Information Technology (IT)

[spiderjericho]

I had taken a class that gave me a voucher for it when it was still 1 exam but I felt as though the experience I already had (5 years) should have been able to supplement the cert requirement. The hardware portion seemed simple and I don’t think it was as in depth with mobile devices yet as it is now

For entry level sure, but if you’ve been a mid to senior level it specialist then most likely you have the knowledge already. But also people lie a lot so I get it

You know what’s crazy?

I had switched jobs from a journalist to IT in the Marines. And I didn’t feel like I was getting satisfactory experience. So two years into the job, I paid for an A+ boot camp through Global Knowledge. I ended up passing the exams. The first one was the most relevant…focusing on the actual hardware. The second was more customer service focused. So it was a lil more ambiguous.

Sadly, I got the cert before my second military deployment. Should’ve went for CCNP and MCSE because that was the focus on our FOB lol.

Folks asking for A+ from people with any experience is annoying.

I don’t see the point of the exam besides new help desk or geek squad type roles.

 

[akademikgenius]

I can see the SecAI+ being a requirement for positions going forward how sec+ is

you talkin in the DoD side?

 

[willypete]

you talkin in the DoD side?

DoD, fed gov and any private sector that supports federal gov

I get so lost, would private sector fall under federal if they support or have contracts with them?

 

[akademikgenius]

DoD, fed gov and any private sector that supports federal gov

I get so lost, would private sector fall under federal if they support or have contracts with them?

nah, even if they support or have contracts with the gov they're still considered private sector. They would have to be part of the U.S. government structure in order to be considered federal

 

[willypete]

nah, even if they support or have contracts with the gov they're still considered private sector. They would have to be part of the U.S. government structure in order to be considered federal

Gotcha. Last private sector I was at they had me confused as hell sometimes since everything that they did was for the feds but still was separate.

 

[akademikgenius]

Gotcha. Last private sector I was at they had me confused as hell sometimes since everything that they did was for the feds but still was separate.

Totally get it. It can definitely get confusing. Feels like you're in both worlds at the same time

 

[willypete]

Totally get it. It can definitely get confusing. Feels like you're in both worlds at the same time

Facts. So much simpler when you support the military, at least you know exactly who you fall under

 

[Beruseruku Desu]

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[Beruseruku Desu]

Anyone notice how almost no tech/IT company changed their logo for pride month?

I remember last year Cisco would always change it on LinkedIn but this month, nothing.

 

[akademikgenius]

Anyone notice how almost no tech/IT company changed their logo for pride month?

I remember last year Cisco would always change it on LinkedIn but this month, nothing.

they're fed up lol

 

[703 hwy]

Anyone notice how almost no tech/IT company changed their logo for pride month?

I remember last year Cisco would always change it on LinkedIn but this month, nothing.

Don’t wanna put a target on themselves from the administration

 

[spiderjericho]

they're fed up lol

I see what you did there. Though it’s a lil odd with tech companies…how do you not promote inclusion and diversity?

Could be due to personnel cuts. They’re also working on Cisco Live which is next week.

 

[Beruseruku Desu]

Don’t wanna put a target on themselves from the administration

Yeah I think this is the biggest reason.

Gov contracts getting slashed and they don’t want anymore heat

 

[Beruseruku Desu]

Wireshark announced their first certification.

Always knew about witeshark while studying for other certs, but I never had to use it until this year at work. Had to learn quick but I’m still a noob

 

[Mark Antony]

Everyone jumping on the cert grift, but that actually seems like a cool one to have if you're learning practical knowledge.

350 though, yikes.

 

[tay1]

Process for one company that I was interviewing for ended up taking 1 month and two weeks. Process was video chat with recruiter followed by 3 rounds of interviews with the company. Didn't get it. Company isn't that big. No reason to take so damn long

Recruiter hits me on LinkedIn a week ago. Ignore it. Once the job above falls through, I hit her up last Thursday. Interviewed with company on Friday and Monday. Got the job offer today. Crazy how efficient some can be and time wasting others are.

 

[willypete]

Congrats on the offer and yeah I hate how these jobs move with filling positions.

Hopefully it’s a great offer with a great company

 

[tay1]

Appreciate it! It's a cool gig. I underestimated how long it would take me to get another gig after I quit my last job.

I'm just about to grind here for a year, cert up and find a sys admin gig. It's time for me to retire from help desk.

 

[willypete]

I definitely feel you on time to retire from help desk. That’s great you were able to get another gig after your last one.

Keep grinding out there pa

 

[703 hwy]

Everyone jumping on the cert grift, but that actually seems like a cool one to have if you're learning practical knowledge.

350 though, yikes.

Word. Haven’t checked it out yet but I’m sure it probably has a 3yr expiration date as well.

 

[Beruseruku Desu]

 

[TSCQ]

Like my IT Mentor said if you ain’t faking it you ain’t making it .

 

[Beruseruku Desu]

That’s crazy because mine said to always be honest lol

 

[willypete]

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Speaking of ai, how many of yall utilize it in your work environment?

 

[tay1]

Like my IT Mentor said if you ain’t faking it you ain’t making it .

That’s crazy because mine said to always be honest lol

You have to make the lie sound believable. I definitely lied to get my first IT job.