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Hey everyone, my name is Joe, I'm 22 and I'm a science (zoology) graduate from south wales, looking to try and find my way into the IT sector.
I did get accepted onto an Advent Training Advanced Network Specialist course, but after browing some forums here on training providers, I decided to decline until I get a better idea of the situation, as it all seemed to happen rather quickly and I had no idea when I spoke to the first person that the adviser who talked me through the various courses available would also evaluate me and immediately enter me into one.
Any advice on how to break into IT, specifically the system engineer/MCSE side of things would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks in advance
Joe

 

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Well if you have no experience you shouldn't do the MCSE. That cert is for people who already have experience as system engineers and have atleast 18 months experience in supporting and managing a large multi user networked environment.

Most people have to start at the bottom in a support role or IT Tech role and progress into systems engineering.

Entry level certs are compTIA A+, compTIA N+ and Microsofts MCDST.

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Yeah, thats what I've gathered having been lurking here for the last few days and reading the very informative posts on tp's, so I won't be doing that any time soon.

The plan for now is to self-study, gonna go for compTIA A+ first, as this seems to be where most people advise starting, and work my way up which I would prefer to to anyways, costs much less and you get real hands on experience.

I'm sure I will be picking all your brains at some point or another!
Joe

 

Joe - welcome to the CF's!

Good choice in turning down Advent. There's not certification you can't obtain through self-study provided you have the determination.

As someone looking to break into the industry I recommend that you start with the following: A+, N+, MCDST. Also start applying for jobs NOW.

Good luck!

Alex

 

Thanks Alex!
Having spent the last 4 years in university (the last 18 years in fulltime education! ) I certainly have the determination and the ability to self study, most of my final year at university was pretty much entirely self-study.
And yes, A+ then N+ then MCDST is the plan for now.
What sort of jobs should I be applying for, IT Tech type things?

 

Support Analyst (Helpdesk), PC Technician, Field Engineer - these roles are considered to be "1st line" positions.

It's a highly competitive market at the moment, but the positions are most definitely out there.

 

Hi Ken, and thanks for the welcome

 

Hello and welcome to the forums!

Qs

 

Sounds like you're on the right path, Joe! Welcome to the forums!

 

Hi & welcome to CF

NB

 

Hi and welcome to the forums.