Career Advice
Lucmane
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Hello Everyone,
I graduated last summer with a degree in Computer Network Security, been applying for entry-level/Junior IT jobs and working in retail at the same. I don't have much experience working in IT which I feel is a factor in getting that first IT job however I recently undertook work experience for two weeks working as an IT helpdesk assistant intern in hope of boosting my chances. I haven't been successful in finding a job yet, as such I am hoping to complete an IT certification, either the CCNA (covered quite a bit of Cisco material at uni) or MCSA cert, not sure which to choose from. Will this boost my chances of getting my first job in IT and is there any other certification that is more appropriate for me to pursue?
I am open to hear any career advice.
Appreciate any responses.
I graduated last summer with a degree in Computer Network Security, been applying for entry-level/Junior IT jobs and working in retail at the same. I don't have much experience working in IT which I feel is a factor in getting that first IT job however I recently undertook work experience for two weeks working as an IT helpdesk assistant intern in hope of boosting my chances. I haven't been successful in finding a job yet, as such I am hoping to complete an IT certification, either the CCNA (covered quite a bit of Cisco material at uni) or MCSA cert, not sure which to choose from. Will this boost my chances of getting my first job in IT and is there any other certification that is more appropriate for me to pursue?
I am open to hear any career advice.
Appreciate any responses.
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Cerebro 2.0
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The London job market is still booming as I still receive lots of job adverts. Apply, apply and apply...start building that experience up. I started working in IT at a School with a split High school and primary. Then gradually to other government and private sector jobs. Experience is king, it builds up your communication skills and confidence. Job adverts want everything and anything, the list is like a shopping list. CCENT, ITIL Foundation and MS exam is a good all round package to start with.ITIL SO [In progress]
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Can't tell you much about London, but FWIW in my neck of the woods (US) security is really the end-all-be-all of IT jobs. I typically don't like hiring new guys fresh out of school since infosec usually requires the employee to already be very well versed in all things IT unless you're working at a very large company where you can do just one specific thing that doesn't require a lot of broad technical knowledge. That's a big sentence I just wrote there..
Sounds like you might have to start like many others - at the bottom and work your way up. Don't forget social networking can be a big help - join a lot of local groups that have meetings or get togethers and start making lots of friends.