In today's society, technology is a key component to the success of any business. The role of the network administrator is to ensure the health of a corporate network. Responsibilities include installation, configuration, support, maintenance and upgrades to the local or wide area network. The network administrator is also responsible for accessing the employee's network, which includes creating user accounts and accessing programs, files, the Internet and corporate intranet.
Steps
Step 1. Study in the field of technology and become a network administrator
- Get a degree in Computer Science. Many companies require employees to be college graduates.
- Get certifications, for example: MCSE, Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer, and Network Plus.
Step 2. Find an internship
Today, it is not easy to get a job without experience. Taking part in an internship is an important step in gaining experience in the field of network administration.
Step 3. Read everything about the technology
Keep up to date by reading tech magazines.
Step 4. Take advantage of free on-demand resources and webinars
You can use them whenever you want. Microsoft offers many on-demand resources and seminars. These programs range from step-by-step instructions to more complex programs such as "setting up an email server".
Step 5. Update your CV
After gaining experience, update your CV. Businesses know that working in this sector without experience is very difficult.
Step 6. Apply to network administrator positions
- Look for ads. You can focus your search on a specific location. If you can't find a place as a network admin, consider other opportunities in the same industry. Experiences in the technology sector are useful and enrich your CV.
- Connect with other people. Circulate your CV among relatives and friends.
- Publish your CV online. The HR department of companies is used to looking for possible candidates on websites that collect CVs.
Step 7. Accept the interview invitations
- Get ready. Find out as much as you can about the company and its products by checking the internet site and asking friends and colleagues for info.
- Make a good first impression. Arrive on time and dress well.
- Ask about the job and, at the end, send a letter of thanks.
- Negotiate your salary and take your new job as a network administrator.
Advice
- Some companies accept degrees associated with certifications.
- Businesses often require certifications in every area of technology.
