Passed 701 and 702.

Wolv241

Hey guys, I just joined the site and find that it would have been amazingly helpful to be here before I took the tests. I have passed both exams and now am shooting to take the network+ as soon as I finish the Exam Prep book. I'm currently unemployed and have decided to start looking for a help desk/desktop support job. My question is, how much difference would having the network+ certification be on my resume and how much will it affect my chances of landing a job? Also, am I looking in the right direction as far as position goes after passing the A+'s? Lots of sites I have found suggest an A+ is hardly entry level and won't land me a job. I'm almost finished with my A.S. degree also, have worked doing side-job computer repairs but not a "real" computer-related job. I starting to get desperate to be employed though. Any input would help....Thanks and I apologize for dragging on.

-Wolv

bigmantenor

First of all, congrats on the pass! Big accomplishment, getting that first cert knocked out. When is your projected graduation date? I only ask because the degree should make it a bit easier to find a job. I like that you're studying for the Network+ right away; some people on here will tell you that the Network+ is a waste of time, but I honestly did notice that I was getting more callbacks once that was on my resume. After Network+, the typical progression is to either go for Security+ or go ahead and split off and do a Cisco (CCENT) or Microsoft (typically 70-680) exam. I personally went with CCENT after Network+, which helped me get my new job.

Certs aside, you should look at any type of entry-level work you can find; it's all good experience. Even some contract gigs would be good. Look at the job requirements for a typical helpdesk position in your area, and try to mold your skillset to appeal to those employers. Chin up; the hardest part is landing the first job.

whatthehell

Congratz!

Unless you have some networking experience, you will definitely need to study for the Network +.
I think bigmantenor's advice is pretty good, and would follow down that route. May be good to try both the CCENT and the Windows 7 exam, to see which one you like more and follow that path!

poszeone

say if i go to a temp agency with just a a+ looking for work , would you not beleve that you could get a job somewhere ? yes, it would be temp. but that way you would be out in the field getting a work out.

Wolv241

Thanks for the replies. I've taken 2 networking classes and I'm reading the prep book, so i'm hoping I can pass the network+. I've signed up for a CCNA course at my college along with a Telecom course, I think I might end up heading the networking route career-wise. I hadn't heard of a CCENT before, everyone always mentions the CCNA. Thanks for letting me know about it, I'm reading further into taking it.

Dakinggamer87

Congrats on pass!!

MrRyte

CONGRATZ Wolv241!!!!

dehgrah

Congrats on the pass!

galed

Congrats!

maddem

Congrats on the pass, best of luck with your studies.

asoft

Congrats!!

Net+ is a natural choice for continuation of your certification path, and wish you all success.

bigmantenor

Wolv241 wrote: »

Thanks for the replies. I've taken 2 networking classes and I'm reading the prep book, so i'm hoping I can pass the network+. I've signed up for a CCNA course at my college along with a Telecom course, I think I might end up heading the networking route career-wise. I hadn't heard of a CCENT before, everyone always mentions the CCNA. Thanks for letting me know about it, I'm reading further into taking it.

Doing the 2 test route (ICND1/ICND2) to get your CCNA would be what most would suggest with no Cisco experience. CCENT is a nice intro into Cisco, while the ICND2 is a harder test. Good luck!