Bit of a weird request I know but an opportunity has come up for a job as an IT technician. I'm already pretty knowledgable but I'd like to learn as much as possible so I can impress them, can anyone point me towards a good website where I can learn all about it?

Thanks,

Pete

I used to train IT departments in networking - what do you want to know?

I would do a Cisco CCNA course/exam to start with.

Cheers

Mark

ps book here

http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASIN/0782143911/qid=1129824617/sr=2-2/ref=sr_2_3_2/026-3833412-1882035


[Edited on 20/10/05 by mookaloid]

Learn Direct do a basic introduction. Costs about £45 and you can do it online at home in 2 evenings.

Pat...

The IT industry is brutal...

Be prepared to take new courses every two years...or sooner.

Sometimes overtime and/or on call 24/7....

Beware if your boss/supervisor doesn't understand computers....

Beware of freezes on departments budgets and over time (they could spell lay offs)

Beware of misterious 3rd party audits by outside firms (could be out sourcing)

Impress a employer....

Know the wiring standards... 568a & 568b.
http://www.zytrax.com/tech/layer_1/cables/tech_lan.htm
What is a cross over cable?
(http://www.google.com ...Google is your friend)
Know TCP/IP...What it is and how to use it...
know how to "ping"....
What is the significance of 127.0.0.1?
Be able to explain networking...
Be ready to troubleshoot computers or network issues (as part of the interview)
Known the diffence between hubs, routhers, and switches.....
Know how to create users and manage objects in...(whatever server & workstation environment they are using)

If you could find out what NOS, workstations and network environment it would help your studies. Your could address their specific environment and not speak in generalities.
Also find out about the company, what it does, what the core business is, are they growing, who are their competitors, is the IT department the business or do you support the main business?

Are you willing to work over time?
Are you single or married?

About me? After my last job of 4 years we got new management that wanted to cut our frozen budget. They ensured that we were safe if any changes were made we would recieve training, kept us busywith busy work, and then they outsourced my whole department...It can be devastating.

I just got a job offer after 16 months of being unemployed. ( I was looking for a career and not another McJob, stabilty for the family and benfits. I was offered a job with a local city government...SIGH...Thank GOD)

10 year veteran of IT

PS Keep current on your Certifications and a degree would help if you want to rise above a certain level.

Just my .02 cents worth....