Network engineers are technical
experts with the skills necessary to plan, implement, and monitor computer
networks that support voice, data, video, and wireless services within the
company.
The terms entry level network engineer and
network administrator are sometimes used synonymously, but the network engineer
generally has more responsibility than the network administrator. The
engineering side of things tends to be more concerned with planning, design,
and technical specifications, while the management side of things focuses on
daily maintenance, management, and problem-solving efforts.
Tip 1: Learning never stops
If you don't understand this yet,
you need to know that you shouldn't stop learning as a network engineer. After
graduating from college, you may find many jobs that require experience in
unfamiliar programs. Don't put this off you.
Start by noting the trends in
recruiting from companies in your area. If everyone is listing SQL and has no
relevant experience, start learning. Spending some practice time often
distinguishes you from your competition.
Tip 2: Become an early adopter and adapter
One of the best things you can do
for your career is to stay on the curve. When new programs and trends emerge,
it is essential to do our best to understand and adapt to them. This not only
expands the level of opportunity, but also makes it easier to become an expert
and subject matter expert. This will move you to the next tip.
Tip 3: Everyone wants someone special
It's tempting to stick to general
network engineering and never go to a discipline or experience. After all, you
didn't specialize in anything in college, so why not start now? It's an
incorrect answer. In fact, now is the perfect time to start specializing in a
particular area.
We find that those who first
adopt a new trend or program are likely to specialize in that technology in the
future. This is especially advantageous for new network engineers. Everyone
would prefer to hire a specialist instead of a generalist.
Tip 4: Coding Is Our Future
Have you heard all the fuss about
code as our future? Well, if you don't know that many people are putting pressure
on network engineers to learn to code. Still scared?
Coding really isn't that scary.
In fact, if you're already using PowerShell, Python, or writing SQL queries,
you're coding. All it takes is a little adaptation, and it's honestly not that
different from what you're already doing. Trust us when we say that it is worth
learning to resist. Also, you have already read about the advantages of the
first users and adapters.
Tip Five: Be A Real Asset
One of the things you may have
heard, or unfortunately already experienced, is the idea that IT departments
are the first to leave. When money is tight, many companies turn to the IT
department as something that is not needed. The best way to be seen as a true
asset is to focus on your high-value trading skills.
If you've already taken the step
to learn a little coding, you're already focusing on your business skills. As
we said earlier, learning should never stop, and if you're doing it right, that
means you're continually learning to be the best asset you can be.
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