I've been working as an L3 Infrastructure Engineer for over three years and have a solid background in various IT areas like servers, VMWare, Active Directory, M365, Azure, and storage. I do have some basic networking knowledge from previous roles, but I'm not a networking expert. I'm interviewing for a new L3 Infrastructure Engineer position that emphasizes networking skills. I want to know how to effectively prepare for the interview and what topics I should brush up on to appear knowledgeable. Any suggestions on resources or areas to focus on?
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Let’s be real, if you don’t have a good grasp of the material by now, cramming in a week won’t help. Focus on your existing skills and show that you can learn what you currently lack. It's better than trying to bluff through it.
I get that, just trying to make a good impression!
Honestly, networking is a complex field, and trying to fake it might not be the best approach. Consider being upfront about your experience and express your eagerness to learn. If you can't demonstrate your knowledge confidently, it could backfire during the interview.
Taking the CCNA exam might be ambitious given your current skills, but it would help if you could familiarize yourself with the basics. Make sure to explore the specific areas like RADIUS and triple A protocols as they come up frequently in interviews.
Thanks for the pointers! Sounds like a plan.
I recommend checking out Jeremy's IT Lab on YouTube. It's a great resource for CCNA prep, and it covers a lot of foundational networking concepts that could help you out in the interview.
Thanks for the suggestion!
If you already have some experience in networking and IT, that will help you a lot. Just dive deeper into topics you feel shaky on, and getting a solid grasp of CCNA materials could help bridge the gaps. You've got this!
I appreciate the encouragement!
Exactly, trying to spin a yarn could expose you quickly and that's not good for anyone.