Getting a Networking Job for Dummies

  • 4h 37m
  • Bill Hughes, Peter H. Gregory
  • John Wiley & Sons (US)
  • 2015

Learn to:

  • Find the right organization
  • Write a resume that gets attention
  • Answer difficult interview questions
  • Identify required certifications

Jump-start your career in computer networking

Looking to land a computer networking position? Look no further! This fun and friendly guide 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. From the necessary education and certifications to ways to brand yourself, it's all inside!

  • A day in the life — discover what it really means to be a networking professional, understand networking roles, and get to know important network concepts and trends
  • Find your fit — find out what it will be like to work for a network solutions vendor, as an in-house networking specialist, in the public sector or academia, as a consultant, or with a start-up
  • Put the "work" in networking — brand yourself for your dream career, create a winning resume, get attention with your cover letter, and ace the interview
  • Get the right stuff — find expert guidance on everything you need to know about networking certifications, education and training, and making your way in the field

Open the book and find:

  • The wide range of activities in a networking job
  • Tips to ensure you're getting the necessary education and training
  • A look at networking jobs in various industry sectors
  • Situations you may encounter in interviews
  • Ten great questions to ask your interviewer
  • Professional networking resources you'll want to have on hand
  • Alternatives to a regular networking job

About the Author

Peter H. Gregory is a career technologist, IT architect, university instructor, and the author of over thirty books on security and emerging technology. Bill Hughes is a marketing strategy executive with over two decades of experience in sales, strategic marketing, and business development.

In this Book

  • Introduction
  • Working with Networks
  • Understanding Networking Roles
  • Knowing Your Networking
  • Networking Concepts and Trends
  • Getting the Necessary Education and Training
  • Becoming Certifiable
  • Making Your Own Way
  • Working for a Networking Solutions Provider
  • Working as an in-House Networking Professional
  • Serving in the Public Sector or Academia
  • Living on the Edge with a Startup
  • Life as a Consultant
  • Branding Yourself for Your Dream Career
  • Creating a Winning Resume
  • Getting Attention with Your Cover Letter
  • Bringing Your Resume to Life—The Interview
  • Becoming a Star Employee
  • Ten Great Answers for Your Interviewer
  • Ten Great Questions to Ask Your Interviewer
  • Ten Alternatives to a Regular Job
  • Ten Networking Books for Your Professional Library
  • Glossary
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