OT: Dell Hardware Warranty Support Job

[George Toft]

I didn't have the $4000 to go to a class to get my CISSP.  But I found 
enough online resources, including a study group how-to, for me to learn 
the material.  I also bought 3 books and read them.  BTW - the Exam Cram 
book was a flaming piece of poo.

The study group, which I formed, helped immensely.  Basically, we read 
one chapter per week and discussed it as a group every Wednesday.  I 
recommend it for anyone pursuing a cert.  The Boson exams were good too 
- well worth their cost.

Ask around - see how other A+ techs got certified.  You might even be 
able to mooch their books and practice exams and save a few $$$.

George Toft, CISSP, MSIS
623-203-1760

"That which does not kill us makes us stronger."



Steve White wrote:
> The job that I got picked up for - and I don't have my A+ as yet - will 
> reimburse you for the cert if you obtain it within the first four 
> weeks.  That means that you should have at least one paycheck in that 
> time (theory, I know).  They also gave me a proficiency test that wasn't 
> all that hard. (104 Q's, 52 correct to pass...I scored in the high 70's 
> with almost no prep)
> 
> Anyway, I bought the a study guide for the 2003 A+ revision.  Why don't 
> we all study together?  We can make it work.  So far it doesn't look to 
> be anything all that bad.  If you have had your head in hardware and 
> operating systems  sometime in the last 5-6 years, it shouldn't be a 
> problem.
> They offered me a job without the A+ with the understanding that I get 
> it is all.
> 
> Steve White
> 
> keith smith wrote:
> 
>> do they pay for the A+  ?
>>
>> */Steven G Wagner <digital9ja at cox.net>/* wrote:
>>
>>     Unfortunately it's all windoze support, but I imagine you could
>>     use it as a
>>     stepping stone to get into doing Linux support for Dell's
>>     enterprise line.
>>     Currently, I believe they farm it out to Linux Care.
>>
>>     Anyway, I believe we're hiring another 180 techs (must have A+ or
>>     be able to
>>     get it by the end of the initial 4 week training period) and the
>>     pay is up
>>     to $18.50/hour. I get a $1000 referral bonus if you stay 120 days,
>>     so I'd
>>     split that with anyone who's interested too. I'll give anyone the 
>> info
>>     either way, just hit me up off-list.
>>
>>     Steve
>>
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