Apply for ordinary office job but help with IT? Foot in the door?

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I apply for ordinary office jobs but emphasise my IT skills in any interviews, suggesting that I could 'help out' with the IT. Would I get my foot in the door in the IT industry?

 

I think you might be better off trying to get a proper job in IT, if you have the desire and skills. Let's say that you are able to find an office job that "helps out" with IT. How does that really help you find a real IT job later? You'd have a hard time explaining to a future employer that you have actual IT experience. At best, you'd probably be preparing yourself for an easier entry into entry level IT. That being said, if you can get a foot in the door at a company you like and that company itself has openings, then maybe it's not a bad way to get in. But, I think you'd be better off applying for proper IT jobs.

 

Don't emphasise the IT skills as it could put off a potential employer, after all they want someone to administrate and not be treating it as a stepping stone.

If you do end up in an office job and have access to a little IT support/help work, then do put it down on your CV. That's what I did and it helped me get a more IT- based position further down the line. You're not going to learn lots but it may help a little.

 

It may help, but the trick will be to really emphasize how an 'ordinary' office job was able to get you experience with in the IT field.

Without tipping off any alarms in an interview for a offic job, I'd advise getting more IT education under your belt during employment to help show where your interests are.

 

Hi

If you need the office job for financial reasons, focus on getting that first. Don't put the employer off. Once you are in and settled, then maybe get to know the IT people, and offer your assistance. Also ask them for advice - show your keen, but your not after their jobs. I took a temp. admin job as an admin assistance, and after a while, got moved to IT, so it can happen.

If you can afford to not take it, I.e. you have a job currently, or this would be a second income for your household that you don't need, I'd concentrate on your studies and looking for an entry level IT job.

Best of luck

Maria

 

Personally, I would advise that you look for a job in 1st line support i.e. call logging or helpdesk. Why waste time doing anything else?