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Are you seeking employment in the IT field or any number of other related computer fields? Read on to get some valuable information on how to create a great resume, get the certifications you need, and snag the job of your dreams.
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On the Fast Track Frankfort KY
The continuing education and accelerated learning programs are for people not pursuing a degree, so you can find short courses that take six, twelve and maybe 20 hours on a particular, focused area of study. You might, for example, find a course on Microsoft Access that tells you how to use this database program for creating and using simple business-related databases.
Newbie Alert- Take Courage and Start Fresh Frankfort KY
Since you've already dipped your toe into training with the Microsoft course, and know that you want to wade in a little further, you might want to take a look at offerings in some of the hotter tech fields, like security, networking, computer repair, or Web services.
Be All You Can IT Frankfort KY
If you're in college, you've got a few years to make these decisions. Check with your college professors (the computer ones) first to see if they can offer suggestions. See if you can get a job in the college computer center--even if all you do is check IDs.
IT Freelancing Frankfort KY
It's possible depending upon how much money you need to make and what kind of experience you already have in IT. One tricky bit is landing enough well-paying work to fill your part-time hours without letting the projects spill over into your personal time.
English to IT Frankfort KY
I have a degree in English and am interested in breaking into the field of IT via technical writing. Any advice on how I can get my foot in the door? Do you advise a master's degree in technical communications?
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A Certain IT Future Frankfort KY
I am currently a student in a technical college, pursuing an associate degree in computer programming. Are there many jobs in this field? If there are, what are your predictions for the next 10 years, and is there any more training that I might need to obtain before pursuing a career in information technology? Read on and get more.
A Future as a Fixer-Upper Frankfort KY
Most PC users are bold enough to open up their machines for long enough to install a new video card or add some memory. But what about actually fixing your PC when something's wrong with it? Or better yet, charging someone else to fix their computer? That's when most of us lose our nerve.
A Secure Career Awaits Frankfort KY
Now that more and more companies are developing Web sites and depending upon those sites for significant revenue or customer support, the need for IT security is greater than ever. Last year, cyber attacks cost businesses billions of dollars.
A+ for Smaller Businesses Frankfort KY
An A+ certification and some experience will open doors at smaller companies. Read on and get more information.
A+ Only Gets You So Far Frankfort KY
If you are a novice in the computer tech world, you may be able to learn enough to pass the exam, but you won't feel comfortable pulling the skins off an ailing computer. You need some experience to make yourself feel right in the role of computer technician. If you're really sure you want to go this route, check around in your area for a local computer repair shop that needs part-time help.
Accelerated Degree Options Frankfort KY
Look for accelerated-degree programs from your local colleges, or seek out an online program. Read on to see Molly Joss's advice.
Another Certification? Frankfort KY
Could another certification help me keep my job? Take a look at this interview, and you might find your answers.
Be All You Can IT Frankfort KY
If you're in college, you've got a few years to make these decisions. Check with your college professors (the computer ones) first to see if they can offer suggestions. See if you can get a job in the college computer center--even if all you do is check IDs.
Becoming a Technical Writer Frankfort KY
Check these Web resources for learning about tech writing. Watch job descriptions carefully, however--the title of tech writer is one of the most amorphous ones in IT.
Broaden Your Skills Frankfort KY
There are so many people who are great programmers but who really don't understand their employer's core business. Gain knowledge about a field and become a programmer. The degree is very important, not only for the knowledge, but to prove to a prospective employer you're willing to jump through hoops. So many in the IT field feel they are above this. Guess what? You're not. The degree is a must.
But First...Are You Experienced? Frankfort KY
Employers want to hire people with experience because they run companies, not training facilities. They only have a limited number of staff positions per department, and they want to hire someone who can be productive the first day. This is particularly true today, with so many companies cutting back on staff and trying to get more work done with fewer people.
Can MCSE Lead to a Job? Frankfort KY
An administrative assistant aspiring to a career with computers wonders about the merits of earning a Microsoft certification. Read on and get more information.
Career Change Expectations Frankfort KY
Put work experience at the top of your list and find a job--even if it's a volunteer position--in the computer field while you are getting your education. With the plan you have outlined, you should be able to find a job once you have some experience. You may have to take a serious pay cut if you have been in the health care profession for more than a few years; you may be earning somewhere between $20,000 to $30,000 for the first few years in IT as you gain experience.
Career Crossroads Frankfort KY
Job security means covering all the bases. Here is some advice provided by Molly Joss on how to secure your job or your career in the IT industry.
CISCO Certification Sought Frankfort KY
To find out more about the CISCO certifications and how you fit with what they involve, check out the details about the certifications on the Cisco Web site. Then, spend a little money and order some of the self-study guides for the certifications you'd be interested in pursuing.
Conducting Information Warfare Frankfort KY
Molly advises sites to try for a highly-specialized and sensitive area of IT security. If you are interested in the IT security field, please read on.
Confidence Keys Frankfort KY
The most important characteristic affecting acurrent or future job seeker, whether it is someone looking for apromotion within the company they currently work for, to someonechanging to a new job at a new company, or someone changing to anotheroccupation or industry, is confidence.
Consulting Careers Frankfort KY
If you've ever dreamed of becoming a consultant, you're not alone. Many people put consulting high on the list of jobs they'd like to have, citing high pay and and an ever-changing series of stimulating assignments as enticements to pursue consulting careers. Truly, consulting can be an ideal job for those well suited to its unique rigors. Read on to find more about consulting careers.
Content-Management IT Jobs Frankfort KY
Find out about turning ideas, images, and text into digital format by attending conferences and checking Content Magazine online. There is no one book or Web site I can suggest that will help you learn what you need to know. Given your background, you don't need a primer on managing anything. The best way for you to start would be to find a conference on content management that has a large number of exhibitors in the content management area. Go, listen, walk around and collect the handouts on the companies.
Contracting 101 Frankfort KY
Just starting out as an independent contractor? To contract yourself out to be a programmer/business analyst, you need to do more than just find potential customers; you also need to familiarize yourself with the legal and financial aspects of a life lived independently.
Cutting the Cord: WLAN Certification is a Grueling, and Possibly Lucrative, Process Frankfort KY
The training and certification sequence in the area of wireless local-area networks (WLANs) is pretty straightforward. There are four main certifications in the field that lead to a Certified Wireless Network Professional (CWNP) certification, and all are vendor-neutral.
Define and Conquer Frankfort KY
Like many job titles, such as "Quality Assurance Professional" or "Business Consultant," the umbrella term of Systems Analyst covers wide terrain indeed. The standard definition is a person who designs or modifies an information system to meet the requirements of its end-user. This can include investigating a program's feasibility and cost, producing documentation, and testing a prototype of the system at several stages of design.
Degree vs. Experience Frankfort KY
Many do know the name of an accredited four-year college when they hear it, such as Cal Tech, MIT and RIT. Would a four-year degree in IT be more impressive to them than a certification from The-School-On-The Mall PC Training School? In a word, yes.
Disaster Planning and Recovery Careers Frankfort KY
You could use those skills to help people put their businesses back together after a disaster. You could also help them learn how to assess their situation, prevent disaster, and plan for recovery if their worst nightmares come true.
Don't Go Changin': Should You Move to IT from a Successful Career? Frankfort KY
I have been working as a contract temp in accounting for the last six months, but I want to get into the tech world as soon as I can. I also want to leverage myself and my MBA for as high as it will take me. Do you have any ideas about what type of job I should be looking for?
Don't Succumb to Certification Fever Frankfort KY
Are A+ and Net+ certification all that's needed for an IT job at a certain company? Molly says double-check the source. Then invest in books and CD-ROM training and check the CompTIA site for test-passing pointers.
E-health Care Frankfort KY
Try to shift your perspective a bit. Instead of thinking of yourself as having been burned, think of all the experience you gained and the new direction you now have for your career. No job is forever, especially in the IT field. So, be grateful for what you learned and put the past behind you.
Earn and Learn Frankfort KY
One of the least expensive certifications is the A+ certification from CompTIA. One of the least expensive certifications is the A+ certification from CompTIA, and you can study for that one on your own. While doing that, it's worth trying to get some aptitude testing so you can see if you wants to work alone or with others.
Earning an A+ Frankfort KY
A+ certifications are still requested for IT candidates. The A+ certification from the CompTIA organization is one of the least expensive and easiest certifications you can get in IT. You don't need any formal training, and the cost of the exam is less than a few hundred dollars.
Education and Certificates Frankfort KY
If you like your current job, but would like to make more money or eventually change over to an all-IT position, see what IT-related positions are available within your own company. Find out what kind of training and experience you need to get one of these jobs. Since the company already hired you for one job, it should be predisposed to hire you for something IT-related if you qualify.
English to IT Frankfort KY
I have a degree in English and am interested in breaking into the field of IT via technical writing. Any advice on how I can get my foot in the door? Do you advise a master's degree in technical communications?
Experience Comes Before MCSE Certification Frankfort KY
For someone who has no background in computers and no computer-related job experience, a financial commitment of at least $8,000 should put you off a little considering that you don't even know if you will like working in networking, or IT.
Experience Counts Most Frankfort KY
A top recruiter says get experience first, certification later. Already have a certification? Don't expect it to raise you above an entry-level IT job. Read on.
Field Certification: Proving You Can Frankfort KY
We interrupt the normal routine of this column to bring you a special word to the wise about a growing trend in IT certification: field certification (also known as performance-based certification). It's a trend that is likely to grow quickly into a standard, at least for some IT certifications. Field certification is worth knowing about if you are interested in acquiring any IT certification.
Finding IT Study Groups Frankfort KY
Talk to recent graduates from the program you are considering and ask them their opinion of their experience. Find out if they have gotten a job in IT yet. Find out if the school offers any money-back guarantees; if you start the program and realize early that you're not happy or in over your head, such a guarantee is a real money saver.
Finding the Right Fit: The Value of Career Passion Frankfort KY
Many of you, even those with jobs, are looking for work. They are either looking for the next better paying dream job, or they are just eager to get back to work. A friend of my husband has just found his dream job--or at least what he hopes is his dream job.
Follow Your Hot Interests Frankfort KY
There were some programming jobs, some e-commerce-related jobs and even instructor and recruiter jobs. One of the more interesting jobs was tied to a love of sports with other requirements included programming skills, especially "in Perl (at least one year of experience in Unix programming).
Four-Year Runaround Frankfort KY
What to do when HR tells you that you need a 4-year computer science degree. Are you one of those certified applicants who finds it very difficult to secure a job? Have you been asked a 4-year computer science degree when all you have is a certificate? You are not alone, and many like you are going through the dilemma of job hunting without any light in the tunnel. However, there is good news for you, all is not lost and there are many companies who need certified people like you out there. If you are ready to change your status and get the job you have been searching for, just keep reading.
Get a Competitive Edge -From the Resume to the Interview: 10 Tips on Getting the Job Frankfort KY
The job scene isn't quite as dire as it was a few years ago, but thatdoesn't mean getting a job is a snap. There are the interminableinterviews to schedule, the justification for your existence to talkabout, and the post-interview waiting period to endure. Although it canbe a drag, the whole experience doesn't have to be an overwhelmingexercise in patience.
Get Thee a Four-year Degree Frankfort KY
For high school seniors thinking about a career in IT, my answer is very different. Go to college and get that degree. Most companies want their white-collar employees to have at least a two-year college degree. For an IT person, a four-year degree in computer science puts you ahead of someone with a high school degree and a certification or two. Why? Because companies want to hire someone with a range of experiences who has shown they can get along with a wide variety of people in Frankfort.