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Underqualified? It doesn’t matter.

September 1, 2016/  No Comments

It’s ok to be underqualified. We all have to get used to the idea that we are not going to walk into any IT opportunity and be 100% qualified. Pretty much ever. This applies (of course) from junior-level people all the way to very experienced folks. Even senior IT workers don’t know all of the platforms […]

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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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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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Jump from Desktop Support to Systems Admin – 5 One-Word Steps

July 3, 2015/  7 Comments

There is nothing wrong with Desktop Support or Help Desk. Some I.T. folks, however, yearn to move from front lines to back office and become a Systems Administrator. I did it. You can, too. Here’s how: There are many reasons that you might want to  become a Systems Administrator. Some do it for the money, […]

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1 weird “tip” for Systems Admins (MSPs will HATE you)*

February 22, 2015/  No Comments

Here are some practical, use-it-today bits of advice that can start you on the road to being a more excellent I.T. Systems Administrator. No gimmicks- I promise. *Ok- it’s not 1 weird “tip”, it’s 5. This is not an ad by the way, I just wanted to see if that stupid but effective marketing tip […]

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