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Some background...I was a software and hardware asset manager at a large college. I got tired of the long commute so I recently took a technician job at a local HS.
The director at the HS is the only admin for networking, AD, group policy, Office365, etc. and is generally swamped since everything has to go through her. I offered to help take something off of her plate and she took me up on my offer. I went to school for networking, but have never used those skills outside of the classroom/home. She is willing to build up my skills, but wants to know what I would prefer to administer.
My question is what would you recommend I try to get involved in that would help me if I was ever on the job hunt again or looking to advance my career in the future?
Posted Sep 29, 2017, 7:49 PM UTC
All of it. Seriously learn it all maybe start with what interest you the most then bridge out when you feel comfortable. But all those things are great to know for future employment. Plus if you go to another k12 rather than the private sector alot of places expect you to wear many hats. I am the network guy but do all the things you listed and than some.
Good advice. Being an IT asset manager for the last 4 years I feel like I got away from the more technical hands on stuff. Being the only tech on campus, I do have to wear many hats and it's kinda intimidating to try to figure out where I should start.