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Zero To Engineer: A Story of the American Dream — How to Land Your Dream I.T. Job without a College Degree, Obtain Financial Freedom, and Work on the Latest Technologies
In Zero To Engineer, Terry Kim unveils his transformative journey going from high school drop out to engineer, to Tech CEO, and the template he's built for anyone to break into IT. This isn't just a memoir—it's a roadmap. Co-founder of the esteemed NGT Academy alongside Jacob Hess, Terry Kim offers a rare blend of personal narrative and actionable insights. For anyone seeking to navigate the IT and cybersecurity realm, from beginners to those pivoting in their careers, this book is your compass. Embark on a journey that simplifies the tech world's complexities, offering insider knowledge and tips to fast track your tech career.
This book includes a link to bonuses from NGT Academy
- A FREE career counseling session
- Access to NGT Academy's Facebook mastermind group
- Entry to NGT Academy's CompTIA Network+ Certification Course
This book includes a link to bonuses from NGT Academy
- A FREE career counseling session
- Access to NGT Academy's Facebook mastermind group
- Entry to NGT Academy's CompTIA Network+ Certification Course
125 pages, Kindle Edition
Published September 26, 2023
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October 3, 2023
Zero to Engineer a story of the American dream by Terry Kim
The personal stories shared in the beginning of this book are very touching and inspiring.
Terry's concept of being on "the other side of the table" is certainly one concept that is going to stick with me for quite a while. I think all of us should continue to strive to get to the other side of the table. We need to be able to negotiate better, leveraging experience we have amassed. Some other great lines from the book:
"save yourself time and concentrate your energy on certifications. When you have six, nine or even twelve certifications to your name your resume will be sizzling"
"that means you are the best solution to all of these issues"
I wish I had a book like this in my hands five or ten years ago. I'm one of the folks that remained in help desk level support for far too long. I applied to nearly every job opening but often it would be with the exact same company where I was employed as help desk technician. As a result, there did not seem to be as much flexibility when it came time to consider shifting me into a better role. I recall hearing the words "you're doing great where you're at.", "we need you just where you are." That should have been my cue to be more aggressive with looking elsewhere for better employment.
I also enjoyed the artwork in Terry's book. This book can really serve as a blueprint towards better employment not only do you have the concepts within its pages but you also have NGT Academy as a resource.
Thank you Terry Kim excellent work.
The personal stories shared in the beginning of this book are very touching and inspiring.
Terry's concept of being on "the other side of the table" is certainly one concept that is going to stick with me for quite a while. I think all of us should continue to strive to get to the other side of the table. We need to be able to negotiate better, leveraging experience we have amassed. Some other great lines from the book:
"save yourself time and concentrate your energy on certifications. When you have six, nine or even twelve certifications to your name your resume will be sizzling"
"that means you are the best solution to all of these issues"
I wish I had a book like this in my hands five or ten years ago. I'm one of the folks that remained in help desk level support for far too long. I applied to nearly every job opening but often it would be with the exact same company where I was employed as help desk technician. As a result, there did not seem to be as much flexibility when it came time to consider shifting me into a better role. I recall hearing the words "you're doing great where you're at.", "we need you just where you are." That should have been my cue to be more aggressive with looking elsewhere for better employment.
I also enjoyed the artwork in Terry's book. This book can really serve as a blueprint towards better employment not only do you have the concepts within its pages but you also have NGT Academy as a resource.
Thank you Terry Kim excellent work.
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