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I'm presently been at my job for a couple of years and I'm presently pursuing other avenues as far as employment. I took my present position because my previous position was a contract and it was only for 1 year. I basically took my present position because I needed to pay bills- to put it bluntly. I'm now looking for a more serious position; however, due to the economic slow down, it's been a bit difficult to find "permanent" employment. I do get, on average, about two or three calls a week, but they are either out of state, out of county, or temporary assignments. Since I have a family, I cannot do any of the above, but I do need to get more mid level to enterprise experience. I did have this in my previous employments and was able to get some Cisco and VmWare experience, but at my present position, this is not seen as an asset. I'm taken classes in CCNP/CCSP and most recently, took the accredited VCP class for Vmware. Since I'd like to deal more in this profession, I wanted to know if anyone has any advice on how to go about getting a better position? I basically would like to be in a Cisco/Vmware world as far as employment. My present position is pretty much elementary break/fix stuff that although it does certainly pay the bills, I'm now looking more long term and a bit better pay.
I welcome your comments and your experience that is offered.
I welcome your comments and your experience that is offered.
Build up your Cisco and VMware skills, there's plenty of resouces available on the Internet.
VMware offer's trials of all their products for you to try and get to know well.
Check out the VMware vExpert Spotlight
One of the questions is What would you tell someone who wanted to get a job like yours to do?
If you read all the vEXPERTS comments, you'll get a fair idea of what you need to do.
This is 00coolsport - EE's very own VMware Expert
http://blogs.vmware.com/vmtn/2011/09/vexpert-spotlight-shane-williford.html
All the VMware Experts, have been asked to provide info (not completed mine yet!!! :-) )
VMware offer's trials of all their products for you to try and get to know well.
Check out the VMware vExpert Spotlight
One of the questions is What would you tell someone who wanted to get a job like yours to do?
If you read all the vEXPERTS comments, you'll get a fair idea of what you need to do.
This is 00coolsport - EE's very own VMware Expert
http://blogs.vmware.com/vmtn/2011/09/vexpert-spotlight-shane-williford.html
All the VMware Experts, have been asked to provide info (not completed mine yet!!! :-) )
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I'd look for opportunities to use my advanced skills in my current break/fix job to show that I can add value above my current job title.
Volunteering at a big church or school is good for networking, resume building, and experience.