DaPurpleRT
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Good evening fellas,
I'm not a huge poster, more of a reader. This reading has led me to believe you guys are in the know not just on computers and technology, but the industry around it. I am basically at a crossroads.
Long story short I had an interview at the local Health Dept. for an IS Manager. It seemed tailor made for me in my own mind. I made it through the cuts at the state capitol and those at the local level and got my interview, but didn't get the job. I won't lie, I was, and still slightly am, heavily disheartened and disappointed.
It did get me thinking though, that maybe I need to do more education/trailing wise. Let me give you a run-down of my current situation. I am 26 and getting married Saturday (yes, this does make income needs jump at you, doesn't it?). Here's my education, training, and relative work experience:
-Been working with computers since I was 10, always had a nack for them.
-I have an AAS in Information Technology
-Took and passed all Cisco-adminstered CCNA courses but for some reason I SWEAR I cannot recall, I did not take the exam!
-I have an A+ Computer Tech certification
-I have a BA in Business Administration - Management of Information Systems
-I have worked 5 years at a local multi-state ISP. I am a Senior Technician and up for a Supervisor position (would've had this years ago but kept my focus on school until it was complete)
-Worked at phone tech call centers elsewhere including for MSN prior to that.
Where now? I am thinking of going for an MSCE (at least making it to MSCA level). I am considering though, if I should first crash-course myself on the CCNA and get that, then start on the MS track? What about a Network+, any use there?
Beyond that, I have also considered getting a Master's degree but would really like tow ait a couple of years for that as my fiance will be going to UK for her final years on here scholarship in 2 years so I'd "be right there".
Advice?
While not getting the job really hit me hard, I guess it's kind of resparked me too. Just not sure where to go from here.....
TIA,
Ryan
I'm not a huge poster, more of a reader. This reading has led me to believe you guys are in the know not just on computers and technology, but the industry around it. I am basically at a crossroads.
Long story short I had an interview at the local Health Dept. for an IS Manager. It seemed tailor made for me in my own mind. I made it through the cuts at the state capitol and those at the local level and got my interview, but didn't get the job. I won't lie, I was, and still slightly am, heavily disheartened and disappointed.
It did get me thinking though, that maybe I need to do more education/trailing wise. Let me give you a run-down of my current situation. I am 26 and getting married Saturday (yes, this does make income needs jump at you, doesn't it?). Here's my education, training, and relative work experience:
-Been working with computers since I was 10, always had a nack for them.
-I have an AAS in Information Technology
-Took and passed all Cisco-adminstered CCNA courses but for some reason I SWEAR I cannot recall, I did not take the exam!
-I have an A+ Computer Tech certification
-I have a BA in Business Administration - Management of Information Systems
-I have worked 5 years at a local multi-state ISP. I am a Senior Technician and up for a Supervisor position (would've had this years ago but kept my focus on school until it was complete)
-Worked at phone tech call centers elsewhere including for MSN prior to that.
Where now? I am thinking of going for an MSCE (at least making it to MSCA level). I am considering though, if I should first crash-course myself on the CCNA and get that, then start on the MS track? What about a Network+, any use there?
Beyond that, I have also considered getting a Master's degree but would really like tow ait a couple of years for that as my fiance will be going to UK for her final years on here scholarship in 2 years so I'd "be right there".
Advice?
While not getting the job really hit me hard, I guess it's kind of resparked me too. Just not sure where to go from here.....
TIA,
Ryan