You don't need a computer science degree to be a well-paid computer networking engineer
If you majored in something that helped you think and grow, but for which there are not obvious employment opportunities that interest you, Networking for English Majors was written just for you.
  • If you studied linguistics and don't want to teach or translate.
  • If you studied political science and don't want to work in politics.
  • If you studied psychology and don't want to work as a therapist or in market research.
  • If you studied any social sciences or liberal art and don't want to be pidgeon-holed by the assumptions people make about you.
You chose to use college as a time to develop your mind. You know how to read and think. The truth is that you can do many technical jobs better than the bulk of college graduates who merely studied to do those jobs.

Networking for English Majors teaches you how to get started on a technical career, but it's not just the nuts and bolts. It's theory, history and practical information which will help you get any job.

You can do it because of who you are, not in spite of who you are.

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Resources including text from the book for copying and pasting, an IP Calculator, the retention quiz, FAQ and more.

If you've read the book or are currently reading it, you should look at the following other books.

Sweaty Palms — The Neglected Art of Being Interviewed, by H. Anthony Melody.

The most valuable book you will ever read, with respect to the jobs you'll be able to get and the salaries you'll achieve. It's not a new book, but it's a great one. I was told to buy a copy many years ago — luckily, I did as I was told. Through the years, I have purchased several more copies to give as gifts. Sweaty Palms helps you feel comfortable in an interview, understand what's happening and control the process. If you've already bought (or are planning to buy) Networking for English Majors for someone just graduating college, this is another small present which will make a huge positive impact on the rest of his or her life.

TCP/IP Illustrated, Volume 1: The Protocols, by W. Richard Stevens.

This is the best book on TCP/IP — the nitty gritty of how it works. It's a little pricey. When you're serious, have a job, and are getting a tidy paycheck, reward yourself with this book and slowly read it. It's well-written and demystifies the more arcane networking problems you'll encounter in the wild. Don't worry that this is just volume one: This book stands on its own.

CCNA: Cisco Certified Network Associate Study Guide: Exam 640-802, by Todd Lammle.

Once you know the fundamentals of Internet networking, the CCNA certification becomes something you should think about pursuing. It is one of the only well-respected junior certifications and it's well within your grasp. You do not need to be working in the networking industry to get the certification and you don't need to take a class. Just study the book, work with a simulator and then take the test. The book lists for $49.99, but Amazon generally has good deals on it.
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