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Hi guys,
I've recently finished up at college (June) and think it's best I crack on with looking for a job in IT asap. I've had a bit of interest currently but nothing concrete and one offer seemingly fall through from their end. I trained as a Cisco Engineer basically, completing my CCNA Discovery fully.
I'm now looking into getting some work in Lincolnshire area and advance further. Hopefully I'll be enrolled in a Microsoft Certified course as well that I plan to fund myself with some savings I have to give me a better chance of employment.
I feel confident I am able to be a technician for most places, particularly if you use Cisco equipment but also versatile enough to pick up anything quickly.
If there's anyone in the area then I'd be happy to forward a CV and we can talk about employment matters.
Also, feel free to offer some advice as to what certificates and qualifications I should be heading towards to try and stand out.
Thanks,
Adam.
I've recently finished up at college (June) and think it's best I crack on with looking for a job in IT asap. I've had a bit of interest currently but nothing concrete and one offer seemingly fall through from their end. I trained as a Cisco Engineer basically, completing my CCNA Discovery fully.
I'm now looking into getting some work in Lincolnshire area and advance further. Hopefully I'll be enrolled in a Microsoft Certified course as well that I plan to fund myself with some savings I have to give me a better chance of employment.
I feel confident I am able to be a technician for most places, particularly if you use Cisco equipment but also versatile enough to pick up anything quickly.
If there's anyone in the area then I'd be happy to forward a CV and we can talk about employment matters.
Also, feel free to offer some advice as to what certificates and qualifications I should be heading towards to try and stand out.
Thanks,
Adam.
I'm currently searching for Junior roles, hearing very little back. Would a MS course help back up my Cisco, or would I be better off getting more Cisco stuff on top?
I think I'm going to go ahead with some MS stuff so I can be familiar with Active Directory and .NET stuff, as I have very limited knowledge on these and a lot of places seem to use them - from what I've found.
Any good reviews of places that will be able to offer me courses to get me going?
I think I'm going to go ahead with some MS stuff so I can be familiar with Active Directory and .NET stuff, as I have very limited knowledge on these and a lot of places seem to use them - from what I've found.
Any good reviews of places that will be able to offer me courses to get me going?
Where in Lincolnshire? My family are from Sleaford so I know the area.
IT is thin on the ground, Nottingham and Leicester are the nearest centres. You should apply for any support roles you can find and in that case, then breadth of knowledge is more important than depth. You can specialise more when you get experience. Without a full ccna and without experience you will struggle in the current market. Sorry about that but do keep going alon gthe certification route as it will give you an advantage.
I started working the phones in a call centre up there, got a foot in then moved to the tech side.
IT is thin on the ground, Nottingham and Leicester are the nearest centres. You should apply for any support roles you can find and in that case, then breadth of knowledge is more important than depth. You can specialise more when you get experience. Without a full ccna and without experience you will struggle in the current market. Sorry about that but do keep going alon gthe certification route as it will give you an advantage.
I started working the phones in a call centre up there, got a foot in then moved to the tech side.
Sagacitas said:
Are you only looking in the Lincolnshire area or would you consider the Cambridge area as well?
I am looking around most of Lincolnshire but would consider relocation if the right thing came up for me. Bullett said:
Where in Lincolnshire? My family are from Sleaford so I know the area.
IT is thin on the ground, Nottingham and Leicester are the nearest centres. You should apply for any support roles you can find and in that case, then breadth of knowledge is more important than depth. You can specialise more when you get experience. Without a full ccna and without experience you will struggle in the current market. Sorry about that but do keep going along the certification route as it will give you an advantage.
I started working the phones in a call centre up there, got a foot in then moved to the tech side.
I'm from Louth mate. I'm heading for the Certificates as soon as I can, just waiting to hear from Home Learning College to see what prices I'm looking at. IT is thin on the ground, Nottingham and Leicester are the nearest centres. You should apply for any support roles you can find and in that case, then breadth of knowledge is more important than depth. You can specialise more when you get experience. Without a full ccna and without experience you will struggle in the current market. Sorry about that but do keep going along the certification route as it will give you an advantage.
I started working the phones in a call centre up there, got a foot in then moved to the tech side.
BliarOut said:
How do you want to spend your working day?
I'm quite happy with most things at the minute, I can only see it all helping me. Obviously much rather be keeping myself busy with a lot of things to be doing though. Thanks for the help so far though!
I would advise you to apply to phone companies as they probably have a load of cisco kit and, at one time, probably had apprenticeship schemes. You may find when you are a couple of years in that you need to/end up focussing on one skillset (either networking, Microsoft product support, Linux support or programming) so it is perhaps best to try and narrow down what you want to do rather than trying to do it all
My advice would be to do a minimum of 2 years on Deskside support, earn your stripes and move from there. At this point you will need to decide whether you want to work in Operations or Development.
The degree will buy you nothing other than a pass from the HR CV scanners :>
If you want to get serious about things you will have to move to London and work there for at least 5 years.
I was planning for some desktop support role, the problem is finding it at the minute. Plenty around but none locally really so it might be a commutable matter.
Have to see what comes up and then make decisions off it.
Any ideas on what courses to study, and where to study them from, that will help me out?
Have to see what comes up and then make decisions off it.
Any ideas on what courses to study, and where to study them from, that will help me out?
MrAdaam said:
I was planning for some desktop support role, the problem is finding it at the minute. Plenty around but none locally really so it might be a commutable matter.
Have to see what comes up and then make decisions off it.
Any ideas on what courses to study, and where to study them from, that will help me out?
Personally, I would'nt bother on the courses just yet.Have to see what comes up and then make decisions off it.
Any ideas on what courses to study, and where to study them from, that will help me out?
My first job was doing some voluntary work on a IT helpdesk for 6 months, have you considered that?
Don't make the mistake that others make and stay put waiting for work to come to you. Once you get a good job you can buy a fast car and go to visit your family and friends
I have now taken up on the CompTIA A+ and Network+ courses. Lokking like it could provide further help which is always good.
Still looking for work and not having masses of success. Broadened where I am looking also to a wider area around me that I could make a realistic commute to so I gain the experience everyone wants to see.
Any more tips going?
Still looking for work and not having masses of success. Broadened where I am looking also to a wider area around me that I could make a realistic commute to so I gain the experience everyone wants to see.
Any more tips going?
I can only hope that this will help me get into a position that I can gather practical experience though. I've been sending out my CV and applications for some time now and heard nothing.
This is going to really be the only thing keeping my mind on the job so to speak, as i'm starting to get quite demoralised by the whole aspect of this job hunting lark.
This is going to really be the only thing keeping my mind on the job so to speak, as i'm starting to get quite demoralised by the whole aspect of this job hunting lark.
I have been in IT for about 6 years now, I was lucky enough to get in when there were plenty of jobs around... I currently have NO qualifications, but am on week 3 of CCNA 1 - 4, my employers have recommended (and paid for ) this, as they feel it will advance my career.. have you looked at these?
thatone1967 said:
I have been in IT for about 6 years now, I was lucky enough to get in when there were plenty of jobs around... I currently have NO qualifications, but am on week 3 of CCNA 1 - 4, my employers have recommended (and paid for ) this, as they feel it will advance my career.. have you looked at these?
Going by the original post I'd say he's looked at it, revised it, and passed the exams! 
I'm just over half way through the CCNA now. Made redundant months ago and no firm job offers as yet. Hard times.
TheJ said:
thatone1967 said:
I have been in IT for about 6 years now, I was lucky enough to get in when there were plenty of jobs around... I currently have NO qualifications, but am on week 3 of CCNA 1 - 4, my employers have recommended (and paid for ) this, as they feel it will advance my career.. have you looked at these?
Going by the original post I'd say he's looked at it, revised it, and passed the exams! I'm just over half way through the CCNA now. Made redundant months ago and no firm job offers as yet. Hard times.
Better watch out for my job...
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