IT Employment
by mbains
Your best bet is to check the average salaries of others doing the same type of job. I'm not sure if there is such a survey database on TechRepublic but I know they have one on ZDNet.
I was quite please to find that I make the high average salaryas PC/Network Support Tech w/out much "formal" training. My job hardly requires an MSCE cert though.
Good Luck!
by mrsid
As this is your first IT job forget about money. Experience is far more important to you right now. You should find however low your starting pay it will quickly escalate.
Just make sure it's a good company.
Enjoy your new career.
by lastsurvivor
First of all the man has to live and he doesn't want to low ball himself way below what others make or he could hurt himself by being unhappy. I know alot of people who take their first job not worrying about salary then find out that they are making way below average and leave a job that could have given them great growth potential but they need to move to get their deserved salary. My advise is to look around at job sites and other areas to find out what the job that you are hiring for is paying.
Good Luck
by rchamber
I agree with Mr Sid. My definition of a good company is one where you can find a mentor. However, while your IT skills are important, your utimate success or failure will depend on how you interact with people around you.
As a side note: in my personal career, my communication skills (oral and written) have propelled me further than technical skills. Always be cognizant of that fact. If your skills in this area are good, maximize them. If they are not, take every opportunity to strengthen them.
Good luck
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