By earning this network administration degree you will put yourself in a position to meet the demand for network administrators, network field technicians, telecom engineers, and so many more opportunities. To make yourself the most desirable candidate for these great jobs, consider these six important qualities that employers look for in new hires:
Quality #1: A commitment to keep learning. Technology is always changing, which means that to be successful in this career, it requires you to be open to continuous education. Your network administration degree from Florida Technical College is the right place to start, but future employers want to know that you will be willing to take additional courses, to read up on evolving technologies and take part in professional development opportunities. The need to keep learning and growing is what makes a career in network administration so exciting, so embrace it. The good news is that it keeps the role of a network administrator interesting with new technology to learn and techniques to master. Becoming a network administrator is a great career for those that require continuous learning and growth in their job.
Quality #2: Specialized technical job skills. Your future employer wants to see that you have certain specialized qualities and skills right from the start, in addition to being willing to learn more over time. With the network administration degree from Florida Technical College, you can prove you have those job skills. Not only does this program teach you all the basics of network design, administration and configuration, it also provides you with the qualities and skills needed to work with a variety of network hardware and wireless technology. It is important to reiterate this during a job interview as your network administration supervisor will want to have confidence in you to take on these specialized technical job qualities and skills.
Quality #3: Problem-solving skills. Network administrators are often proactive in their work. They set up and maintain networks with the goal of avoiding problems, but they also have to troubleshoot. A big part of working in this field is solving technology problems. Employers want to know that you can think critically and apply what you have learned about networks to solving problems as they arise. It should not be considered failing when a problem arises, without problems there would be no learning. An employer wants to see the methodical process you go through when reviewing a problem and coming to a conclusion, even if there are several viable solutions. Seeing you go through the process allows the employer to take a hands-off approach to management. At Florida Technical College, we emphasize problem solving and make sure you have the qualities and skills and the practice to be good at technical troubleshooting.
Quality #4: Being self-motivated. The work of a network administrator and related fields is highly independent. To be able to work on your own and take charge of your daily responsibilities without a lot of oversight is liberating and empowering, but it also requires self-motivation. You won’t always have someone looking over your shoulder, telling you what to do next. Employers want to see that you can be self-motivated and get your work done without being shadowed. If you are a self-starter and can work autonomously, then a job as a network administrator may be the right career path for you.
Quality #5: Communicate Effectively. As a network administrator, you will have contact with coworkers, supervisors and end users. It is important to have good communication skills in order to clearly and concisely convey information to coworkers and supervisors. A large portion of the job of a network administrator involves taking detailed notes and written communication is paramount in this regard. Good communication also involves education for end users. Many employees at your organization will not understand the technical aspect of network administration. It will be up to you to translate all that industry jargon into a layperson terms so the average person can understand the highly technical subject of network administration.
Quality #6: Team Spirit. Even though much of your work is solo, you will be working in an IT department and everyone will have their own role to play. A network administrator must be able to communicate well with colleagues and must be motivated to do what is best for the team to reach a common goal. You will work with different types of people that have different characters, but a good team member can get along with everyone while they must work in a team and then return back to their solo work when the time comes.
Final Thoughts
As an effective network administrator, it is up to you to continue to learn, be self-motivated, gain the proper communication skills and be a team player. With these qualities you can become a model employee and become someone everyone looks to for inspiration and knowledge.
Want to Learn More?
The associate of science degree in network administration is a composed of a combination of courses that provide entry-level qualities and skills in areas such as network design and administration and network configuration. The course work emphasizes Windows and A+ training. This program is designed to prepare graduates for entry-level employment in network administration.
Earning a degree in network administration from FTC is your first step toward a great new career in this exciting technological field. It’s up to you, though, to ensure that you practice and develop the important skills needed to impress future employers and get that dream job. Let our educators and professionals in network administration help you get there.
*These examples are intended to serve only as a general guide of possible employment opportunities. There are many factors that determine the job an individual may obtain and NUC University – Florida Technical College (NUC-FTC)cannot guarantee its graduate any particular job. Some positions may require license or other certifications. We encourage you to research the requirements for the particular position you desire.
