will Network+ help get me an Job
hi all I'm currently seeking a job in IT, and have been grinding on certifications i have A+ and I'm working on Network+ i took the exam about a week ago and failed with a score of 700 i plan to retake it in a few weeks, my question is if i pass the exam will that be enough to get an job as a help desk/desktop support technician, i'v been working retail for about 8 years and i don't have enough money to go to college yet. i also volunteer at a place that refurbish and recycle PC's and parts for about 2 months now. i haven't really applied for anything because most of the qualifications requires either a college degree or about 2 years of experience or a combination of both. what else could i do to get my foot in the door what would any of you suggest i get, i do plan to get more certifications until i can get into college, after the net+ i plan to pursue the security+ certification. any help or suggestion is much appreciated
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Here is my advice to you -
***Look for staffing agencies. If those people like you they will work with you and find you a job where you can get entry level experience
***If you are working on your Associated degree or Bachelors, add those to your resume. Employer are always looking for someone who is working on their education.
“The measure of an individual can be difficult to discern by actions alone.” – Thane Krios
I don't think MTA counts. It has to be a MCSA, MCSE, or MCSD.
MTA counts according to the Microsoft website... I have a MTA and I am a MCP
“The measure of an individual can be difficult to discern by actions alone.” – Thane Krios
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Correction. The Microsoft website claims that the MTA is NOT a MCP granting cert.... but everyone I know including myself that took MTA certs automatically got the MCP cert as well....
“The measure of an individual can be difficult to discern by actions alone.” – Thane Krios
It is is all in how you market yourself. While there should be many jobs in Chicago you could run into the experience factor. There are many people in the IT Field that have years of experience and do not have any certifications. This is the one field where experience could very well trump education. I think you need to focus on entry level positions....such as help desk and tier 1 support positions. This will get you in the door and once there your certifications could carry some good weight.