
Zero to Engineer
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A straightforward, hands-on starter kit for your exciting new career in IT
Zero to Engineer: The Unconventional Blueprint to Securing a 6-Figure IT Career is an intensely practical, no-nonsense guide to starting or rebooting your career in technology. Author and IT industry veteran Terry Kim gives you a first-person view of how to conquer the tech and cybersecurity realms, drawing on his own two decades' experience in the field.
You'll learn how to get job-ready in less than four months, regardless of your educational background, and enjoy complimentary NGT Academy bonuses, including unlimited access to the CompTIA Network+ Certification Course, a free one-on-one career strategy session with trained IT career specialists, and membership in the Zero to Engineer Community Group.
The book offers:
- Common and intuitive IT career pathways, showing you how to get from A-to-Z in the most direct way possible
- IT employment contract negotiation tips that make it easier to get your first six-figure job offer
- A comprehensive collection of worksheets you can use in your own journey from IT-beginner to subject-matter expert
Perfect for anyone interested in starting a brand-new and exciting career in technology, Zero to Engineer is also a must-read for career changers and professionals interested in pivoting to a new job in tech. Whether or not you have a college degree, it's the insider's guide to IT and cybersecurity that you've been waiting for.
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TERRY KIM has over twenty years' experience in the IT industry, having worked for prominent tech giants, including Cisco Systems and Arista Networks. He is a veteran of the United States Air Force and is passionate about revolutionizing IT learning as he combines mentorship and rapid, practical skills development.
Content
Foreword xiii
Gi Bill Approval xv
About the Author xvii
Acknowledgments xix
Introduction xxi
Chapter 1
Dare to Dream: Believe No Matter What 2
Chapter 2
From Zero to Hero: the Mindset You Need to Succeed in It 20
Chapter 3
Habits and Rituals 40
Chapter 4
Five-step Manifestation Success Framework 58
Chapter 5
College Is Not the Answer: Learn the Industry in 4 Months, Not 4 Years 72
Chapter 6
Understanding the Entire It Ecosystem 84
Chapter 7
It Career Pathways 98
Chapter 8
Five STEPS TO GO FROM ZERO TO ENGINEER 114
Chapter 9
Four MORE STEPS TO DEMAND SIXFIGURE JOB OFFERS FROM Fortune 500 Companies 128
Chapter 10
Bridging the "gap" 144
Chapter 11
The Ultimate It Professional Blueprint 158
Chapter 12
Student Success Stories 172
Index 201
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