CCNA - Cisco Certified Network Associate

[Abdul Qadir]

I know, that was exactly my response. But what they want is a thorough understanding of how IT (Software/Hardware/Management) is used in the Oil Industry.

haizz..that doesn't sound rosy..thats too much of an ask dun u think?

 

[Nimboo]

haizz..that doesn't sound rosy..thats too much of an ask dun u think?

Yup they want the "best".

Just to let you know, In the Middle East, the Week End starts on Thursday as they have Friday (Jumma) and Saturday Off, which means Sunday is Work Day :hmm:

 

[Salahudeen]

Me too!!! =) Insyallah...how old are u squiggle?

I'm 21 bro, in first year of uni so I will be 25 when I finish uni, then my plan is to work here for 5-6 years till I'm 30-31 get experience then start applying to middle east. One of my teachers opened his own networking company in Dubai also.

I might try getting his contact details but I don't wanna go to Dubai, anywhere else apart from the 2 holy cities would be second best for me imsad my uncle also wants to do the same and he is getting a degree in english so he can become english teacher, he said they desperately want english teachers in Middle East.

I wont sugar coat any thing but companies in the Gulf are a Bit Weird. They want 3-4 years Practical Experience in Oil (Gulf Oil is one I applied to, Passed the phone interview, when it came to arranging an Interview, they said they couldn't progress because I have no exposure to an Oil company) or Aviation (Emirates is alright, they treat you quite bad, pay aint great, but you get an appartment (fully paid, inc food ;D) and 2 Flights a month back to the UK for emergencies), and a MBA (which you cant get until you have 2 years practical experience in management) :S. Getting your foot in the door without experience is tough.

Look out for the Dubai Job Fair in London, defo the place to be if you want some guidance to life/work in the middle east, but i aint seen one for 3 years now :S, which says alot.

Talk to your Placement Officer at your university, im sure they will have something in the Pipeline. If they don't just finish your degree and then look. Unless your a 1st class student, the Big Boys like MS and HP wont even bother with you, even for a placement*.

Your placement Officer could land you a place with some nice "Blue Chip" Companies in the Midlands Area, such as; Sun Microsystems @ Warwick University ~20 Mins from Birmingham City Center if you boot it down Cov road, HP/Fujitsu in Telford ~30-40 mins max, Cap Gemini in Aston, Interserve in West Bromwhich and Erdington, PWC in the City Center (£16 per hour for an on site techy last I checked), but since the economy is :exhausted, Employers arnt looking for Interns, and if they are they get bombarded with applications.

What a friend of mine did was that he Volunteered for is University and worked as a Techy in the library. Got some hands on experience and after his degree, he landed a well paid junior role.

Hope I didn't put you off, Welcome to the real world (Neo?)

*Knowing Someone in these companies can help

hmmm I might volunteer for my university also and work with the network staff there, I'm not really fussed about pay I just wanna learn how to do the job. If not my university then I will apply to my old school and college.

 

[Abdul Qadir]

Yup they want the "best".

Just to let you know, In the Middle East, the Week End starts on Thursday as they have Friday (Jumma) and Saturday Off, which means Sunday is Work Day :hmm:

im okay with that!! lol...sunday is the day for christians...our day is friday...haiz..im demoralised about the oil thingy man...maybe i wanna work in petrol station as an oil pump assistant...lol...and when they ask me about oil...i will tell them, "never smoke in a petrol kiosk"..and they will be like..WOW! this guy is awesome...*dreams*

 

[Abdul Qadir]

I'm 21 bro, in first year of uni so I will be 25 when I finish uni, then my plan is to work here for 5-6 years till I'm 30-31 get experience then start applying to middle east. One of my teachers opened his own networking company in Dubai also.

I might try getting his contact details but I don't wanna go to Dubai, anywhere else apart from the 2 holy cities would be second best for me imsad my uncle also wants to do the same and he is getting a degree in english so he can become english teacher, he said they desperately want english teachers in Middle East.




hmmm I might volunteer for my university also and work with the network staff there, I'm not really fussed about pay I just wanna learn how to do the job. If not my university then I will apply to my old school and college.

ok...inshallah...

 

[nazeer_uk]

salaam brothers and sisters,

Was wondering if anyone has done the Cisco's Academy (CCNA)? If so, would like to know that the materials/ subjects covered in the curriculum is enough to pass the CCNA exam?

Thanks in advance

 

[Salahudeen]

salaam brothers and sisters,

Was wondering if anyone has done the Cisco's Academy (CCNA)? If so, would like to know that the materials/ subjects covered in the curriculum is enough to pass the CCNA exam?

Thanks in advance

there's four different parts, CCNA1,2,3 and 4.

CCNA 1 networking basics

CCNA 2 routing and lan protocols

CCNA 3 Lan switching and wireless

CCNA 4 I don't know.

 

[nazeer_uk]

there's four different parts, CCNA1,2,3 and 4.

CCNA 1 networking basics

CCNA 2 routing and lan protocols

CCNA 3 Lan switching and wireless

CCNA 4 I don't know.

So have you completed the Academy bro? Do you know if it is enough to pass the CCNA?

 

[Salahudeen]

So have you completed the Academy bro? Do you know if it is enough to pass the CCNA?

I'm not sure bro I'm doing it with uni and it's all internal. If I want to go for CCNA I have to do it when I graduate imsad

 

[Nimboo]

there's four different parts, CCNA1,2,3 and 4.

CCNA 1 networking basics

CCNA 2 routing and lan protocols

CCNA 3 Lan switching and wireless

CCNA 4 I don't know.

They changed the Certifications a few years back. The CCNA certification can be achieved by:

Either completing One Exam: CCNA
or
Obtaining a CCENT (CCND1)

&

Obtaining a CCND2

The topics for individual Certification can be found @ http://www.cisco.com/web/learning/le3/learning_career_certifications_and_learning_paths_home.html

It all depends on what you enjoy doing (Security, Voice, Design or Wireless). Routing @ Associate Level is Obligatory.

 

[nazeer_uk]

I'm not sure bro I'm doing it with uni and it's all internal. If I want to go for CCNA I have to do it when I graduate imsad

Yea Im doing it at college, but what Im afraid for is that it is not enough and that I have to study more for CCNA. Though the course is good but the lecturers tell me that it "prepares" us, but Im sure that they would saying anything just to keep me paying :hmm:

 

[Vito]

Well, I'm almost done with school and I can tell you right now that what my college "taught" me wasn't even close to being enough for me to take the ccna. I bought a really nice ccna book (two big books) and I felt I could of gotten my ccna a long time ago if I took this route. The only reason why I even go to school is so I can get a degree and then if I ever wanted to, I can continue my education at a university.

 

[Vito]

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where do u stay brother? singapore? well, I would welcome u with both arms..its a good place to be in...and im planning to work in the middle east...before that, am gona take a degree....people getting laid off in IT field is normal...but the good thing is, as easy it is for an IT professional to get laid off, it is also easy to find another job...there are many many openings...

No I'm in the u.s. You're right though there are many IT jobs which is why it pays to be diverse in this field. Unfortunately they all ask for a lot of years experience. Not too long ago I would of taken an internship position (with or without pay) but, right now I need money. I really wanted to get a job within the IT field but I think I'm going to have to take whatever I can get right now.

 

[nightingale]

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hey!! that's my goal, I want to end up in middle east eventually Insha Allah do you think there's need for networking people there? I wanna go Saudi :shade:

:hmm:...I am in the Middle East, with a CCNA and others. With no luck in getting a good job, I let it expire this month.imsad

 

[Salahudeen]

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:hmm:...I am in the Middle East, with a CCNA and others. With no luck in getting a good job, I let it expire this month.imsad

imsad I'm sorry 2 hear that brother, it's a hard time to get a job at the moment.

 

[nightingale]

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imsad I'm sorry 2 hear that brother, it's a hard time to get a job at the moment.

I am a sister, may be men have better chances in this field.

 

[nazeer_uk]

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I am a sister, may be men have better chances in this field.

sister,

can you please tell me what does most companies require from CCNA's ie experience ect as Im looking to work in the Middle East in a couple of years time inshallah, and so far I cant find any job website's that cover that area of the world.

jazakallah khair

 

[Salahudeen]

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I am a sister, may be men have better chances in this field.

maybe, I have no experience with the Middle East so wouldn't be able to say but I don't think that is the case here, I have seen female network assistants not loads but have seen them.

 

[Nimboo]

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sister,

can you please tell me what does most companies require from CCNA's ie experience ect as Im looking to work in the Middle East in a couple of years time inshallah, and so far I cant find any job website's that cover that area of the world.

jazakallah khair

Your responsibilities will be to Analyse, Design, Implement, Troubleshoot and evolve all aspects of the enterprise network.

 

[nazeer_uk]

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Your responsibilities will be to Analyse, Design, Implement, Troubleshoot and evolve all aspects of the enterprise network.

Thanks bro, but I was looking for how many years roughly of experience is expected from us. I wanted to compare to the uk market