Best Questions to Ask the Interviewer
Did you know that the questions you ask a hiring manager could be just as important as the questions they ask you? It's true! Let’s continue on to learn my top five questions. I encourage our students to ask the interviewer in an IT interview. Here are some...
What is the Purpose of a Router?
To start out, I’d like to describe the images and icons that you see here at the top, starting with the one on the left. That is the logical representation of a router that we use all over the place in topology, maps and network diagrams. It is a very widely used...
Top 5 Ways to Tweak a Cover Letter
Have you struggled with writing an IT cover letter that will make the hiring manager want to read your resume, then call you in for an interview. Are you worried that your cover letter sounds just like every other candidate? In this video, I am going to share my top...
NexGenT Welcomes Kim Wood, Senior Career Coach
Kim Wood strongly believes if you “choose a job you love, you will never have to work a day in your life”. As someone who has found her passion as a Career Success Coach, Kim strives to help students do the same and support them in achieving their career...
NexGenT Will be on Military Makeover!
This Friday, May 14th (7:30am EST) our co-founders Terry Kim & Jacob Hess will be on National TV! We will be telling our mission on the Military Makeover show with Montel Williams on the Lifetime Network! Military Makeover is a show dedicated to highlighting...
On the Inside – Cisco 2811 Router
This is going to be an exciting blog guys. We're going to take apart the Cisco 2800 series generation one router and look at all the internal components. Let's dive in, so this is a Cisco 2800, a 2811, to be exact. This is a slightly older router; I believe Cisco...
Cisco CCT – Routing and Switching 100-490 RSTECH Certification
Today we're going to talk about the CCT Certification, the Cisco Certified Technician Routing and Switching 100-490 RSTECH Certification to be exact! CCT is an entry-level certification that Cisco has had out for a while actually, And the cool thing about it is if...
Top 5 Action Words to Put on Your Resume
Have you ever struggled with writing your resume and wondered if there were words to make the bullet points sound better? If so, you'll want to check out the video or blog post below to learn the best five phrases and words Sara love's to use when writing IT resumes....
From Tech Support to Network Administrator | NexGenT
Nick Harvey | People of Zero To Engineer Nick Harvey was hungry for progress and went on the hunt for a solution. He was looking for a different experience than his 8+ years working the helpdesk in IT—something new, a challenge. He attempted Udemy courses, but it...
Best Network Certifications and Awards to Get Started In IT | NexGenT
Networking is arguably one of the most important (If not THE most important) aspects of IT. Networking is at its core is communication. Communicating between networks allows humans to connect, collaborate and share information. Without networking, you would not be...
The Top Features of a Network Switch | NexGenT
Before we get started, I need to preface with a little bit of information. There’re many different features of switches, so many that we can never go through them in one short blog. Switches are very robust. Depending on the switch you buy, it may support a certain...
What is a wireless access point? | NexGenT
If you're new to IT you might be wondering what is a wireless access point? Maybe you've heard of it. Maybe you haven't until now. Either way, I can bet you have more than likely used one before even without knowing it! Have you ever been on the internet? Do you have...
From forklift operator to IT Support Technician | NexGenT
Daniel Adams | From forklift operator to IT Support Technician | People of Zero To Engineer Daniel Adams came from a position as a forklift operator for a chain manufacturing company. About a year and a half into his warehouse career, he was thinking about a change. ...
From Asset Protections Manager to Systems Project Manager | NexGenT
Juan Fernandez | People of Zero To Engineer Juan Fernandez was tired of the same old routines. After working over 6 years in retail security as an Asset Protections Manager and being on call 24/7, he was burnt out and bored. Sometimes, that feeling is all it takes to...
How to find IT volunteer opportunities to gain hands on experience
One of the most difficult obstacles to overcome while getting into the IT field is landing a job with little to no experience. Frequently job seekers are frustrated to see job postings where hands on experience is a requirement. In this article we will explore ways...
From Casino Dealer to Service Desk Analyst | NexGenT
James Marsh | From Casino Dealer to Service Desk Analyst | People of Zero To Engineer James Marsh was a casino card dealer for 20 years. Each day brought more of the same — patrons swearing at him, numb to the routine, stuck on autopilot. He had been caring...
From Assembly Worker to Inventory Technician | NexGenT
Jason Benson | People of Zero To Engineer Jason Benson was in pain, unsure, and beaten down about his work. Every day was a question of muscling through pain and uncertainties, striving for a way to increase his family's quality of life. After suffering a back...
What is a VLAN (Virtual Local Area Network) | NexGenT
In this quick nugget, Jacob Hess, Founder & CEO of NexGenT discusses what a VLAN (Virtual Local Area Network) is and their purpose in modern networks. What is a VLAN? A Virtual Local Area Network or VLAN for short provides us with logical separation or...
6 Things to know before Changing Careers to IT
Have you been considering making the jump into a career in IT but aren’t sure if it is the right move? I had the same questions and concerns when I decided to pivot from Inventory Control/Project Management in Warehousing. One of the reassuring things I found once I...
Best Entry Level IT Jobs Without a Degree
Introduction One of the biggest myths about IT is you need a degree to land a job. If not having a degree has held you back from pursuing a career in technology, you should know that most IT positions simply require proof that you can do the job, through...
From Retail Manager to Field Support Rep | Demetrisse Harris
Demetrisse Harris took a chance on NexGenT and found a family. He is currently one month in as Field Support Rep for Gazion Technologies and loving the experience. Let's rewind: Demetrisse was running an errand for his other full-time job at that time and decided to...
How 2020 Changed the Landscape of the Tech Industry
It'd be impossible to try to fathom all the ways the world changed over the course of 2020. From the start of a new decade to the COVID-19 pandemic to the presidential election, 2020 felt less like a new year and more like a new way of living entirely. One of the most...
From Customer Service to IT Systems Engineer | Stephanie Cote
Stephanie Cote was becoming bored in customer service, looking at a future of putting out fires, reprimanding workers, and shouldering the weight of supervising and all of its daily frustrations. Whether that frustration was from navigating the fact that they were...
NexGenT Welcomes Karishma Mendes, Student Counselor
Karishma Mendes is NexGenT’s new Student Counselor and a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate (supervised by Chari S. Westcott, LPC-S, MA, PLLC) in Houston, Texas. Karishma is thrilled to be a part of NexGenT and seeks to make a positive impact in the lives of...
NexGenT Celebrates The FSNE 6-19 Cohort Graduation
On the evening of December 15th, we gathered for our virtual graduation ceremony to celebrate the recent success of our Full Stack Network Engineer 6-19-2020 cohort. This was truly an exciting moment for everyone as the cohort members completed the Full Stack Network...
Don’t let yourself be scammed, identify these red flags when job searching
Eager and motivated job searchers should be aware of scam jobs trying to take advantage of your situation. While some scams may be easy to spot (Like a call about your great uncle, who's the prince of a country, wanting to bestow upon you the family fortune), some may...
NGT Academy Welcomes Nicole Evans, Senior Career Success Coach
Nicole Evans is a Career Success Coach who has an astounding passion for meeting people where they are to get them to where they want to be!
This Simple Trick Can Level Up Your LinkedIn Profile
Have you noticed that when you create a LinkedIn Profile, your URL looks something like this: Linkedin.com/in/nxgent -12324-sdf12 ? This link is auto-generated for all profiles. It can be lengthy and leave a lot of room for error if manually typing in the address. You...
NexGenT Welcomes Christian Ryan, Career Success Coach
Dr. Christian Ryan is a Career Success Coach obsessed with student success. She joins NexGenT with more than 15 years of experience in educational programming and student advising. Her expertise lies in areas of sustainability, environmental science, public problem...
NexGenT Welcomes Rob Coble, Career Success Coach
Rob has been working within Career Coaching since 2004. Working in higher education in the fields of video games and technology he has had the pleasure to work with thousands of students and many recruiters and hiring managers responsible for hiring them.