Gaining entry into the realm of cyber security employment without any prior knowledge can seem like a difficult challenge, yet it is possible with suitable instruction and commitment. For aspiring cybersecurity professionals, this blog post will provide guidance on...
7 Cybersecurity Career Paths & Jobs To Consider in 2023
Almost 96% of organizations had users try to contact phishing websites last year, according to Cisco research. The threat of cybersecurity is growing as a result of pandemics and widespread adoption of new technologies. Cryptomining, malware and hacks are just a few...
What It Takes To Be A Penetration Tester
Penetration testers are highly skilled cybersecurity professionals, with a deep understanding of cyber security. They are tasked with evaluating the susceptibilities and inadequacies in a company's networks, systems, programs, and other IT infrastructures to recognize...
Is Network Engineering a Good Career Choice?
Aspiring IT pros today have more potential career paths than ever. Systems administration, DevOps, software development, and network engineering all have multiple viable subdomains you can make a career out of. The problem is you can’t do everything. Picking a...
Best Security Certifications to Get Started in Cyber Security
Entry level security certifications are essential to information security professionals who want to be considered for positions in Cyber Security. Determining which certification is best for you can depend on several different variables. Of those, one may consider...
The Top 5 Words to Include on Your IT 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 these five phrases and words I love to use when writing IT resumes. Writing a resume is hard. Let's be honest. I...
How to Become a Cybersecurity Engineer
We're going to look at ways you can become a cybersecurity engineer. We'll cover the top five most common questions about becoming a cyber security engineer. Let's dive in! What is a Cybersecurity Engineer? Like other kinds of engineers, cybersecurity engineers build...
Which IT Jobs Are the Most In Demand?
The demand for skilled IT professionals has grown significantly because most companies and societies are now getting more intertwined with technology. As a result, it has become challenging to find IT jobs, primarily mostly in demand. As a result, companies pay...
What Qualifications Do You Need to Become a Network Engineer?
Who is a Network Engineer? Before exploring the qualifications required to become a Network Engineer, who exactly is a Network Engineer? In today’s digital transformation era, network engineering is considered a top-ranking skill-set needed to facilitate business...
What Are the Best IT Jobs Out There?
Information Technology (IT) is one of the most innovative industries globally because it has powered the most significant innovations in humanity and has forever transformed the state of our affairs. It is no secret that even the best entry-level IT jobs are far more...
What Are the Best Entry-Level Cybersecurity Jobs?
As cyberattacks continue to impact the global business landscape, organizations and governments are aggressively searching for competent individuals within the cybersecurity space to help protect their critical assets. This increase in cyberattacks has caused job...
Is CCNA Enough to Get a Good Job?
As an entry-level IT job seeker, you might wonder whether CCNA would be enough to acquire a good job and how to prepare for CCNA. Let us discuss the CCNA certification before going deeper into its benefits. Since its inception in 1998, it is estimated that Cisco...
Do Network Engineers Have a Good Work-Life Balance?
Without a doubt, network engineering is one of the most important careers in the Information Technology industry. It is arguably the heart and soul of an organization because business operations in the 21st century rely on network communication technologies to...
How Do I Get a Job in Cybersecurity?
Are you willing to start a career in cybersecurity? According to the Cybersecurity Ventures report, there are almost 3.5 million unfilled cybersecurity jobs in 2021. There is no doubt that cybersecurity is a highly lucrative career, and the industry is growing...
How Much Do You Make in Cybersecurity?
Between 2019 and 2029, the cybersecurity industry is expected to see a 29% increase in job growth. This massive growth is, in part, a direct result of the rapid advancements in technology. Therefore, there is a critical need for cybersecurity professionals with...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Taking the Cisco CCNA From Home, Trick Questions, & How to Prepare
The Cisco CCNA remains one of the top entry-level certifications used to launch careers in IT and Networking. Due to Covid-19, the testing environment of the CCNA has changed dramatically, and it is now easier than ever before to sit for your CCNA Exam. What exactly...
Gamers Move to the Next Level in IT. Use YOUR Skills and Win a Six-Figure Job
Gamers and IT professionals are cut from the same cloth. Both are team players. Both are tech buffs. Both grew up "wired." The main difference? Top IT professionals hang out in the boardroom, not the bedroom. Many famous coders, network engineers, and developers...
9 Companies Hiring IT Professionals Right Now
The COVID-19 pandemic has shaken up the U.S. job market, but not every industry has been impacted in the same way. While other sectors such as hospitality and tourism have seen a substantial downturn, the software and tech industries have remained relatively...
How To Create The Best IT Resume for Top Tech Companies like Google
Whether we are in a 1:1 appointment or covering resumes in our career course, NexGenT’s Career Service team is consistently talking about adapting to the twenty-first century of IT hiring trends and the way you are being viewed as an applicant. Resumes are no longer...
How to Find an IT Job During a Pandemic
There are great opportunities, even in a crisis With the outbreak of the Corona Virus forcing nearly 13% of the US population out of work through furloughs and layoffs, many are in a panic to find new jobs. While the announcement of millions of jobs lost is troubling,...
EXPLAINED: IT Job Security Clearances – An Expert Reveals the Secrets
An expert in the field breaks down what kind of jobs require clearance, the different levels of clearance, how to get your clearance sponsored and more.
Exclusive Interview Tips from an Amazon Cybersecurity Solutions Architect
Anthony Nguyen, a Security Solutions Architect at Amazon, spoke with Sam Stuber from the NexGenT Career Services team about his career in IT and cybersecurity. At the end of the interview, students had the chance to ask him success questions. While the exclusive...
The ULTIMATE GUIDE to reach out to technical recruiters and make them want to help you
Reaching out to technical recruiters, besides a few things here and there, should be approached the same way as reaching out to any other person. By default, this requires an understanding of people’s natural responses to certain stimuli. It might not seem as...
The Secret Formula To Writing Mouthwatering Resumes And Cover Letters Like A Pro
Search online and you’ll find a ton of places saying that writing a good cover letter and resume is essential to getting a job, which for the most part, is true. However, you’ll find people telling you that you should include “this and that” yet, the vast majority...
Changing careers: from economics to information technology
He had been standing in line for quite some time waiting impatiently—like everybody else appeared to be on his side of the stage. It was hot and somewhat humid, the sun was glaring on his face, and the dark outfit he was wearing from head to toe wasn’t helping in any...