Which path to take?

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Hi guys, I am looking at getting a career in IT and need to know where to start.

I am currently working in a warehouse and want out.......NOW and I really need to get started ASAP.

My exeperience with computers is good but have no experience within a work place except with Micrsoft office.

I am pretty handy with html/css and build websites for local businesses, I also have experience with building computers and replacing components and know my way around windows right through to 7.

Now because I have no work placement experience I am guessing entry level certs would be the place to start, something to get me into an entry level IT role and then work on further certs as I go along.

What sort of entry level jobs would I be looking at and which certs would correspond with getting me through the door?

I have looked around and nothing seems to make sense at the moment so your help would be greatly appricated.

Also I will be going the self study route so if you could recommend some books with the corresponding certs that would be great.

Thanks in advance,
Mike

 

You need to determine a direction as ken said look into typical IT careers, they include positions like :-

Business Analyst
Data Analyst
Database Administrator
eCommerce Manager
Field Engineer
Hardware Engineer
Helpdesk Manager
Helpdesk Support
Infrastructure Architect
IT Director
IT Manager
Network Administrator
Network Support Analyst
Penetration Tester
Programme Manager
Project Manager
Service Delivery Manager
Software Developer
Support Analyst
Technical Presales
Technical Trainer
Technical Writer
Test Analyst
Test Manager
Web Designer
Web Developer

There are a lot of resources about for careers advice from the BCS, NextStep, University Careers, Google, etc.

Broadly speaking the jobs generally fit into these categories :-

Development
Service Provision
Management
Ancillary Skills

 

Hi, thanks for your replies so far guys.

Looking deeper into my career path I think a good place to start would be 1st line support, just to get my feet into the world of IT and gain that experience all employers are looking for.

What certs would you recommend I gained to jazz up my CV enough to get employers to take notice?

Thanks again in advance.