I just got my ccna from college, and im more then half way through my comptia A+ cert but im working as a drop burial tech for a cable company right now and I feel as if my IT skills are going to waste. What do you think? Do you think I should stay with the company and get certs on the side or go for something more?
Hey first off kudos to you on getting your CCNA as that is no small task starting out. It's also an accomplishment for you to already have a job that's providing you with relevant IT experience. While the job you hold may not be your end goal, I'd suggest using it to continue building your IT experience for your resume. If you find your current role easy, well that's even better because now you can really leverage the downtime you get at work to pursue the next certification or developing the skills needed for your ideal future job!
Thanks for watching! This video is actually part of a series on the channel where I dive into different aspects of networking and IT careers-feel free to check out the rest for more insights. In short, a network engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining computer networks. This includes configuring hardware like routers and switches, ensuring network security, troubleshooting issues, and optimizing performance to keep data flowing smoothly. Let me know if you have any more questions!
Thanks for sharing your story Jon. I appreciate it much.
No problem at all, I'm glad to hear you found it useful!
Thanks for sharing!
My pleasure!
I just got my ccna from college, and im more then half way through my comptia A+ cert but im working as a drop burial tech for a cable company right now and I feel as if my IT skills are going to waste. What do you think? Do you think I should stay with the company and get certs on the side or go for something more?
Hey first off kudos to you on getting your CCNA as that is no small task starting out. It's also an accomplishment for you to already have a job that's providing you with relevant IT experience. While the job you hold may not be your end goal, I'd suggest using it to continue building your IT experience for your resume. If you find your current role easy, well that's even better because now you can really leverage the downtime you get at work to pursue the next certification or developing the skills needed for your ideal future job!
Very well said
What are the roles of Network Engineers sir ?
Thanks for watching! This video is actually part of a series on the channel where I dive into different aspects of networking and IT careers-feel free to check out the rest for more insights.
In short, a network engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining computer networks. This includes configuring hardware like routers and switches, ensuring network security, troubleshooting issues, and optimizing performance to keep data flowing smoothly. Let me know if you have any more questions!
I'd say we are wizards, witches, and sorcerers...to a degree. My office reaks of black magic and unicorn sacrifice each day I leave work. 😅