Any Professional Networkers, please Help

Verios · Dec 3, 2003, 10:29 PM

Hi everyone, I have to do a project for College where I must research and interview some people in the field that Iam going into (iam taking: Network & internet support specialist) So I was hoping that some of you Networkers that are out there working in the field might help me out by awnsering the questions below:

1. How did you get into this job/work?
2. What qualifications are expected in an entry-level position?
3. What do you lookfor when you are hiring an entry-level?
4. Are there any related jobs in this field where the qualifications might fit?
5. Is there more training or experience I should gain? if yes, what?
6. What certifications, equipment, clothing, transportaiont, etc.. is needed?
7. What would a typical work day for someone in this occupation be like?
8. What are the drawbacks of this occupation?
9. What is the salary range?
10. What current opportunities for advancment are in this field?
11. Is there anything else I should know?

Verios · Dec 4, 2003, 11:20 PM

Anyone out there? heh gptta get this done by Monday

Dec 4, 2003, 11:29 PM

give it time... they will flock

The_Neon_Cowboy · Dec 4, 2003, 11:54 PM

thats alot of questions and the proper answers are not short. If I find time I might try to answer them.

Verios · Dec 5, 2003, 12:35 AM

Even short awnser will do heh I could fill in the rest (dosent have to be spectacular, I just need 2 different opinions)

Verios · Dec 6, 2003, 09:41 PM

sigh..shameless bump lol

Chaos · Dec 6, 2003, 10:23 PM

Ok here we go....

1: I got involved because it took up so much of my time that I decided to get paid for it, or divorced

2: A+ is the bare minimum but MCSE,Cisco or other certs are a big plus

3: A combination of desire and hardware skills, since the networking experience will only come later !!

4: Help Desk, Desktop support

5: Get your Computer Science degree

6: A+ is the bare minimum but MCSE,Cisco or other certs are a big plus

7:

8: Stress, cut throat, contract work

9: Varies greatly according to region

10: Focus on security and I think there will always be work

edperks · Dec 6, 2003, 10:32 PM

I hope this help I had to quit early I will try to get to the other 2 questions latter

1. I was going to back to college taking Computer Network Technician (2 yr) and was hired by a local firm before I graduated.

2. Good trouble shooting skills, good knowledge of computer hardware and OS

3. A well prepared resume, good communication skills and a good team player.

4. Here a few I can think of Computer Information Systems, System Adminstrator, PC Repair

5. The best training you can have is on the job training (real world enviroment) If you can volunteer to help out in the lab at school that well give you some creditable experience to put on your resume.

6. This depends on where you get hired, and what position or job you get.

7. A typical day can include hardware issues, software probs, virus removals, updateing anti virrus software. and lots of technical support to clients and staff.

8. I cant see any drawbacks in this field other then the wide range of salary depending what part of the county you live in. But thats just me I love what i do!

9. The salary range depends on the area you live in and the size of the firm.

Verios · Dec 7, 2003, 10:18 AM

Thanks so much you 2.

Dec 3, 2003, 10:29 PM	#1
Verios DriverHeaven Lover Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 103 Rep Power: 0	Any Professional Networkers, please Help Hi everyone, I have to do a project for College where I must research and interview some people in the field that Iam going into (iam taking: Network & internet support specialist) So I was hoping that some of you Networkers that are out there working in the field might help me out by awnsering the questions below: 1. How did you get into this job/work? 2. What qualifications are expected in an entry-level position? 3. What do you lookfor when you are hiring an entry-level? 4. Are there any related jobs in this field where the qualifications might fit? 5. Is there more training or experience I should gain? if yes, what? 6. What certifications, equipment, clothing, transportaiont, etc.. is needed? 7. What would a typical work day for someone in this occupation be like? 8. What are the drawbacks of this occupation? 9. What is the salary range? 10. What current opportunities for advancment are in this field? 11. Is there anything else I should know? Last edited by Verios; Dec 5, 2003 at 12:38 AM.

Dec 4, 2003, 11:54 PM	#4
The_Neon_Cowboy HardwareHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: U.S.A. Posts: 16,009 Rep Power: 92 System Specs	thats alot of questions and the proper answers are not short. If I find time I might try to answer them. __________________

Dec 6, 2003, 10:23 PM	#7
Chaos Number Nine Join Date: May 2002 Location: Nova Scotia Posts: 5,268 Rep Power: 167 System Specs	Ok here we go.... 1: I got involved because it took up so much of my time that I decided to get paid for it, or divorced 2: A+ is the bare minimum but MCSE,Cisco or other certs are a big plus 3: A combination of desire and hardware skills, since the networking experience will only come later !! 4: Help Desk, Desktop support 5: Get your Computer Science degree 6: A+ is the bare minimum but MCSE,Cisco or other certs are a big plus 7: 8: Stress, cut throat, contract work 9: Varies greatly according to region 10: Focus on security and I think there will always be work __________________

Dec 4, 2003, 11:20 PM	Thread Starter #2
Verios DriverHeaven Lover Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 103 Rep Power: 0	Anyone out there? heh gptta get this done by Monday

Dec 4, 2003, 11:29 PM	#3
generalstupid Guest Posts: n/a	give it time... they will flock

Dec 5, 2003, 12:35 AM	Thread Starter #5
Verios DriverHeaven Lover Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 103 Rep Power: 0	Even short awnser will do heh I could fill in the rest (dosent have to be spectacular, I just need 2 different opinions)

Dec 6, 2003, 09:41 PM	Thread Starter #6
Verios DriverHeaven Lover Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 103 Rep Power: 0	sigh..shameless bump lol

Dec 6, 2003, 10:32 PM	#8
edperks HardwareHeaven Senior Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Southern Illinois Posts: 780 Rep Power: 0 System Specs	I hope this help I had to quit early I will try to get to the other 2 questions latter 1. I was going to back to college taking Computer Network Technician (2 yr) and was hired by a local firm before I graduated. 2. Good trouble shooting skills, good knowledge of computer hardware and OS 3. A well prepared resume, good communication skills and a good team player. 4. Here a few I can think of Computer Information Systems, System Adminstrator, PC Repair 5. The best training you can have is on the job training (real world enviroment) If you can volunteer to help out in the lab at school that well give you some creditable experience to put on your resume. 6. This depends on where you get hired, and what position or job you get. 7. A typical day can include hardware issues, software probs, virus removals, updateing anti virrus software. and lots of technical support to clients and staff. 8. I cant see any drawbacks in this field other then the wide range of salary depending what part of the county you live in. But thats just me I love what i do! 9. The salary range depends on the area you live in and the size of the firm.

Dec 7, 2003, 10:18 AM	Thread Starter #9
Verios DriverHeaven Lover Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 103 Rep Power: 0	Thanks so much you 2.