I took misc. classes (mostly science) classes at a technical college and never focused in a particular area. I know have decided that I want to pursue a job in an area that has always been my passion, computers. I would consider myself (without any egocentrism) an expert in many areas of computing. I know harware like the back of my hand, I can build a complete system with my eyes closed, I can troublshoot and fix problems very quickly. I am more insterested though in the Server/Network area. I would love to get a job as a network engineer. My question is how should I go about doing it. I am A+ certified. Should i go back to school for another 2 years and get my bachelors or just go out, get my network+ then work on getting MSCE and hope in the meantime that someone hires me?
2006-07-09 14:53:15 · 4 answers · asked by brentc 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Computer Networking
Sorry I misspelled good.
2006-07-09 14:55:07 · update #1
You misspelled a lot of words. Try working on that.
2006-07-09 14:56:37 · answer #1 · answered by Melissa C 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well....Experience is more important than anything. If you have an A+ certification, you may be able to get a job at a local network engineering/ IT company. Then the I would suggest trying to learn as much and get as much exposure in networking as you can.
you need to focus on getting the first job, since that will be the hardest part. Once you have the job, get as much schooling and hand on experience you can. Become friends with a more senior engineer and ask for help as a mentor.
2006-07-09 15:02:28 · answer #2 · answered by Bill_in_Modesto 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Start by getting your degree in computer science.
Everything you mentioned seems to be windows based, but that is only a small part of IT. You need to learn
Unix, since that is the backbone of the IT industry.
You will also need to learn how to configure the various routers, switches, firewalls, and load balancers that are used in networking.
2006-07-09 15:07:26 · answer #3 · answered by mapleguy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
get your degree.
MSCE don't mean anything. most "certifications" don't mean anything. its just a rip to get money from you.
having a Bachelor's degree shows that you are a hard worker. you can handle many differet tasks and concepts.
2006-07-09 16:36:51 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋