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Are CompTIA certs really worthless?

May 3, 2016/  3 Comments

It seems that people love to hate on CompTIA certifications. After all, their certs are entry-level (no on is denying thing). But are they really worthless? Let’s explore. First, let me give you a quick overview of the CompTIA’s offerings. They started as a computer sales professional organization, but moved into IT certifications. They are […]

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What you should learn next?

April 19, 2016/  No Comments

What certification or course should I study next? Or First? Those question gets asked in online IT communities dozens, if not hundreds of times per day. And it’s a natural question. Everyone wants to know their next step. This, like many questions, is most often answered from inside you, not externally. Trust me- if I […]

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From Quora: Entry-Level IT Jobs and Training

April 3, 2016/  No Comments

Here’s a great question that Russel asked me about entry-level IT jobs. I answer questions on Quora sometimes, and some of the stuff is good, I will bring it here.   What are good entry level IT jobs and what training is needed? I am an older worker, who wants to re-career.  I have a […]

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Embrace your time as Junior IT

March 22, 2016/  4 Comments

All IT workers have to start somewhere. Usually, it’s the bottom- as a Junior something. And I’ll be honest- the bottom isn’t all that fun. When you’re the new IT guy or gal (aka Junior), you usually get tasked with -let’s face it- crappy jobs. Pulling cable. Removing cable. The dreaded PHYSICAL INVENTORY. BUT being […]

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Becoming VCP – Part 7: Passing and Wrap Up

March 21, 2016/  13 Comments

Passing the VCP5-DCV was far more challenging that I thought it would be, but I did it. I want to give you every edge I can, so here are my last bits of advice to help you get this certification. This is the wrap-up post on this series, Becoming VCP: The Unauthorized VCP Cert Guide- […]

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Becoming VCP – Part 6: Self-Study Crash Course

March 8, 2016/  12 Comments

Study for a certification exam can be nerve wracking. You’ve laid out  a bunch of time and money to prepare up to this point, and you want to maximize your chances for success. Well you’re in luck! In this post, I will expose the fine details of my stupidity that will help you prepare on your […]

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Avoid these 6 common resume wreckers

March 1, 2016/  No Comments

Your resume is critical in a profession like IT- if you want a job beyond absolute entry-level, that is. Here are 6 common resume mistakes that IT job seekers face, and how to solve each one. Generic Objective or Summary Instead: Think about it Have you ever seen an objective statement on a resume like this? […]

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3 ways to renovate your resume for IT work

February 17, 2016/  No Comments

Your resume won’t get you a job, but, if properly crafted, will get you attention- and interviews. And interviews will get you into IT. But what if you haven’t worked in IT before? The great news is that you can transition into IT with a different background- if I did it, so can you. These […]

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Get a job in IT: A comprehensive guide

February 10, 2016/  13 Comments

I want to help you get a job in IT. Whether it’s your first one, or you’re already into your career, this guide will help.It’s totally doable, too, if you get to know how you can best solve problems for others and try a different way of reaching employers. I don’t want you to find […]

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3 reasons outsourcing and offshoring don’t matter

February 2, 2016/  No Comments

Outsourcing is a red-hot topic in IT today- and for good reason. You can read stories about the Disney IT worker debacle and others all over the news. But I actually don’t worry at all about IT outsourcing- and you don’t have to either, if you look at this the right way. If you’re not […]

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