Computer networking is predicted to be the third-fastest growing occupation between 2014 and 2024, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The field is considered to be at full employment, unlike many other fields. Success in a computer networking career requires a variety of skills, including some outside of technical expertise. Here are the top skills you need to have a successful computer networking career.
The Linux operating system is widely used in many products and applications. The CompTIA Linux+ certification prepares IT professionals to work with servers and devices that use the Linux operating system. Linux is an open-source operating system that uses the same type of programming concepts, files, and commands as UNIX, which predates it. Linux operates everything from Google, [...]
IT certifications can help your career. The IT certification process has been much discussed by those in the field, employers, and students who want to enter the field. As with most topics, misinformation and myths can sometimes take the place of the truth about IT certification. Here are some of the most common myths surrounding IT certification and [...]
Senior systems administrators are responsible for all things IT. A senior systems administrator is usually responsible for all of the networks, servers, and IT equipment used by a company. When something goes wrong within the IT department, employees and supervisors will look to the senior systems administrator to fix it or make sure it is fixed as soon [...]
Building your resume is a major step in your tech career. Building a strong tech resume can help you land the IT job you want rather than having to settle for something less than fulfilling. Here are some best practices for building your tech resume quickly so you can have a successful (and short) job search. 1. Think [...]
An IT career requires several different skills and interests. You may be interested in information technology and wonder if you've got what it takes to have a career in a tech-related field. If the following signs seem to describe you, then you might be well-suited to a career in IT. 1. You have a persistent fascination with technology [...]
Networking can be vital to a professional career. You know that having a strong professional network can be beneficial when you're searching for a job. If you're ready to build your network, here are some helpful tips to help improve your chances of finding a great job in IT. 1. Be present and visible. Professionals are often reluctant [...]
A new study released in June 2012 by the Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce confirms that even though on average college degree holders earn more than workers with certificates, many with certificates in fields such as IT, earn more than workers with Associate’s degrees and some earn more than workers with Bachelor’s degrees. “In computer and information [...]
Zafar Khizer, PC AGE Career Institute zk@pcage.edu or 201-761-0144 Zafar Khizer is founder and President of PC AGE Career Institute with locations in Jersey City, Metropark and Parsippany, NJ. He earned a Master’s degree in Computer Science from New Jersey Institute of Technology and has written several books on computer networking. Colleges and universities including New York University have used [...]
