Full time student studying for CCNA
chansaelee
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Greetings everyone,
I'm new to the forum and new to IT. I'm currently a full time CS major but something about IT (cisco networking specifically) caught my attention while strolling around campus. After doing some research, it really sparked an interest and I have been studying for the CCNA exam in my spare time (15 units is a little rough right now). Once this semester is over, I have about a month of winter break before the spring semester and plan to study hard for this CCNA exam. Hoping to take it around spring time next year if I feel comfortable enough. Question for the IT gurus and veterans, should I pass my CCNA exam, how difficult would it be for someone new to the industry to pick up an internship while still being a full time student? Possibly a part-time job or weekend job? Oh, I am also located in San Francisco and have researched the local job market a little but every post I stumble upon generally requires some sort of work related experience. I have literally zero IT experience and so I ask, where would one get experience? The only other work experience I have (not IT related) is my seven years of active duty with the air force.
Thanks for any tips and suggestions.
-Chan
I'm new to the forum and new to IT. I'm currently a full time CS major but something about IT (cisco networking specifically) caught my attention while strolling around campus. After doing some research, it really sparked an interest and I have been studying for the CCNA exam in my spare time (15 units is a little rough right now). Once this semester is over, I have about a month of winter break before the spring semester and plan to study hard for this CCNA exam. Hoping to take it around spring time next year if I feel comfortable enough. Question for the IT gurus and veterans, should I pass my CCNA exam, how difficult would it be for someone new to the industry to pick up an internship while still being a full time student? Possibly a part-time job or weekend job? Oh, I am also located in San Francisco and have researched the local job market a little but every post I stumble upon generally requires some sort of work related experience. I have literally zero IT experience and so I ask, where would one get experience? The only other work experience I have (not IT related) is my seven years of active duty with the air force.
Thanks for any tips and suggestions.
-Chan
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koz24
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Hi Chan,
I don't think it will be tough at all, especially in San Francisco. Considering there are full-time NOC positions for CCENTs and CCNAs, I really like your chances of landing an internship with a CCNA. A lot of companies love interns because they are cheap and you don't have to pay them benefits.
Internships typically do not require past experience, and with your military background and a CCNA you should be able to land a gig in SF. Good luck!