Thanks in advance for any helpful replies to my question. I’m trying to make a career change to working in IT, potentially as a systems administrator, and I would appreciate any feedback in terms of advice on how to do this and if my plan is “do-able”. My plan in short is to get enough certifications until someone will hire me.
I’ve been learning to work with servers on a virtual lab I set up and I passed the CompTIA A+ and Microsoft Technology Associate – Server Fundamentals certifications. I should be able to get the MCSA certification in the next few months.
Is it likely to get a systems administrator job with certifications alone and self-training? In terms of certifications, would it be more likely with MCSA in Windows Server 2012, CompTIA A+, and MTA than just CompTIA A+ and MTA? I’m still relatively young though I have a Master’s Degree in Molecular Genetics, and not much IT job experience. I tried to get help-desk jobs but I am guessing I’m over-qualified as they don’t respond. Thanks.