Comments on: 7 Questions for Highly Effective Career or Certification Advice

By: Takumi

Takumi — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 20:13:21 +0000

ED,

i got a foreign degree in computer engineering. no experience on my field, im here in san diego right now as a security clerk for military and i really wanna go back to my field. i would like to stay on a technical track for awhile if i can just to gain experience and get my technical skills going before i go up to managerial. certinfication? none for now but im woking on A+. staying on my field? yes, if i can go to that field. right now im more looking forward for job satisfaction.
i had this foreign degree and im having a hard time to get it working. is certification will help me? where to start? and is there anything i can do to get my foreign degree be recognize or competitive to find a job in US? plus having a working experience is must also to get a job. therefore, where to?
thank you.

By: Edtittel

Edtittel — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 16:47:59 +0000

To TechKnight:
Please see my [A href="http://itknowledgeexchange.techtarget.com/it-jobs/techknight-does-it-by-the-numbers-gets-a-complete-answer/"]blog [/A]for 11/12 where you’ll find a complete answer to your posting here. Thanks!
–Ed–

By: Techknight

Techknight — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 06:06:34 +0000

hi ED
1) I have a bachelors Degree in Applied Computing.
2) I am currently working in the automative industry the job profile includes General IT troubleshooting (Installation of software, Email configuration etc)
3) I live in UAE and there are oppurtunities here.
4) I prefer to stay in the technical track
5) Relevant Certifications in networking.
6) I want to change my current job and become a full time IT professional.
7) Currently i am working as an administrator. I am also currently doing a one month course in A+. I would like to be a full time IT professional. Salary as well as Job Satisfaction are important. I want to be in a job that i will enjoy doing. I enjoy working with technology.

By: Mrsleek

Mrsleek — Mon, 01 Sep 2008 17:40:43 +0000

Thank you very much Ed,all your post have been very helpful.
Thank you

By: Edtittel

Edtittel — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 14:04:18 +0000

Here’s how I responded to the comment on this post to its poster via e-mail, for the benefit of other site visitors:

In your case, then, you must pursue your certification with all vigor and haste, and maintain a ceaseless search for an entry level position. Please call on friends, family, neighbors, and anyone else you know who might be disposed to help you, and ask them all for their assistance in finding a job. Good luck! This will be a difficult situation, but if you persevere you will ultimately prevail.
–Ed–

Feel free to email me, or to post here with your specifics, and I’ll respond as well. Do let me know if you don’t want your information shared here. If you don’t deny me that information explicitly, I will assume it is OK to share it iwth others.

Thanks,
–Ed–

By: Mrsleek

Mrsleek — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 17:13:27 +0000

Hi Ed,
Thanks for the email and comment..I really do appreciate,the information given are just what I needed
I will answer the questionnaire same sequence.
1) I have an high school diploma,I dropped out of college in my third year
2)THe only working experience I have was teaching microsoft office a couple of years ago.
3)I live in Nigeria,for entry levels I dont think are lots of job opportunities without a 1st degree
4) I think I want to stay in the technical part,I have not donew any project.
5)A+,N+,CCNA,CCNP
6) yes I will want to remain in the same career path
7) Am not currently working,am having my A+ training,salary is important but job satisfaction is MORE IMPORTANT.I want a career