Certifications and IT jobs/Salaries - Where to look for an entry level IT job??

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Where to look for an entry level IT job??

livewire1

2003-01-16, 6:01 pm

I'm currently studying for my A+ cert. I have no work experience in any job involving the use of computers. When I pass my A+ I am immediatly going to study for my network+ exam.

Does anyone have any suggestions on where to apply for a level 1 IT???

Thanks for your help in advance.

ZacDogg

2003-01-16, 7:41 pm

Submit an resume for anything and everything that you think you have even a remote possibility for. After a couple hundred resumes you may get lucky. Getting the first job is the hardest. You could try a consulting company and try to get in on PC moves. It sucks, but it is a start. It's where I started and got me to where I am now happy and well paid.

Zac

Mr. Linux Guy

2003-01-17, 11:31 am

Don't overlook public service, schools, small businesses, and so on. Helpdesk is an ideal place for beginners, but the positions are not always easy to get. Apply for basically everything you see that you are even remotely qualified for.

itperson

2003-01-17, 1:59 pm

Hello. I got myself a 2 week project in downtown,NYC near Wall Street. By the way - as soonas you get the A+ - try and get yourself a hardware - short or long term project. You will gain valuable experience.

Here is my resume -

Objective

Attain a position in the computer industry that will enable me to utilize my computer knowledge while developing new skills.

Skills

Knowledge of: Windows 9x, Windows NT/ 2000, IE, Netscape, Mcafee and Norton Antivirus,Ghost, PC Hardware including NIC’s, HP printers, CD-ROM’s, Hard Drives.
Familiar with Assembly language, LAN Technology and programming micro-controller Boards.

Experience 11/02 – 12/02 Bluecurrent/ JP Morgan New York,NY
PC Technician II
Assisted with Dell Workstations rollout for 1000+ computers at JP Morgan Chase banks in the tri state area.
Responsible for new asset information using a web based tool provided by Bluecurrent.
Re - imaging workstations using Norton Ghost software.
Installed journal printers, pin pads and card readers on teller workstations and super teller workstations.
Responsible for material handling of old pc equipment.
Installed DTA agents and other required applications as needed on all new workstations.
Testing for valid IP addresses and network connections.
Installed serial card drivers for the external peripherals.

10/30/02 – 10/31/02 Hilton Huntington Melville, NY
PC Technician
Responsible for setting up and configuring 23 Windows XP workstations .
Configured HP printers to print on the network.
Assisted with cabling the workstations to a router.
Testing for network connectivity.

9/27/02 – 9/28/02 C.N.A Realty Insurance Melville, NY
Configuration Technician
Assisted in moves, add and changes to 30 workstations.
Configured Novel context and preferred server trees on Windows 95 workstations.
Tested all workstations for network connectivity.
Connected cables to routers.

3/12/02 – 9/20/02 Comark ( Corporate Headquarters) Chicago, IL
PC Engineer
Assisted with Windows 2000 Professional Desktop Rollout for 4000+ computers at St. Vincent’s in the New York City area.
Installed Atrium 2.0 database and Rumba software.
Installed bar scanners ,printers, patch cables, fax machines and palm pilots.
Replaced old Pionex Elites, Dell’s and Gateways with IBM Net Vistas.
Backed up and restored data including imaging PC’s using Ghost.
Upgraded to Windows 2000 Professional from Windows 3.1, Windows 95/98, NT4 WS and Novell.
Configured ip addresses for pathlab III applications.
Migrated outlook exchange emails to outlook 2000.
Implemented batch files to increase productivity.

6/01 – 7/01 X- treme Care Inc. Queens, NY
Network Technician
Installed Act2000 Database software for their users.
Installed Lexmark Z5X printers.
Implemented 5 Windows 98 workstations in a LAN environment.
Tested all workstations for network connectivity.
Mapped all workstations to their network drives.

3/01 – 4/01 Federated Department Stores New York, NY
Xerox-Connect Consultant
Assisted with Windows NT4 WS Desktop Rollout for 300+ computers.
Created images of the SID Generation using ghostwalk software.
Backed up and transferred lotus notes user data.
Oriented users with the new operating system.
Upgraded to Windows NT Workstations from Windows 9X.
Replaced old IBM 300 PL’s with IBM Net Vista computers.
Configured Internet and local intranet security settings in IE.
Configured users Attachmate SNA email mainframe software.

7/00 – 8/00 New York Giants Stadium East Rutherford, NJ
Desktop Engineer
Provided support in moving 60 workstations and HP printers to Albany for training camp.
Provided support in moving 60 workstations and HP printers back to Giants Stadium after training camp.
Tested and assured integrity of all workstations, data and applications.
Assisted with configuring all workstations IP addresses and testing connectivity once all computers return from training camp.

3/00 – 4/00 Insignia Financial New York, NY
Consultant
PC installation and configuration of desktop
Installation and configuration of inkjet printer
Configured ATT WorldNet (Version 2.5) to connect to World-Wide Web.
Configured dial-up connection (Dial IRG) so that the client is able to Connect to Insignia's server.
Configured "yardi" system to enable building managers to control residential and business processes.
Created easy-access desktop means of accessing computerized building management system.

12/98 – 12/99 Compaq Corp - JP Morgan New York, NY
Consultant
Test and configure PC’s. Installed and configured Windows 9x and NT including Microsoft Applications.
Performed hardware support calls for users at JP Morgan. Provided phone support. Supported 100 -150 users.
Maintained hardware inventory for various models of laptops, desktops and printers. These models included (Toshiba’s, Compaq’s , Apple’s and HP’s)
Familiar with HP LJ 3 & 4 SI printers, Compaq, Dell and Gateway PC’s
Assisted with on going projects such as upgrading new hardware in PC’s and MAC’s, building new desktops and setting up new printers and monitors for the users. Assisted in deploying out 400 desktops.

Certifications A+ , MCP NT/2000

Education 6/00 – 8/00 Interglobal Multimedia Inc. Hasbrouck Heights, NJ Completed Windows 2000 Training Course
8/98 – 12/00 New York Institute of Technology New York, NY
Graduated with Bachelor of Technology Degree
‘94 – ‘97 Queensborough Community college Bayside, NY
Graduated with Associate in Applied Science Degree

everetjo

2003-01-17, 3:36 pm

you could try moonlighting at a mom and pop computer shop.

look for small businesses, i found they are the best arenas for developing a wide range of skills. you should have exposure to a great variety of IT tasks, and you'll be more motivated to pursue more things.

dumbut

2003-01-18, 5:02 pm

IT is dead, choose something else!

Kasor

2003-01-18, 9:08 pm

Oh!! lol...

This is another millionarie question.

Don't know how to answer it anymore.

Good Luck

onoski

2003-01-19, 6:38 am

Your resume looks very impressive, but if I were you I'd put my experience section in bullet points and put the degree first before the certs. Cheerio and thanks for sharing

DivxGuy

2003-01-19, 2:58 pm

quote:
IT is dead, choose something else!

Good point...although I.T. isn't actually dead, its capacity for growth, and hence its ability to absorb new hires, has been crippled. Those who don't have a big investment in a skillset for the fied are advised to look elsewhere, preferably in an area that does not face competition from overseas.

RD

everetjo

2003-01-21, 6:35 pm

quote:
originally posted by DivxGuy

Those who don't have a big investment in a skillset for the fied are advised to look elsewhere, preferably in an area that does not face competition from overseas.

what fields have no competition from overseas? one of the greatest skills you can have is your ability to communicate and relate technical issues to a user. If you compliment your social skills with technical skills you'll have an edge on foriegn competition.

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