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Old 04-12-2007, 10:43 PM   #2 (permalink)
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Default Re: Could someone answer these questions...

Hello Lupe, I can help you with some of the questions.

1) The IT industry is growing at a rapid pace and there is a lot of money you can make in the networking field as a LAN/WAN technician. Simply because this field isn't close to being oversea as you would normally expect from a software engineer since the jobs require physical appearance to troubleshoot the equipments. That's why it's such an attractive position and that's why I got into networking.

2) I have a bachelor degree in Information Technology, Networking.

3) Degree and certificates, although certificates I get on my own like CCNA, Network+, A+, MCP, etc....if that's what you meant?

4)Little over 3 years.

5)I can honestly tell you, getting your foot in the door as an entry level is very hard. Many company want to hire people with years of experience and few will give entry level the opportunity to gain that experience. So here is my suggestion, while you are in school. FIND A PLACE THAT WILL GIVE YOU AN INTERNSHIP. Work for them for FREE! or if they are to pay you then that is a plus! Work experience is so important, it's probably the #1 thing employer look for in your resume. 2nd being your diploma and 3rd if you have any certification.

6) All network related problems from users complaining the network is to slow, have to monitor it, implement new equipments, servers, disaster recovery plan (backing up, creating a reliable network with multiple redundant links). Most of your day to day job as a network admin or system admin is backing up data. It's not often something goes wrong on the network, I mean these equipment are pretty reliable and a good design will limit a lot of problems in future (like growth or slow connection).

7) I specialize in LAN equipments, servers, I don't deal much with WAN technology though.

8) Not sure, but it all depends

9) PC

10) People
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