About this episode
Learn how you can work with me one on one to secure a $90K+ cybersecurity role: https://techtualconsulting.tech/video-training------------------------------------------------------------------------------------In this episode of The TechTual Talk, HD interviews Tavis Mitchell, a former coaching client who tripled his salary by leveraging help desk roles as a foundation to move into high-paying IT positions. They discuss Tavis’s journey from teaching to IT, the importance of networking, certifications, optimizing LinkedIn, job hopping, and advancing within tech, emphasizing practical skills and career strategy.------------------------------------------------------------------------------------join the discord here: https://discord.gg/8jryx9CUxwask your pod questions here: techtualquestions@thetechtualtalk.com--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------?? Follow us on social media:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/techtualchatter/TIkTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@techtualchatterTwitter: https://twitter.com/TechtualChatterLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/henri-davis/Follow Tavis:instagram @tavv.___youtube @ByteSizedBalance -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------00:00 Introduction 06:40 Challenges and Insights in IT Roles12:48 Interview Tips and Career Growth19:33 Career Coaching and Success Stories27:03 GRC Work and Technical Skills33:17 New Role in Enterprise IT35:11 The Importance of Legacy Technologies45:29 Identity Access Management Explained51:02 The Power of LinkedIn56:36 Navigating Job Market Challenges01:05:59 Financial Growth and Lifestyle Changes01:09:34 The Value of Education and Networking01:13:49 The Importance of Mentorship01:20:41 Navigating Office Politics01:24:23 Skills for Enterprise IT01:26:54 The Role of Job Hopping in Career Growth01:34:17 The Impact of Sports on Professional LifeFTC Legal Disclaimer - Some links found in the description box of my videos may be affiliate links, meaning I will make a commission on sales you make through my link. This is at no extra cost to you to use my links/codes, it's just one more way to support me and my channel! :) ?? Follow us on social media:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/techtualchatter/TIkTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@techtualchatterTwitter: https://twitter.com/TechtualChatterLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/henri-davis/Follow Cybershortieee @Cybershortieee Instagram @cybershortieee Follow the Pod:https://www.instagram.com/techtualtalk/
