New Graduate

Hello!

I just recently graduated and I am now looking for a job. I am worried because I feel like I haven’t kept the information that I learned while in school and never really had hands on experience while there. I am, however, a quick learner and I feel like I could catch on after I’m hired.

My question is: How much in IT is actually hands on, on the job training and how much do I need to rely on what I learned during school? If I have forgotten different aspects of what I learned; how quickly will it come back to me or does it even matter since OJT and hands on experience is such a large indicator. Is thinking that I have forgotten what I’ve learned all in my head? Is it normal?

Thanks!

Todd