Certified Network
Computer Technician
(CNCT)
Secrets To Acing The Exam
and
Successful Finding And
Landing Your Next
Certified Network
Computer Technician
(CNCT)
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This book figures out ways to boil down critical exam and job landing concepts into real world applications and scenarios. Which makes this book user-friendly, interactive, and valuable as a resource long after students pass the exam. People who teach Certified Network Computer Technician (CNCT) classes for a living or for their companies understand the true value of this book. You certainly will too. To Prepare for the exam this book tells you:
• What you need to know about the Certified Network Computer Technician (CNCT) Certification and exam
• Preparation Tips for passing the Certified Network Computer Technician (CNCT) Certification Exam
• Taking tests
The book contains several suggestions on how preparing yourself for an interview. This is an aspect that many people underestimate, whilst having a well-written CV, a personal blog, and possibly a number of past projects is definitively important - there is much more to prepare for. It covers non-technical aspects (how to find a job, resume, behavioral etc.). A ‘Must-study’ before taking a Tech Interview. To Land the Job, it gives you the hands-on and how-to’s insight on
• Typical Certified Network Computer Technician (CNCT) Careers • Finding Opportunities - the best places to find them
• Writing Unbeatable Resumes and Cover Letters • Acing the Interview
• What to Expect From Recruiters
• How employers hunt for Job-hunters.... and More
This book offers excellent, insightful advice for everyone from entry-level to senior professionals. None of the other such career guides compare with this one. It stands out because it:
• Explains how the people doing the hiring think, so that you can win them over on paper and then in your interview
• Is filled with useful work-sheets
• Explains every step of the job-hunting process - from little-known ways for finding openings to getting ahead on the job
This book covers everything. Whether you are trying to get your first Certified Network Computer Technician (CNCT) Job or move up in the system, you will be glad you got this book.
Contents
Stand Alone Certifications
11
Preparation Tips For The Certified Network Computer
Technician (CNCT) Certification Exam
13
Exam time Hints for managing tenseness
13
Exam Preparation Tips
15
Examination hints
19
Preparing for an Essay Exam
21
Multiple Choice examination tips
23
Test Taking Strategies
24
Memory Tips and Test Taking Strategies
26
More Test Taking Strategies
28
Stress Management Test Anxiety
31
Even More Test Taking Strategies
33
Specific Hints for Answering Multiple alternative Questions 34
Taking Tests
35
Before the Test
35
During the test
36
After the test
36
Exam time Hints for result driven studying
36
FINDING AND APPLYING FOR Certified Network
Computer Technician (CNCT) JOBS AND
EVALUATING OFFERS
40
Where to Learn About Job Openings
40
Job Search Methods
40
Personal contacts.
41
School career planning and placement offices.
41
Employers.
41
Classified ads.
42
Internet resources.
42
Labor unions.
42
State employment service offices.
43
Job matching and referral.
43
Services for special groups.
43
Federal Government.
44
Community agencies.
44
Private employment agencies and career consultants.
44
Internships.
44
Applying for a Certified Network Computer Technician
(CNCT) Job
46
Resumes and application forms.
46
Gathering information.
46
Choosing a format.
47
Resume and KSA (knowledge, skills & abilities) tips:
48
Cover letters.
51
Certified Network Computer Technician (CNCT) Job
Interview Tips
52
Preparation:
52
Personal appearance:
52
The interview:
52
Information to bring to an interview:
53
Evaluating a Certified Network Computer Technician
(CNCT) Job Offer
54
The organization.
54
Should you work for a relatively new organization or one that
is well established?
56
The job
56
Where is the job located?
56
Does the work match your interests and make good use of
your skills?
56
How important is the job to the company or organization? 56
What will the hours be?
57
How long do most people who enter this job stay with the
company?
57
The company should have a training plan for you.
57
Salaries and benefits.
57
WHAT TO EXPECT FROM THE OTHER SIDE OF THE
TABLE…
59
THE INTERVIEW AND SELECTION PROCESS
59
Step 1
61
Technical Competencies Assessment Guide
61
Step 2
62
Determine the Customer Service Focused
62
Competencies of the Job
62
Responsible.
63
Likeable. 63
Believable. 64
Outgoing. 64
Unflappable.
65
CUSTOMER SERVICE FOCUSED BEHAVIORS ASSESSMENT GUIDE
66
Step 3
67
Develop Interview Questions to Assess Both
67
Technical and Customer Service
67
Focused Competencies
67
Step 4
68
Conducting the Interview
68
Step 5
70
Background and Reference Checks
70
Making a Job Offer
70
Confirming Job Offer Letter
71
Informing Unsuccessful Candidates
71
Retention of Interview Materials
71
SAMPLE CUSTOMER SERVICE FOCUSED
INTERVIEW QUESTIONS
72
Responsible
72
Likeable 73
Believable 74
Outgoing 75
Unflappable
76
INTERVIEWING Certified Network Computer
Technician (CNCT)
77
THE INTERVIEW PROCESS
77
Planning
77
Confirming/Scheduling Interview
78
Conducting the Interview
78
Closing
79
Follow Up
79
Interview Questions To Get You Started
80
Supervisor and Manager Competencies
80
Interviewing People With Disabilities
81
Accommodating Persons With Disabilities For An Interview 82
Interview Do’s and Don’ts
83
CHECKING REFERENCES
84
Which References Should I Check?
85
Tips for Checking References
85
The Reference Check Questions To Ask
86
Supervisory and Managerial Competencies:
88
Building Coalitions/Communication:
88
Recruiting Certified Network Computer Technician
(CNCT) - It Takes More Than A Job Announcement 88
Before Submitting the Vacancy
89
When the Vacancy Announcement is Open
90
Once the Certificate of Eligibles is Received
91
After The Selection is Made
92
ASSESSING YOUR RECRUITMENT AND SELECTION
PRACTICES
93
Policies and Procedures
93
Recruitment Strategies
94
Stand Alone Certifications
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Stand Alone Exams Communications
Communication Site Installer R56
Broadband Voice over Internet Protocol B VoIP Certified Satellite Installer CSI
Line Antenna Sweeping LAS
Passive Intermodulation Testing PIM
Personal Communications Service Cellular PCS C Telecommunications TCM
Information Technology
Certified Network Computer Technician CNCT Certified Network Systems Technician CNST Computer Service Technician CST
Wireless Network Technician WNT
Fiber Optics Data Cabling Optics and Photonics Aerospace Fiber Optics Fabricator FAB
Data Cabling Installer Certification DCIC Fiber Optics Installer FOI
Fiber Optics Technician Outside Plant FOT OSP
Fiber Optics Technician FOT The prerequisite for the FOT is the FOI Fiber Optics Designer FOD
Photonics Technician Operator PTO Photonics Technician Specialist PTS
TPO
Renewable Energy
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Commercial Wind Maintainer CWM Coming Soon Photovoltaic Installer PVI
Small Wind Installer SWI
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Certified Alarm Security Technician CAST Electronic Security Networking Technician ESNT Residential Electronics Systems Integrator RESI Audio Video AV Computer Networking CN Closed Circuit TV CCTV Security Surveillance SS Environmental Control EC Master RESIma
Other ETA Stand Alone Certifications
Certified Customer Service Specialist CSS Lifetime certification Certified Service Manager CSM Lifetime certification
Electric Vehicle Technician EVT Gaming Vending Technician GVT
Radio Frequency Identification Technical Specialist RFID
R56 certification expires after 4 years and must be retaken. This test is to be attempted by Motorola technologists engineers contractors and vendors who have completed a Motorola approved Commu-nications Site Installer R56 education track.
