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@IRJ said in A Job Description Done Right:

Sounds like a good job for someone who is pretty new in IT.

For everyone else, it sounds like this "We want to pay you entry level pay for server projects and deployments"

@coliver said in A Job Description Done Right:

@IRJ said in A Job Description Done Right:

Sounds like a good job for someone who is pretty new in IT.

For everyone else, it sounds like this "We want to pay you entry level pay for server projects and deployments"

I'm not sure I read exactly that. To me it reads, "If you take the job now, at next to nothing, "eventually" you will work up to making lots of money and specializing. "

The job actually is going to pay decent to start from what we briefly discussed on the phone, so that's not a bad thing. Also, from my brief conversation (I'll know more after tomorrow), it seems like the type of company that invests in their people.

I just wanted to say that I came across a job posting lately, actually in the same zip code as my residence, that I felt is what we should see more of in the IT field but sadly don't. To be honest, the feeling I get based on this job description most closely mimics what I felt about NTG upon both entry and exit. The thing that caught my eye most was the line about "independent continuing education" with the mention of a home lab. THIS is what we need MORE of, because it shows that the employer encourages growth in its employees. I will be interviewing tomorrow morning, so wish me luck. However, I was impressed enough that I felt this was worthy of sharing.

http://www.acctek.com/employment-opportunities.aspx

Junior Computer Systems Administrator Job Description:

The ideal candidate for this position will have strong hardware experience, MS Office skills, moderate Windows Server knowledge, strong interpersonal skills, and moderate network skills.

ACC Technical Services has had the privilege to provide premium IT services to our clients for over 20 years, made possible by our networking team. We are seeking a talented team player ready for an opportunity to learn and grow. Our team is primarily made up of home-grown talent. We hire smart people who are serious about being successful, then we provide them with the opportunities and support they need to advance their careers. Most join the networking department in a level 1 role, then grow into their specialization based on ability and drive. By integrating professional development into the business, we provide an environment within which driven individuals can participate in real career advancement while making a contribution to our team.

Minimum Requirements

• 1+ year practical IT experience (will consider internship)
• Strong hardware and Microsoft Office skills
• Moderate understanding of networking fundamentals (routing, wired, and wireless network)
• Moderate understanding of Microsoft technologies (Exchange, 2K8/2012R2, W7,W8, AD)
• Moderate understanding of VMware technologies
• Mac and/or Linux experience a plus but not required
• Strong troubleshooting skills and ability to multi-task
• Demonstrate attempts at independent continuing education (certifications, home network, etc.)
• Open-mindedness and a willingness to learn new technologies and concepts
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills along with a great attitude
• Goal-oriented personality with specific career objectives
• Must have good driving record with reliable car

This is a full-time position. The successful candidate will be working on a diverse set of issues and projects. They will be focused on our clients' workstations, file servers, and networking equipment performing typical systems administrator support tasks. The ideal candidate will also provide technical assistance to computer system users as well as answer questions or resolve computer problems for clients in person, via telephone, or from a remote location. They will provide assistance concerning the use of computer hardware and software, including printing, installation, word processing, email, and operating systems. Onsite and remote support are both part of this position. It is expected that this candidate will progress into a systems administrator position working on high-end projects and server deployment as well as maintaining those environments. Along with increased ability and responsibility will come increased compensation.

Local candidates only. No third party vendors.

This is a full-time position. ACC Technical Services offer benefits including health insurance, dental insurance, and 401k plans.

Getting ready to head home

@Ambarishrh said in All-in-one printer: Suggestions please:

We have a global hardware catalog which is decided and agreed with vendors all around the world in all offices. I dont get involved in these decisions but the request for such device came from our India office and i was just helping them.

Got it. I wasn't arguing it. I was curious but that, at least, I get.

@scottalanmiller said in How Do Such Big Gaps Get Missed in IT Education:

@scotth said in How Do Such Big Gaps Get Missed in IT Education:

I, by no means am an expert in IT, but I've found that after many years and many issues, that I wonder if it's possible to develop a 'feeling' for systems rather than needing to constantly needing to Google log messages. I catch myself constantly deciding that something doesn't 'feel right' even though the issue isn't glaringly obvious.

I agree there. In software circles it's called "smell". After 28 years in IT, one of the reasons that people bring me in for troubleshooting is that I can often "feel" a system and sense what is wrong long before people can dig through logs or whatever and I know when to say "I know this sounds crazy, but this almost impossible thing... I'm sure that that is what happened."

But that doesn't help for someone who, for example, has never even heard of virtualization. That's a pure gap. He can't be faulted for not "sensing the lack of it" when he was unaware someone had made it. Now how he never heard of it, that's what worries me. What sources and articles and groups and people is he dealing with that never talk about or mention it?

That's not just software circles. It's a universal business term. Growing up, my father taught me about "the smell test" in business. It's basically that if something doesn't sound or feel right, it probably isn't. And the same principle applies in troubleshooting and life in general. I know what Scott is referring to, although I've never done it at the level he has. The big problem is that people in IT don't know where their gaps are, the field is large and so they miss fundamentals because other people deem them "unnecessary" but it creates these gaps. The other problem is that a lot of the people doing the teaching don't really know IT from a reality standpoint, and at best know it from an outdated academic perspective, like using a medical textbook that's a hundred years old.

@Ambarishrh said in All-in-one printer: Suggestions please:

Color still a requirement and the model that matches the req is Canon imageCLASS MF621Cn. The price point is big but yeah i guess this is what we can get.

Just out of curiosity, why is Canon who you're stuck with?

http://www.iflscience.com/technology/cyborg-roses-used-grow-computer-systems/

@Nic said in Picture Won't Upload:

Due to the AWS S3 outage

oh damn...that's not good

Also, is color still a requirement? Or can you go with a just b/w laser?

@Ambarishrh , do you have a limited selection in Canon to choose from, or just that you have to choose Canon?

@Ambarishrh said in All-in-one printer: Suggestions please:

Apparently the only product we can choose is Canon as per their hardware catalog! Anyone used a Canon product before?

Available models are

https://i.imgur.com/0xZGBvd.png

I'm sorry you must deal with this. Canon machines ARE fairly durable, and are known to go basically not die. They are very similar to the HP LJ 4000 series. You still see Canons 15-20+ years later in production. However, you pay a HUGE premium for that, in the form of high-cost toners and the like.

What does it do when you turn it on? A suggestion I saw once was to lay it flat on something metal, like a fridge, overnight. It can help ground it. Also, clean the contacts with some rubbing alcohol and a q-tip. I've seen where those start to get dirty or have some corrosion build-up, and that prevents it from connecting properly.

@nadnerB said in Random Thread - Anything Goes:

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@travisdh1 said in Random Thread - Anything Goes:

@scottalanmiller At least it's not the 80s...

http://images.mentalfloss.com/sites/default/files/styles/article_640x430/public/bfclub.png

Quack.
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Hopefully someone gets it...
I know, I know, not the same movie as the picture....

A mighty good reference

I'm gonna duck out now...

@DustinB3403 said in What Are You Doing Right Now:

Imgur is having major issues it seems.

That explains it

Windows 10 Ent x64 with Google Chrome
Tried adding via multiple ways, like copy/paste, link, and even taking a screenshot and using that. I just keep getting this:
"ERROR Unexpected token < in JSON at position 0" (can't post screenshot because that's not working either)

I've seen this before but I don't remember the resolution.

Thanks,
A.J.

Can't get a certain picture to upload...grrr...