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cj iwakura
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I applied for this position recently:
I already sent in my resume and cover letter for the position, and I have an interview on next Wednesday. I'm not really worried in terms of experience. Two jobs working with technology over the course of nine years, so I think I'm covered there.
I did have an interview a while back with a different school for a similar job, and I never got a return call, so I'm assuming I did badly.
Any advice on what's good protocol for these sorts of interviews?
Secondly, as for job requirements, I'm good on everything but the LAN network stuff. I've never worked with one, but I'm generally good at picking up on new skills on the fly.
Are LAN networks difficult to become familiar with from the ground up? I know I can figure out anything involving software and hardware installation, so if it involves that, I figure I'll be fine.
Thanks in advance.
Micro-Computer Technical Specialist Deerfield Beach High
($35,820 - $54,903)
(247 Day Calendar) (Grade 18)
EDUCATION: Standard high school diploma or satisfactory completion of an approved General
Educational Development (GED) Testing Program.
EXPERIENCE: Five (5) years of progressively more responsible work experience in the area of computers
and technology.
SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS: Demonstrated proficiency in spread sheet, data base, and word processing
in both MS-DOS and Macintosh. Ability to install software and trouble shoot problems with computer
network. Well developed communications skills and familiarity with Local Area Networks (LAN).
Bilingual skills preferred.
OR
EDUCATION: Associate's degree from an accredited community or junior college with a minimum of
fifteen (15) semester hours of course work in computer science.
EXPERIENCE: Three (3) years of progressively more responsible work experience in the area of computers
and technology.
SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS: Demonstrated proficiency in spread sheet, data base, and word processing
in both MS-DOS and Macintosh. Ability to install software and trouble shoot problems with computer
network. Well developed communications skills and familiarity with Local Area Networks (LAN).
Bilingual skills preferred.
OR
EDUCATION: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with course work in computer
science.
EXPERIENCE: One (1) year of work experience in the area of computers and technology.
SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS: Demonstrated proficiency in spread sheet, data base and word processing
applications in both MS-DOS and Macintosh. Ability to install software and to trouble shoot computer
network problems. Well developed communication skills and familiarity with Local Area Networks (LAN).
Bilingual skills preferred.
I already sent in my resume and cover letter for the position, and I have an interview on next Wednesday. I'm not really worried in terms of experience. Two jobs working with technology over the course of nine years, so I think I'm covered there.
I did have an interview a while back with a different school for a similar job, and I never got a return call, so I'm assuming I did badly.
Any advice on what's good protocol for these sorts of interviews?
Secondly, as for job requirements, I'm good on everything but the LAN network stuff. I've never worked with one, but I'm generally good at picking up on new skills on the fly.
Are LAN networks difficult to become familiar with from the ground up? I know I can figure out anything involving software and hardware installation, so if it involves that, I figure I'll be fine.
Thanks in advance.
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I always find that if I can give anecdotal evidence of things I did in the past in a related field that it always plays well. If an employer can see a potential problem, and you can explain how you've dealt with it in an efficient way, it's probably the best example of your work that you can give in an interview setting.
I think I could honestly say that I usually get about an 80% call back rate when I interview, but I don't do quantity, I only apply for what I want, so that will probably factor in.
I couldn't speak about LAN networks in great detail, but I would think that you would maybe have to network 1 or 2 rooms of computers, which I don't think should be that difficult.
I networked my a bunch of computers in grade 12 in my tech class. Probably not the same thing though, and that was quite a number of years ago.
In that regard, it is a shame you haven't had much LAN network experience, because it isn't difficult at all. I suggest reading up on the different layers and know the difference between a layer 2 switch and a layer 3 switch well. That basic understanding right there is really all you will need in the environment you will be entering in my opinion. There are tons of LANs administered by people that do not really understand the architecture that goes into building a good LAN, but they run fine because the technology is something that is really hard to screw up.
If you do not have any certifications or higher level education in the area, you will really need to play up your 9 years of experience. Think of very specific examples of past experience where you came against a challenge that caused much stress and how you overcame it. When asked how you get information on how to fix a problem you have never encountered or do not know how to fix, answer the truth and say Google.
In short, try to read up on and understand the difference between a layer 2 and 3 switch. Give examples of your experience that reflect 9 years in the industry. Google is your friend.