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by Bill Hughes, Peter H. Gregory
Getting a Networking Job For Dummies
Cover Page
Title Page
Copyright
Contents at a Glance
Table of Contents
Introduction
About This Book
Foolish Assumptions
Icons Used in This Book
Beyond the Book
Where to Go from Here
Part I: So You Want to Be a Networking Professional
Chapter 1: Working with Networks
Why Are Networks Important?
Skills and Activities in Networking Jobs
Working with People
How Networking Fits in a High-Tech Career Path
The Future Is Bright for Networking Jobs
Chapter 2: Understanding Networking Roles
Reviewing First Principles
Performing Essential Tasks in Networking
Navigating Networking Job Titles
Getting Networking Experience Where You Are Now
Chapter 3: Knowing Your Networking
Appreciating First Principles
Reviewing the OSI Model
Exalting TCP/IP
Staying Local with LANs
Going Out with WANs
Accessing Wireless WANs
Chapter 4: Networking Concepts and Trends
Access Control
Telecommunications and Network Security
Cryptography
Computing Architecture and Design
IT Operations
Physical and Environmental Security
Regulations, Investigations, and Compliance
Factoring Nontechnical IT Issues
Part II: Having the Right Stuff
Chapter 5: Getting the Necessary Education and Training
Off-the-Record Training
Learning through Higher Education
Pursuing a Nontraditional Education
Maintaining Your Networking Knowledge
Chapter 6: Becoming Certifiable
Planning for a Certification
Deciding Which Certifications Are Right for You
Choosing a Vendor-Specific Networking Certification
Winning with a Third-Party Networking Certification
Earning a Vendor-Neutral Security Certification
Earning Other Relevant Certifications
Chapter 7: Making Your Own Way
Informal Education in Networking
Setting Up Your Own Lab
Volunteering
Working on the Side
On-the-Job Training
Part III: Finding a Job with the Right Organization
Chapter 8: Working for a Networking Solutions Provider
Working in Sales as a Pre-Sales Engineer
Rolling Up Your Sleeves as an Implementation Engineer
Helping Customers in Technical Support
Watching the Fort for a Managed Service Provider
Chapter 9: Working as an In-House Networking Professional
Living Your Destiny
Working in the Private Sector
One Size Doesn't Fit All: Small and Large Businesses
Chaos versus Calm: Growth, Mergers, and Acquisitions
Working in Global Enterprises
Working for a Nonprofit Organization
Chapter 10: Serving in the Public Sector or Academia
Working for a Federal, State, or Local Agency
Working for a Military or Defense Contractor
Going Back to School
Chapter 11: Living on the Edge with a Startup
Doing More With Less
Building Virtual Infrastructure in the Cloud
Experiencing the Razor-Sharp Edge
Finding Startup Jobs
Is A Startup Right For You?
Chapter 12: Life as a Consultant
Is Consulting Right for You?
Working for a Consulting Firm
Going It Alone as an Independent Consultant
The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly of Consulting
Part IV: Getting Hired
Chapter 13: Branding Yourself for Your Dream Career
Meeting People
Business Networking with LinkedIn
Networking through Facebook
Tweeting with Twitter
Starting a Blog
Writing Articles and E-Books
Segregating Your Personal and Professional Lives
Working with Recruiters
Chapter 14: Creating a Winning Resume
The Basics of a Great Resume
Formatting Your Resume
Tailoring Your Resume
Types of Resumes
What Not to Put in Your Resume
Examples of Winning Resumes
Chapter 15: Getting Attention with Your Cover Letter
Cover Letter Scenarios
Essential Elements of the Cover Letter
Chapter 16: Bringing Your Resume to Life: The Interview
Knowing Why Interviews Are Important
Preparing for the Interview
Types of Interviews and Tips for Each
Your Turn to Ask Questions
Focusing on the Goal
Writing a Thank-You Letter
Chapter 17: Becoming a Star Employee
Onboarding and Orientation
Moving Forward after the Honeymoon
Part V: The Part of Tens
Chapter 18: Ten Great Answers for Your Interviewer
Preparing for the Unprepared
Whacking Softball Question Number 2
Responding to the Tried-and-True Standard
Outlining Soft Skills
Explaining Your Motivation
Determining Whether You Are Trouble
Predicting Your Future
Not Looking like a Job Jumper
Describing Team Leadership Skills
Defusing the Financial Land Mine
Chapter 19: Ten Great Questions to Ask Your Interviewer
How Has Your Department Contributed to the Success of the Company?
What Are Some of the Biggest Challenges Your Department Is Facing?
How Would You Describe the Company's Culture?
What Do You Like About Working Here?
Can You Describe How We Would Be Working Together?
What Is the Makeup of the Team or Organization?
What Are the Key Traits of Your Most Successful Employees?
How Would You Define Success During the First 90 Days?
Do You Have Any Concerns About Me That I Can Address Now?
What Is Your Next Step in the Selection Process?
Chapter 20: Ten Alternatives to a Regular Job
Homing In on Your Home
Becoming a Good Neighbor
Consulting in Your Community
Engaging in Politics
Closing the Digital Divide
Bartering Your Services
Inspiring Others
Enabling Users Groups
Contributing to Open Source
Mentoring Up-and-Coming Networkers
Chapter 21: Ten Networking Books for Your Professional Library
Knowing Your Way around a PC
Building Your Network
Visualizing the TCP/IP Protocol
Getting Serious with Cisco Routing
Remembering Juniper Networks
Opening Up to Linux
Closing Up Network Access with Security
Beating a Dead Horse
Going Mobile
Floating in the Cloud
Glossary
Index
About the Authors
Dedications
Authors' Acknowledgments
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