Cant find a job..

Styo

im taking my A+ this week...but every job i look for it says i need 2+ years expierence? well how can i start off when i cant even find a job (western mass) to get any expierience? any advice? thanks..

BroadcastStorm

Styo wrote: »

im taking my A+ this week...but every job i look for it says i need 2+ years expierence? well how can i start off when i cant even find a job (western mass) to get any expierience? any advice? thanks..

Fake it till you make it!!!

undomiel

Ignore the experience "requirements" and apply anyways. Once someone cuts you a break and grants you an interview then show them how you can be profitable. If you're good they'll be ignorant to pass you on up.

skrpune

undomiel wrote: »

Ignore the experience "requirements" and apply anyways. Once someone cuts you a break and grants you an interview then show them how you can be profitable. If you're good they'll be ignorant to pass you on up.

+1

Also, write yourself a good cover letter that tells the companies you're sending your resume off to why you would be a good hire. Cover letters are a great place to fill in gaps & give more info that doesn't traditionally fit into a resume.

Slowhand

I agree with the others, try applying even if you don't have exactly the experience these employers are looking for. As long as you feel confident you have the skills, (and the ability to learn the ones you don't already have,) go for it. Personally, I've had no less than three positions as mid-level sysadmin/systems engineer in the last few years and all of them were listed as requiring a Bachelor's degree. This coming spring, I'll be receiving my first college degree: an Associate's of Science in Computer Information Systems.

phantasm

undomiel wrote: »

Ignore the experience "requirements" and apply anyways. Once someone cuts you a break and grants you an interview then show them how you can be profitable. If you're good they'll be ignorant to pass you on up.

Right here. Not to discourage you but it took me almost 5 years until someone gave me a shot. My first IT job was as an IT Analyst doing everything from helpdesk to systems administration. After 8 months I was layed off. Now, on my second IT job and I'm a Network Tech for an ISP.

All I had before the first job was an A.S. degree, now I have me A.S. and a CCENT.

Keep your head up and don't quit.

murdatapes

Styo wrote: »

im taking my A+ this week...but every job i look for it says i need 2+ years expierence? well how can i start off when i cant even find a job (western mass) to get any expierience? any advice? thanks..

That's I how I felt when I got my A+. I got tired of seeing how much experience somebody needed and just applied. It paid off.

snokerpoker

I would also suggest looking into doing internship or a contract with a company like Syntechs. They do warranty repairs on desktop,laptops and printers. I can assure you that it won't pay well and doing hardware break/fix type of work is not what you want to do in the long run but...... if you have no experience this can be an option because you can work on the assignments whenever you have time and can put something on your resume indicating you have experience servicing tickets, and working on desktops, laptops and printers. I did this for about a year and I think it helped me out at least have some type of hands on experience on my resume. I hope this helps and hang in there! just keep studying and getting certified something positive will come out of it in the end.

drainey

And don't forget about volunteer work. Volunteer at a local church, non-profit, etc. And do some on the side work for family, friends, local neighbors, etc.

My first break came because the employer recognized the fact that I ate, slept and breathed IT, so he felt I was a better choice (even though I didn't meet minimum reqs.) than the other candiates, that were just looking for a job.