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View submission: Some steps for getting into IT
I myself was a high school dropout who always had an above interest in computers since I was a child. I got my GED at age 16 and when I turned 18 I applied for Community College for their Associates degree program. In 2018 I received my degree and struggled to find a job but I was persistent, every failed interview was a learning experience. I was able to land a temporary 5 months technician gig at a very low wage in mid 2019. That job landed me my first full-time job as a Help Desk Technician for a Law Firm. I have been working in IT at Help Desk for 3 years now, next week I start a new job as a Jr Systems Administrator. This is the time to learn new skills, the technology world is changing more than ever and outdated Sys Admins who refuse to learn new technologies will be replaced.
Comment by [deleted] at 13/04/2022 at 15:55 UTC
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Did you have to get Net+ or CCNA or anything, to be able to land your Jr SysAdmin job? Or just your experience from Help Desk?
Comment by [deleted] at 23/05/2022 at 19:23 UTC
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A lot of colleagues have specialized in Azure. What do you think?
Comment by Technical-Natural641 at 17/07/2024 at 22:07 UTC
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What degree did you push for exactly? I was wanting to apply to community colleges and maybe some tech institues near me but I have no clue what to go for. There is Networking & Info Systems, CIS, Information Tech & Networking. Im unsure what to choose. I've always been big into Computers, PC Gaming, the latest Tech, all that stuff and know a decent amount to guide someone through issues.
Comment by Diligent-Ad84 at 19/01/2023 at 15:44 UTC
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Step 1. Don't.
Comment by Economy_Jello4893 at 30/01/2023 at 18:53 UTC
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OMG im so happy for you! I wish I had such luck. Unfortunately I do not. I as well have an associates degree, (MIS to be exact) and am struggling looking for the knowledge required to fit in the helpdesk role. Got any tips on what I need to know specifically? it would be a great help! Im sorry if i come off as a noob and or annoying, but im committed to joining the field of IT.!