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| NEW_comer 2000-11-17, 2:35 am |
| i have completed my A+ certifications but having difficulties to find a job. so what i suppose to do for that. I'm really upset not getting any response.
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90% of people will not get a job on A+.
Certification is to enhance your technical skills, is not a entry job position.
Also, A+ is just to general, everybody have it now.
Only local company will hire it. A+ is not demanding on job, it is only look good on resume.
You can try other certs, but experience always need it.
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| Its the age old problem.... you need experience to get a job... but how can you get experience if no-one will give you one?
Kasor is right in that Certs improve your marketability but you still need to have the underlying experience to be able to get a position. In my experience there is work out there and sometimes it comes down to who you know or luck. (Good contacts is something that I believe to be one of the most important things to have on your side)
You need to keep on training and try to build up your knowledge and then look for a helpdesk type position....!
Good Luck with the search... and keep studying..!
Later
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THOR
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| stevey 2000-11-23, 6:34 pm |
| I have been looking for work in the IT industry,
keeping an eye on things.Most companies require experiance.So,how does one get it?I am A+ and,Network+ certified.I am now looking at MCP.I enjoy it but,also know knowone will hire me.I am more than paper.Everything I do is researched beyond requirements.I search for answers until the puzzle fits together.I use several study items,books.I would like to get into the IT industry.I will keep building credentials until I find an open door.Any suggestions would be appreciated.Also mentions of the paper MCSE,Seems affending when mentioned with lack of experiance.Some of us can't get experiance.We can only study and prove what we have learned.I also thought that becoming certified would seperate me from some guy who knows about computers.I do have PC experiance. | |
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Originally posted by stevey:
...I also thought that becoming certified would seperate me from some guy who knows about computers...
This is supposed to be like that but too many people get certs without experiences. Also, one requirement for the certs is that you should have at least 6 month to 1 year working experiences.
Anyway, try to look for a helpdesk or tech support positions.
Gook luck.
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Gareth Leung
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| If you are looking for ways to get experience, just be a little bit creative about it.
You could volunteer to work on the computers in the computer departments of local schools. There are so many kids touching the systems that they go down all the time, and certified individuals are needed to repair the machines.
The same goes for libraries and data cafes, people are needed to fix those machines - they do go down from time to time.
I'm sure people are going to laugh about the previous two ideas, and tell me that I am out of my tree. But seriously, if you think about it, many, many different hands touch those machines everyday, and you would run into almost every problem immaginable. And since you'd be volunteering for those positions, anytime you went on a real job interview, the prospective employer would see that you were serious enough about getting experience that you were willing to get it any way possible.
Another idea would be to go to local flea markets and yard sales and buy some old machines, and fix them. They'll be dirt cheap, so who cares if you screw up. Don't pay a fortune for these machines, because you are only buying them, to tear around inside them.
Another idea is to pick up some older computers, and set up a home network. This is actually pretty easy, because some Colleges and University's actually throw their computers in the garbage when they get new ones, and would be more than happy if someone offered to take them off their hands.
During your interview, make sure you mention the volunteer computer repair (if you opt to go that route). And if you set up a home network, make sure you spend some time talking about it, and the problems you've had to overcome with it. And make sure you mention that computers are in your blood, and that computer repair or networking is not just your career choice - it's also your hobby.
Another option is to take a low level job on a help desk. Around here they'll hire you on the spot with an A+ certification. It's not anybody's dream job, but I'm not saying you should stay there forever. Just 6 months to a year on a help desk, will give you the experience you need to help you find a better job.
I hope this helps,
Paisleyskye
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| stevey 2000-11-24, 10:41 am |
| Thanks,for your input.I have some experience
building,repairing,upgrading computers.
Maybe someone will let me volunteer for network tech support.My problem,I am employed full time,single parent.My current career has no potential for growth or technology.I want to make A better living.
I thought this would be the way to go.
I have to agree with some of the other post's about industry shortages for IT professionals.All the jobs I have seen require college for CS and they also want MCP,or MCSE with experiance.I don't think to many people like that would be looking for work.
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| I agree with Paisleyskye in that you have to be creative. Depending on your location, look into openings within public school systems. Also look at private schools, local government, and public & private colleges. Most of those places are always looking for help.
Another thing to look at is to think about getting a Associate's or Bachelor's degree (at least an Associate) to help give you a more competive edge in the IT market. Don't depend/rely on certifications alone.
Good Luck:-) | |
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| Also, don't forget about Temp Agencies. If they tell you you need experience - beg!
This is good advice, but unfortunately I cannot take credit for it.
My next article will explain whose idea that was.
Paisleyskye
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| The Temp Agency thing is a good idea. Temp agencies are rarely loyal to the temps, so sell yourself to the agency and then get paid while you work on and learn about computers/networks.
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