are they really worth it?

OldBoy

Im from The UK. IM 23 years old. I went to college 3 years ago and got a BTEC Diploma in IT.
I cant seem to get any interviews in IT based jobs( Anythink in IT from technician to Helpdesk)
My Dream is to have a job in IT

would IT Certificates help me? would they get me interviews? and get a career

networker050184

They won't hurt, but are by no means a guarantee.

j.petrov

It will definitely help. I recently switched careers and could not get any interviews for IT jobs. I then got a few certs under my belt and started getting interviews. So far the CCNA opened the most doors for me. Some employers said they wouldn't have called me without it.

If you focus and get some certs you will get your dream job.

NetworkVeteran

would IT Certificates help me?

Yes, certifications help. They help you learn what to do, get jobs, and get paid more.

would they get me interviews?

That's going to depend on the combination of your education, experience, certification, and resume. While entry-level certifications will certainly bump up one aspect of your portfolio, they do not guarantee interviews.

and get a career

It could be a start.

Devilsbane

Depends. Some places couldn't care less and others aren't going to call you for an interview without them. It doesn't hurt to have them and it certainly doesn't hurt to have the knowledge that is obtained by getting them.

You don't need to make a career out of cert collecting if you don't want them, but I think it would be foolish not to go get at least some. Especially for a 23 year old.

OldBoy

Thanks. If i wanted to take a Network route what Certs would you suggest me to go for? i'm starting comptia a+ just to get the tech side for now ( reading mikes book)

j.petrov

I was in your shoes less than a year ago. I did A+ then followed up with Network+, then right into CCNA.

boobobobobob

Have you ever thought about going back to school and getting your degree?

MAC_Addy

Are you aiming too high? I've seen a lot of people complain about not getting a job when they're only applying for Network admin, system admin jobs which require 3 - 5+ years experience.

OldBoy

j.petrov wrote: »

I was in your shoes less than a year ago. I did A+ then followed up with Network+, then right into CCNA.

How's it going now you've gain them certs?

boobobobobob wrote: »

Have you ever thought about going back to school and getting your degree?

No sadly I can't afford too in time and money.

OldBoy

MAC_Addy wrote: »

Are you aiming too high? I've seen a lot of people complain about not getting a job when they're only applying for Network admin, system admin jobs which require 3 - 5+ years experience.

I'm not aiming to high? Help desk is bottom of the pile job I thought?

discount81

Honestly I wouldn't hire someone without a certification in the field they applied for.

Snow.bros

With no doubt i didn't go to college or any type of institution i am only certified and i am on a learner ship program, so go for it.