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I will apply for a Job as a Technical Support Specialist in a Particular Company. So I am planning to put a Hobbies & Interest in my Resume. I am fond of Coding, Spots and Interested in Business. Should I add more? Oh.. Can you site an Example about Affiliations also. Thanks!
2 answers - Asked By: Kenji Shen - 3/24/2013
I currently have a HSED and have had experience buying broken/returned/defected desktops wholesale and fixing/reselling them. I would like to become a network admin, and I am wondering where I should go from here. Would it be possible to get an A+ certification and an associates degree in computer science, then get a job as a computer support specialist, and finally get a job as a network admin? Best answer gets $10,000.
2 answers - Asked By: - 10/6/2010
The type of computer knowledge I have is novice. I install programs and work the inside of the computer. Would that be consider for computer support specialist? My type speed is above average and I enjoying being around computers.
3 answers - Asked By: OZFAN21 - 6/15/2010
Obviously, there are "traditional" jobs for people graduating with a BA in Computer Science, such as jobs as a software engineer. I'm wondering - what types of "non-traditional" jobs are there for Computer Science BAs willing to get a graduate degree, either in computer science or another field?
1 answer - Asked By: Revan - 7/23/2012
I know i can get a programming job but any other kind of IT jobs out there that i would be qualified for as well?
1 answer - Asked By: Travis Smith - 3/23/2013
I really like computers so I was thinking what kinda jobs are there were you have to work on a computer? And not like stay at home work, but like buisiness stuff I suppose? I would say something like being in a cubicle but Im not really sure what I would be working on then? Anyway any job ( thats not at home) that I can work on computer would be cool, and please explain what I would be doing. Thanks!
2 answers - Asked By: Kim - 5/21/2012
I only have a high school diploma. Working right now on my degree in Computer Science. I really want a desk job of some kind but not doing phones all day. I can take phone calls but not all day. I'm just so ready to be done with warehouse jobs and into something that has more growth potential. What do I need to do in order to get out from doing warehouse jobs and into getting a white collar job? I wouldn't mind working for a law firm doing entry level work for example.
3 answers - Asked By: JC - 3/18/2013
Hello, i'm a junior in high school , my gpa is somewhere between an 83 and an 86 (im not sure at the moment =p) and am interested in two fields of jobs. One being computers/technology, one being pharmacy. But if possible i would more enjoy a job in computers and technology seeing pharmacy requires a lot of school. What are some jobs that pay decent that have to do with building computers, or possibly overseeing a system of computers or anything of the sort?
2 answers - Asked By: Sanjay - 3/10/2013
I'm on my last semester at college about to earn my degree in Computer Information Systems. It's only an associates and i plan on continuing to get the Bachelors degree but i have to wait till fall to continue. So i was wondering what job should i try and get into that will help prepare me for after graduation.
1 answer - Asked By: vent - 3/28/2012
How much is the salary, how many jobs available, do you need to take a certified test like accountants and nurses? Please tell me about this major from your experience, maybe you know someone or you are majored in this.
1 answer - Asked By: nobody guy - 7/28/2012
I plan on continuing to get a bachelors but i want to know what kind of jobs can i get just an associates and what are the pay rates
4 answers - Asked By: Sherell - 9/3/2012
I am currently a 1st year irregular college student taking I.T. I transferred schools and my majors never got credited. But it's okay because i am slowly getting the logics in programming in Java. This next semester i am taking a System Analysis and Design(SADSIGN) and i am getting nervous because even though i am pretty good at logics, i am not that good at coding. But since it is a case study, we will be on group, we will be four i think. Project manager, Analyst, Documentation, and the programmer. I am asking what jobs i can get after graduating I.T. because what if i graduated I.T. and still not that good at coding, i am hoping that there will be a jobs that will require less programming. Like Database manager or in Multimedia or in charge of Network. So is there jobs that doesn't require hardcore programming skills?
2 answers - Asked By: Jay p*e - 5/7/2013
Friends and family ask me to help troubleshoot their computers and networking, and i actually don't mind the challenge of trying to fix them. only thing is these are basic type problems such as securing the home network or restart problems. i know i need to learn more, if i want an entry level job of this sort, would i need to take classes? if so, what specific type of classes? or would they train my on the job and i learn as i go? any helpful advice is appreciated.
2 answers - Asked By: Gaga - 8/31/2007
I've always had a gift for math, and I enjoy hands on activities, particularly when it comes to computers. I also have a gift for graphic designing in many of my computer classes. So my question would be, are there any jobs out there that would appeal to a computer loving math genius? I really love the quote, "If you love your job, you never work a day a your life", and I would like to aim for that ideology. I've also heard that computer programming involves nothing but writing lines of code. Is this true? If so, that's not a path I want to take.
3 answers - Asked By: Erinna Chet - 3/25/2013
I am considering a degree in information technology. What types of jobs could I get. Could I be like a bank computer security person or work for IBM or something? The degree is information technology not computer science.
4 answers - Asked By: - 5/10/2012
I am currently taking a degree in IT and I found out that I am not good in programming especially in the object oriented part. Are there any IT jobs out there that does not require programming skills but at the same time it has good prospects?
2 answers - Asked By: ben - 11/8/2012
I have seen thinks like: Information systems computer information systems management information systems applied networking & systems administration information security & forensics Information technology (which i would assume is what I'm looking for) Which of these involve or are all about computer hardware & network support? Any that aren't listed that are what I'm looking for?
1 answer - Asked By: Juancho-Man - 7/26/2009
I have NO experience in Networking but i am a fast learner. I know that i have to certified in order to get a decent Job in the IT field. I would like to know what Exact certifications should i get. I was thinking about getting My Network+ Certification and then get my CCNA Certification. I plan on doing this by Self study. Should i be getting any more certifications on top of what i already mentioned?
4 answers - Asked By: Maurice R - 9/9/2008
I'm a highschool sophmore and I've been looking into I.T/computer careers. I'm completely sure I want to go into the I.T field but I'm not sure of all my options. I love programming and I love designing and being creative. I want a job where I'm given a problem or task to solve and I'm left alone to solve it where I don't have to go through a lot of people to do it. (I want to know about jobs besides the obvious Programmer, Graphic design, Video game creator. I want to know about other types of jobs I might be interested in.) I don't mind working for a company or being in a cubicle. I don't mind deadlines or having to make my final product meet certain standards. Sorry if I'm to specific. What are some of your I.T/computer careers, what do you do, h*********u expected to work on something, and what are some other I.T/computer careers I could explore.
1 answer - Asked By: Tad - 1/26/2013
I would like a job with a high paid salary (OF COURSE).
2 answers - Asked By: Jack Foster - 3/13/2013
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