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| Hello. I am about A+ certified and I am beginning my MCSE in Mar. I just wanted to know who in this forum has a job that they got in part to their MCSE. I am getting into the IT field because of my love for technology and learning. One problem is that I have limited comp. experience (nothing official). I have read many articles about how newbies can't get jobs because of the influx of MCSE's into the market and employers only wanting experienced personnel. I am excited about beginning the Y2k track but also concerned. As are many fields, IT is competitive. I would just like to get some feedback from anyone. Thanks. | |
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| While you are studying, try to get some experience. Check with public and private school systems as well as local government and colleges in your area. Those places usually have a hard time getting and keeping quality IT personnel (because of the pay).
As far as the MCSE goes, there will be a strong need for people with Windows 2000 knowledge. Contrary to belief, Windows 2000 is picking up. After the release of the second service pack next year, look for it to really pick up steam and companies start looking for people to make the transition from NT (and Novell unless version 6 does well) to Windows 2000.
Good Luck:-) | |
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| I am an MCSE and without it I would not have my current job: I teach the MCSE tracks, and I am a Network Engineer...
By the way, there is not Y2K track, it is the Win2K track 
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| Thank you both for your replies. I wish more would respond. It is always nice to have a confidence booster when you are trying someting new. I thought this topic would get more responses. | |
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| True! Posters can be quite unpredictable
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| I kinda went in reverse. I got the job first and then was urged by my company to get my MCSE. But I agree with Bobby: GET EXPERIENCE. In my neck of the woods, we have a community college that teaches MS courses with labs that are open to us anytime it doesn't conflict with ongoing classes; that's the next best thing to experience because it gives you hands-on. But you might find you have to start part time with a computer service that pays $7.00hr (even with an A+). Even though that doesn't sound like much, you're gaining experience, and you can't buy that. It can lead to other things, and it may take a little time. But I'll put my money on an A+ with an MCP and real-world experience than on a paper MCSE with no hands-on whatsoever. Go for it.
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| I am going to go for it as you say. I just completed my A+ today. I am going to try to get a position anywhere in my town that needs a pc tech (a ton of places). I loved my class because my instructor gave us so many labs and hands-on with letting people in the class bring in their old and messed up computers and letting us try to fix them. We even helped two guys get ones they built up and running. Just like you said, experience is the key and I have to start somewhere. I do not care where I have to start as long as it gives me experience. Thanks for the pointers. I write them all down - believe me!! | |
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| Not to beat a dead horse...experience the key. In the NYC area, experience can get you higher pay than certs in some areas. I have many horror stories about a paper MCSE landing a job and then being shown the door after he couldnt perform basic admin functions. In a perfect world, you would have experience and certs. They work together. to echo the others, get the experience where you can. At this point, no one is beating a path to your door. Once experience is gained with some certs, you will have your choice of jobs. Lastly, if you want to stand out, work on your people/social skills. In my opinion, if people like you, they will want to hire you...especially in the IT field. This has been my experience. We have a bad rap of being arrogant, single-minded and anti-social. Good luck on your future!
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