http://www.techexams.net/ Anything about IT jobs, resumes, degrees, and career talk goes here. en Thu, 23 May 2013 05:39:50 GMT vBulletin 30 http://www.techexams.net/images/misc/rss.png http://www.techexams.net/ http://www.techexams.net/forums/jobs-degrees/89520-resume-review-please.html Thu, 23 May 2013 00:43:01 GMT Well, I just passed the CCNA a few days ago and I was hoping the kind members of TE would be able to help me fix up my resume. I want to target it... Well, I just passed the CCNA a few days ago and I was hoping the kind members of TE would be able to help me fix up my resume. I want to target it towards Network Engineering.

temp-resume.pdf

I'll admit that I feel nervous sharing. I don't consider myself an expert in the field of marketing... :lol:


Also, thanks to every TE member that helped me achieve the CCNA :cheers: ]]> IT Jobs / Degrees veritas_libertas http://www.techexams.net/forums/jobs-degrees/89520-resume-review-please.html http://www.techexams.net/forums/jobs-degrees/89516-wanted-security-analyst-6-months-nyc.html Thu, 23 May 2013 00:01:30 GMT Security Analyst 6+ months in NYC Purpose of Position: Support the daily oversight of IT Security systems and controls. Essential Duties and... Security Analyst 6+ months in NYC
Purpose of Position: Support the daily oversight of IT Security systems and controls.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Day-to-Day administration of security system events and controls and systems monitoring based on direction from the Global Head of Security. Day-to-Day incident response and security risk mitigation. Day-to-Day reviews of Bit9 Parity, Windows security, Proxy and Firewall access logs, and other information security health reports. Plan, schedule and execute corrective threat quarantine, investigation and mitigation activities by engaging proper vendors.

Education/Qualification: Minimum Certification of Bachelor's degree in Computers, Technology or related field. 3 to 5 years of experience in information technology or security IT.
Skills Required: Experience working and end to end troubleshooting of Windows Client and server environments and domains. Solid knowledge of windows System Processes, Services, System Files, Registry and Solid Knowledge of detailed windows software installation, patching and remote deployment process and windows login scripting. Experience with Windows Active Directory/ Group Policy based security. Working experience with day-to-day administration and troubleshooting of windows networking and windows domain networking services. Strong communications skills, both written and oral.
Supplementary Skills & Experience a Plus: Experience with application whitelisting and forensics tools such as Bit-9 Parity Suite or similar. Experience with web content management tools such as Websense. Experience with McAfee Epolicy Orchestrator, HIPS. Experience with digital certificates, hashes and two
factor authentication.


**If you would like to be added to my distribution list for future job postings, send me an email with your contact info. ]]> IT Jobs / Degrees CDSRecruiter http://www.techexams.net/forums/jobs-degrees/89516-wanted-security-analyst-6-months-nyc.html http://www.techexams.net/forums/jobs-degrees/89515-resume-critique-please-entry-level-job.html Wed, 22 May 2013 23:20:51 GMT *Education* *Los Angeles Mission College *(Mission Hills, CA) - Information Technology (GPA-4.0) 2/2013-Present ... Education


Los Angeles Mission College (Mission Hills, CA)
- Information Technology (GPA-4.0) 2/2013-Present
Comptia A+ certification
Comptia Net+ certification (June 21, 2013)
Comptia Sec+ certification (July 30, 2013)
National Polytechnic College of Engineering and Oceaneering (Wilmington, CA)
- Commercial Diving specializing in Dive Medicine (GPA-3.7) 9/2006 - 8/2007
N.B.D.H.M.T. Diver Medic
N.B.D.H.M.T. Hyperbaric Tech
N.R.EMT-a
El Camino Real High School (Woodland Hills, CA)
General - 6/2001 (GPA-Don't Ask)

Experience

Legacy Offshore Diving & Marine (Morgan City, LA)
Commercial Diver and Medic - June 2012/Present
Underwater salvage and construction.
Maintain all equipment (mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical).
Dive team specific medic and EMT.
Beverly Hills Center for Wound Care and Hyperbaric Medicine (Beverly Hills, CA)
Hyperbaric Intern - January 2007/August 2007
Operate hyperbaric chambers.
Run treatments.
Keep patients calm and comfortable.
Maintain air and gas systems for the chambers.
My Gym Children's Fitness Center (Thousand Oaks, CA)
Director - 2003/June 2012.
Teach age appropriate classes.
Organize and oversee daily operations and plan yearly programming.
Provide happy and friendly customer service daily.
Maintain a wireless SOHO network (3 dedicated computers and whoever logged on)
Child Development Institute (Woodland Hills, CA)
Behavior Interventionist - February 2008/February 2009
Carry out behavior intervention according to individual treatment plans.
Work on a team of therapists to get children with special needs whatever help they needed

Provide emotional support and training for parents who were having a hard time and/or needed additional help and education


References


References available upon request.

Skills, Hobbies, Applicable projects



- Design, build, and assemble PC's for family, friends, and old employers based on need and want.

- Troubleshoot pc problems using Windows utilities (virus deletion and recovery, windows recovery environment, safe mode, system images, backups etc...)

- Familiar with most Linux GUI's including Ubuntu, CentOS, Mint

- Learning Linux BASH

- Implement wireless networks for both Linux and Microsoft including configuring new installations and troubleshooting network problems

- build and utilize file servers for multiple htpc setups.

- Administer home network with 8 dedicated nodes utilizing static addresses and general network security implements in both wired and wireless formats. ]]> IT Jobs / Degrees droolmonkey http://www.techexams.net/forums/jobs-degrees/89515-resume-critique-please-entry-level-job.html http://www.techexams.net/forums/jobs-degrees/89512-where-did-you-find-your-first-job.html Wed, 22 May 2013 21:11:24 GMT I've been searching craigslist/dice and careerbuilder to no avail. ]]> IT Jobs / Degrees kylepossible http://www.techexams.net/forums/jobs-degrees/89512-where-did-you-find-your-first-job.html http://www.techexams.net/forums/jobs-degrees/89511-interview-practice-questions-aimed-1st-2nd-line-support.html Wed, 22 May 2013 20:59:33 GMT Over the last couple of years, i've been to lots of different interviews ranging from 1st to 2nd Line roles and along the way I have collected real interview questions most of which may seem standard stuff. I have had nearly 20 IT interviews in the last 2 years and a bit and I noticed a lot of them ask very similar questions but worded a bit differently. I noticed there's a lot of people around trying to break into IT or perhaps going for a career change and I know how that is especially if you are not used to these sorts of questions. I have found it helpful in building up a questions base because then it prepares me better before interviews.

So I decided I want to share what I have gathered up because I think had I had this same level of interview experience as I do now, 2-3 years ago, I think I would have been better prepared and less nervous. I have left out the more technical questions because in my experience these usually come in the form of written or practical things you need to do. I sincerely hope this helps someone who is worried about interviews, needs help preparing or anything really.

1. Your last job was for xxxxxxxx. Can you explain what you did there and why you left?
2. What was the last book you read and what did you learn from it?
3. Why do you want to work for us?
4. Give an example of a difficult customer service issue you resolved
5. Give an example of a project or task which you managed from start to finish? And explain what you learnt from it and what improvements you could have made or intended to make next time
6. Give example of something you have learnt quickly and what resources you used?
7. What software programs in previous roles have you learnt in the work place?
8. In your previous roles, have you ever done anything to change company strategy?
9. Explain what you intend to do in the future?
10. What contributions can you make to us that will encourage us to hire you?
11. What is your greatest weakness
12. How do you deal with difficult or stressful situations?
13. What is your greatest strength
14. If 10 tickets come into the system with the same priority how would you deal with them?
15. Give an example where you went the extra mile?
16. How do you make difficult decisions?
17. Explain the process of what happens when a customer phones in to ask for help and what information you would record and what questions you would ask?
18. What makes a good team? Or what are the benefits of working in a team?
19. What is the difference between a problem and an incident? (ITIL)
20. What is the difference between equality and diversity?
21. What does professionalism mean to you?
22. Give an example of how you undertook personal development?
23. Do you consider yourself to have good problem solving capabilities? If so why and what approach would you take?
24. How do you organize yourself?
25. You receive the address 169.254.x.y what does this mean and how would you fix it
26. How would you install software on 100 pcs that were delivered?
27. There are two different companies using the same WAN infrastructure. What technologies are involved to ensure both receive bandwidth for what they need?
28. A customer phones in very angry and wants to speak to your supervisor. How would you deal with this?

]]> IT Jobs / Degrees MrXpert http://www.techexams.net/forums/jobs-degrees/89511-interview-practice-questions-aimed-1st-2nd-line-support.html http://www.techexams.net/forums/jobs-degrees/89509-how-get-started-path-job.html Wed, 22 May 2013 20:51:31 GMT Hey all, A little about me first, I'm 20 and have been kind of meandering through community college on a liberal arts transfer degree path. Now I've decided to focus on what I think I have the most aptitude for, which is computers. I've been in front of a computer much of my life, unfortunately messing around playing games rather than learning a programming language or anything. So now I want to gain the skills needed to start on a path to an IT job.

I just registered for the two foundational IT courses at my community college, which I don't think I'll have a problem there. I am very comfortable with computers and I generally understand the "logic" of a computer. From there I can take classes such as databases, virtualization, different networking classes, and a few different programming classes. I am open to learning basically anything so any suggestions on different courses that would be valuable to me would be great.

I have also looked at Khan Academy which seems interesting. I will have to re-install windows on my laptop so I can follow along with him on the videos. Self study is difficult for me though, too easy for me to blow it off. That is why I'm not really currently looking at WGU either. Anyway thanks for any thoughts and opinions from you IT pros out there. ]]> IT Jobs / Degrees lingling1337 http://www.techexams.net/forums/jobs-degrees/89509-how-get-started-path-job.html http://www.techexams.net/forums/jobs-degrees/89505-resume-cover-letter-review-entry-level-job.html Wed, 22 May 2013 18:57:17 GMT Can someone please critique my resume/cover letter? I change the cover letter as fits, for the job description. Do I enough experience to find a... Can someone please critique my resume/cover letter?
I change the cover letter as fits, for the job description.

Do I enough experience to find a help-desk/desktop support job? If so where can I look besides careerbuilder/dice/craigslist, I live in Mass if that matters.

coverletter.jpgresume.jpg ]]> IT Jobs / Degrees kylepossible http://www.techexams.net/forums/jobs-degrees/89505-resume-cover-letter-review-entry-level-job.html http://www.techexams.net/forums/jobs-degrees/89504-advice-fellow-vets.html Wed, 22 May 2013 18:53:43 GMT OK so I've been thinking a lot about signing up for army reserve part time since I've seen some IT jobs for part time and I could use the benifts and also gain some experience. What are your guys input or maybe some of you guys have had experience with this. ]]> IT Jobs / Degrees pixa241 http://www.techexams.net/forums/jobs-degrees/89504-advice-fellow-vets.html http://www.techexams.net/forums/jobs-degrees/89494-network-admin-v-sys-admin-difficulty-salary.html Wed, 22 May 2013 10:33:23 GMT Hi guys I am curious for your opinion. What is job in general is more difficult (day-to-day tasks and responsibility) someone that does only a... Hi guys I am curious for your opinion.

What is job in general is more difficult (day-to-day tasks and responsibility) someone that does only a systems admin (Microsoft) role or someone that does a pure network admin role (Cisco).

In terms of salary which type of admin earns more.

In 'general' I know many factors come into play :)

Many thanks in advance. ]]> IT Jobs / Degrees wweman121 http://www.techexams.net/forums/jobs-degrees/89494-network-admin-v-sys-admin-difficulty-salary.html http://www.techexams.net/forums/jobs-degrees/89490-has-anyone-gone-itt-tech-devry.html Wed, 22 May 2013 04:47:26 GMT I'm currently considering these as options for school. Has anyone gone and if so how was the experience? ]]> IT Jobs / Degrees coreyb80 http://www.techexams.net/forums/jobs-degrees/89490-has-anyone-gone-itt-tech-devry.html http://www.techexams.net/forums/jobs-degrees/89486-network-engineering-positions.html Wed, 22 May 2013 01:40:27 GMT I have been looking around lately to see what all employers are looking for when it comes to network engineers. I'm finding that a lot of jobs are looking for people with CCIE level R+S knowledge, but then want either extensive security or voice experience as well. Some are even listing all 3. How do you break out of being just a network technician and into network engineering when the requirements for entry are so high? I work at a small place with only 3 network engineers, but none of them have that much experience, and my last place of employment was a large company that split all 3 into 3 different job categories. I'm wondering just how common this is around the country or if this is just happening in my area? ]]> IT Jobs / Degrees Jackace http://www.techexams.net/forums/jobs-degrees/89486-network-engineering-positions.html http://www.techexams.net/forums/jobs-degrees/89478-resume-review-please.html Tue, 21 May 2013 20:29:27 GMT I just realized I haven't updated my resume in a while, I just threw this together so any criticisms/comments/compliments would be great.

Currently I only have help desk experience (I am working to fix that, I do have a home lab in progress and starting WGU for my BS-IT Security on 1 June), so hopefully I can land a NOC position when I get ready to move out of the state (Thinking of moving near Denver.)TEresume.pdf ]]> IT Jobs / Degrees Sirbloody http://www.techexams.net/forums/jobs-degrees/89478-resume-review-please.html http://www.techexams.net/forums/jobs-degrees/89477-thinking-about-moving.html Tue, 21 May 2013 20:24:12 GMT Me and my wife have been looking at the Dallas/ Fort Worth area for some time now. I have been working as a Defense Contractor, but now im looking to... Me and my wife have been looking at the Dallas/ Fort Worth area for some time now. I have been working as a Defense Contractor, but now im looking to make the leap to the civilian side. Anyone have an good ideas on how to make some contacts over there? good places to start my search? Anything would be appreciated. ]]> IT Jobs / Degrees Blackout http://www.techexams.net/forums/jobs-degrees/89477-thinking-about-moving.html http://www.techexams.net/forums/jobs-degrees/89471-finally-landed-fte-position-business-analyst.html Tue, 21 May 2013 18:31:12 GMT Finally! A FTE position with benefits and matching 401k along with vacation days and sick. I know for some this may seem silly, but I have been... Finally! A FTE position with benefits and matching 401k along with vacation days and sick. I know for some this may seem silly, but I have been literally a hired gun for the last 3 years and now it's time to transition into something more stable. This positions is heavily into requirements gathering as you would expect for a BA position. However there is a heavy data element to this position as well. I would say it's 50/50 at this point, but obviously when I start I will get a better idea. I have received the thumbs up and just need to fill out the HR paperwork. I'm excited and hopefully this is my last job post for a long while. Being 37 puts me in a serious risk bracket if I continue to hop from contract to contract. This BA position is aligned with a app dev effort, not infrastructure or service management like I am used to, even though the last 3 month contract was heavily into app dev and ETL. Cheers. ]]> IT Jobs / Degrees N2IT http://www.techexams.net/forums/jobs-degrees/89471-finally-landed-fte-position-business-analyst.html http://www.techexams.net/forums/jobs-degrees/89466-one-job-offer-1-interview-job-2-help.html Tue, 21 May 2013 14:32:00 GMT OK so a little background. I have gone through the process for job #1 and they are going to offer me the position of network engineer sometime today... OK so a little background. I have gone through the process for job #1 and they are going to offer me the position of network engineer sometime today or tomorrow, pending a reference check which will come back positive. That process has taken about 6 weeks from start to finish where we are now. In the last week I have had another interview with job #2 since I was like why not I'm waiting around anyways. They liked me so much they pushed my final interview to this Friday as they know I had this other offer. To clarify I would prefer job #2 as the pay is greater and more desirable location.

So with that said I would prefer job #2 but it is no way guaranteed as I still have a final interview on Thursday. If job #1 comes back to me today and offers me the job, what do I say? Something like... "Sorry I have another interview for somewhere else I would prefer going to on Thursday. Let me wait and see if I get that one first."

Has anyone been in this position? Is it OK to ask them if I can think about the offer for 3-4 days?

Thanks! ]]> IT Jobs / Degrees loxleynew http://www.techexams.net/forums/jobs-degrees/89466-one-job-offer-1-interview-job-2-help.html