Certs to get lvl 1 IT jobs?

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Maybe its too soon to say, but I seem to have realized. For a level 1 IT service desk role certifications are not really required. They probably are good for getting interviews and a person does gain a lot of knowledge. But for the actual role are they really required.

I know it might depend on the kind of role but a person can really pick up on AD, troubleshooting network issues or microsoft office products and remote desktop or assistance on the jobs itself. Do others think the same? I have been in the role for only 2 months thats the reason I was saying, maybe its too soon to say...

 

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As I always say, certification is generally there to prove your ability, not as a way to get your first job. Well done for realising that

 

Doing the training, labs and studying is generally a good thing, actual certification (taking the test) doesn't add that much on top, there are lots of ways to prove competency that many employers prefer to certification :-

1. Interviews
2. Evaluation / Trail Period
3. Pre-Interview Tests
4. References
5. Portfolios / Blog's / Demo's
6. Academic qualifications
etc

So yes its more than possible to train and be competent without certification and most people have been doing this for decades.

 

Certs look good to HR folk who know little about IT.