CCNA, CCNA: Security, Security+, A+, 1 year from graduation..no experience

This year I realized I wanted to get into the IT field..so I passed some certs.

With CCNA, CCNA: S, Security+, A+, and 1 year from my BS in IT security and NO experience (worst part)..should I still expect to start in a helpdesk position?

My overall goal is to get into the security side (pentesting, network defense)......I know I cant go directly into the security field without experience..but your advice and knowledge would be great.

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YuckTheFankees wrote: »

Last week I did email 4-5 companies in my area but I did not get a single email back. I was mostly emailing computer repair shops which thinking about it now, probably wasnt the best idea. What type of companies should I volunteer for?

As far as having too many certs and no experience..Im just following the WGU course work, so I cant stop taking certs but once I graduate with my BS. Wont my degree just had to being overqualified?

Depends what job you apply for. Generally the degree opens more doors for you. Its possible in your area that your not getting many doors open for you because you are up against people with degrees /exp, or certs/exp or a combo of all three.

Send out resumes to any IT firm / company in a 35 mile radius of your living area. Sign up for monster and any other job site you can find.