Getting a job in IT

Hey everyone,

I am currently getting my AS in Computer Network Technology with a concentration in Network Security. I graduate in about 8 months and I will begin looking for a job.

My question to everyone on here is: Do I need to get my certs (Network+, A+, Sec+, Cloud+, etc) on top of my AS or will the AS be plenty in order to land a job in the field?

I ask this because I’ve had instructors give me different answers. Some say you don’t some say you do and some even say all you need are your certs. I do have an internship I will be completing in my final semester, I was hoping to land a job from that, but I can’t rely on that happening.

I appreciate everyones input!