relocate. Id look into those asap
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Norfolk Southern as well, just went to an informational session and the money straight and room for advancement if you're willing to relocate.
 
Dathbgboy said:
LuckyLuchiano said:
Sneaky said:
Graduating in December with a degree in Information Technology and a minor in business.

The job search is on. :pimp:
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What city you in? I know ATT and Microsoft both have leadership development programs assuming you are willing to relocate. Id look into those asap
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Norfolk Southern as well, just went to an informational session and the money straight and room for advancement if you're willing to relocate.
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I'm in Iowa :lol: :smh:

Definitely will look into these programs though.
 
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