Getting back into IT after a few years out

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Hi guys I have a friend who has spend a couple of years out of IT in terms of working for a company
and is looking to get back into IT I have advised him to getting applying for jobs and eventually he should land one as he has previous 1st line experience, is currently providing support to users in an internet cafe, and is also currently self studying a couple of certs such as a+ n+ does he have a good chance? is there anything else he should be doing to increase his chances? thanks in advance guys.

 

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He has a chance, whether it's good or bad will depend on where he's looking for work (as in location) and whether people are hiring.

I can't say he has a great chance if he lives in the Outer Hebrides but he would obviously have a better chance if he lived close to a major city.

The fact he has previous experience will help as will certs like the A+ and N+ but don't go beyond those exams at this stage (further exams are to prove experience not gain experience).

 

Hi simon! thanks for your response he lives in london so I take it he will have a better chance?

 

Absolutely, just as long as he realises this will be starting at something like Service Desk as Level 1 / 2 depending on his skill set.

 

His aim is 1st line support stay within 1st for a while whilst he increases his knowledge, and eventually progress to 2nd line

 

Good man, that's a good idea

 

thnaks for your advice simon! others please feel free to comment would love to read your opinions