Getting a Networking Job For Dummies E-Book

Peter H. Gregory

• Herausgeber: John Wiley & Sons
• Kategorie: Wissenschaft und neue Technologien
• Sprache: Englisch

Seitenzahl: 429

Veröffentlichungsjahr: 2015

Beschreibung

Everything you need to start your career in computer networking Looking to land that computer networking position? Look no further! Getting a Networking Job For Dummies offers all the tools and step-by-step guidance you need to stand out from the crowd, get your foot in the door, and secure a job in this fast-growing sector. In no time, you'll get a handle on networking roles, necessary education, training, and certifications, ways to brand yourself for your dream career, and so much more. These days, computer networking can be a complicated industry, and knowing what you need to do to make yourself an attractive candidate for a coveted networking position can make all the difference. Luckily, Getting a Networking Job For Dummies arms you with everything you need to be one step ahead of the game. Humorous, practical, and packed with authoritative information, this down-to-earth guide is your go-to handbook for scoring that sought-after computer networking position! * Find the right organization for you * Write a winning resume that gets attention * Answer difficult interview questions with confidence * Identify required certifications to get the job you want If you're a prospective computer networking employee looking to present yourself as a strong, competitive candidate in the computer networking market, this hands-on guide sets you up for success.

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Table of Contents

Cover

Introduction

About This Book

Foolish Assumptions

Icons Used in This Book

Beyond the Book

Where to Go from Here

Part I: So You Want to Be a Networking Professional

Chapter 1: Working with Networks

Why Are Networks Important?

Skills and Activities in Networking Jobs

Working with People

How Networking Fits in a High-Tech Career Path

The Future Is Bright for Networking Jobs

Chapter 2: Understanding Networking Roles

Reviewing First Principles

Performing Essential Tasks in Networking

Navigating Networking Job Titles

Getting Networking Experience Where You Are Now

Chapter 3: Knowing Your Networking

Appreciating First Principles

Reviewing the OSI Model

Exalting TCP/IP

Staying Local with LANs

Going Out with WANs

Accessing Wireless WANs

Chapter 4: Networking Concepts and Trends

Access Control

Telecommunications and Network Security

Cryptography

Computing Architecture and Design

IT Operations

Physical and Environmental Security

Regulations, Investigations, and Compliance

Factoring Nontechnical IT Issues

Part II: Having the Right Stuff

Chapter 5: Getting the Necessary Education and Training

Off-the-Record Training

Learning through Higher Education

Pursuing a Nontraditional Education

Maintaining Your Networking Knowledge

Chapter 6: Becoming Certifiable

Planning for a Certification

Deciding Which Certifications Are Right for You

Choosing a Vendor-Specific Networking Certification

Winning with a Third-Party Networking Certification

Earning a Vendor-Neutral Security Certification

Earning Other Relevant Certifications

Chapter 7: Making Your Own Way

Informal Education in Networking

Setting Up Your Own Lab

Volunteering

Working on the Side

On-the-Job Training

Part III: Finding a Job with the Right Organization

Chapter 8: Working for a Networking Solutions Provider

Working in Sales as a Pre-Sales Engineer

Rolling Up Your Sleeves as an Implementation Engineer

Helping Customers in Technical Support

Watching the Fort for a Managed Service Provider

Chapter 9: Working as an In-House Networking Professional

Living Your Destiny

Working in the Private Sector

One Size Doesn’t Fit All: Small and Large Businesses

Chaos versus Calm: Growth, Mergers, and Acquisitions

Working in Global Enterprises

Working for a Nonprofit Organization

Chapter 10: Serving in the Public Sector or Academia

Working for a Federal, State, or Local Agency

Working for a Military or Defense Contractor

Going Back to School

Chapter 11: Living on the Edge with a Startup

Doing More With Less

Building Virtual Infrastructure in the Cloud

Experiencing the Razor-Sharp Edge

Finding Startup Jobs

Is A Startup Right For You?

Chapter 12: Life as a Consultant

Is Consulting Right for You?

Working for a Consulting Firm

Going It Alone as an Independent Consultant

The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly of Consulting

Part IV: Getting Hired!

Chapter 13: Branding Yourself for Your Dream Career

Meeting People

Business Networking with LinkedIn

Networking through Facebook

Tweeting with Twitter

Starting a Blog

Writing Articles and E-Books

Segregating Your Personal and Professional Lives

Working with Recruiters

Chapter 14: Creating a Winning Resume

The Basics of a Great Resume

Formatting Your Resume

Tailoring Your Resume

Types of Resumes

What Not to Put in Your Resume

Examples of Winning Resumes

Chapter 15: Getting Attention with Your Cover Letter

Cover Letter Scenarios

Essential Elements of the Cover Letter

Chapter 16: Bringing Your Resume to Life: The Interview

Knowing Why Interviews Are Important

Preparing for the Interview

Types of Interviews and Tips for Each

Your Turn to Ask Questions

Focusing on the Goal

Writing a Thank-You Letter

Chapter 17: Becoming a Star Employee

Onboarding and Orientation

Moving Forward after the Honeymoon

Part V: The Part of Tens

Chapter 18: Ten Great Answers for Your Interviewer

Preparing for the Unprepared

Whacking Softball Question Number 2

Responding to the Tried-and-True Standard

Outlining Soft Skills

Explaining Your Motivation

Determining Whether You Are Trouble

Predicting Your Future

Not Looking like a Job Jumper

Describing Team Leadership Skills

Defusing the Financial Land Mine

Chapter 19: Ten Great Questions to Ask Your Interviewer

How Has Your Department Contributed to the Success of the Company?

What Are Some of the Biggest Challenges Your Department Is Facing?

How Would You Describe the Company’s Culture ?

What Do You Like About Working Here?

Can You Describe How We Would Be Working Together?

What Is the Makeup of the Team or Organization?

What Are the Key Traits of Your Most Successful Employees?

How Would You Define Success During the First 90 Days?

Do You Have Any Concerns About Me That I Can Address Now?

What Is Your Next Step in the Selection Process?

Chapter 20: Ten Alternatives to a Regular Job

Homing In on Your Home

Becoming a Good Neighbor

Consulting in Your Community

Engaging in Politics

Closing the Digital Divide

Bartering Your Services

Inspiring Others

Enabling Users Groups

Contributing to Open Source

Mentoring Up-and-Coming Networkers

Chapter 21: Ten Networking Books for Your Professional Library

Knowing Your Way around a PC

Building Your Network

Visualizing the TCP/IP Protocol

Getting Serious with Cisco Routing

Remembering Juniper Networks

Opening Up to Linux

Closing Up Network Access with Security

Beating a Dead Horse

Going Mobile

Floating in the Cloud

Glossary

About the Authors

Cheat Sheet

Connect with Dummies

End User License Agreement

Guide

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Introduction

The networking profession got its start decades ago, even before there were networks as we understand them today. From the 1960s through the 1980s, computer centers (as they were known then) had their support specialists who connected terminals and printers to mainframes through serial lines, and occasionally to modems, multiplexors, and other devices. These technicians were the plumbers of their day, and they’re the plumbers today, indispensable in their skill in connecting systems and networks, facilitating the business use of computers. Networking today is a good deal more complicated than it was then, requiring more skills and knowledge.