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Entry level positions - Where are they?

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by kimcroft

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After coming to my senses and abandoning a Ph.D. program in music history, I decided to follow my other passion, the world of computing, and pursue a career in IT. Of course, I heard all the radio adds promising great results once one achieved MCSEcertification, so I followed that route.

Now that I am certified, it seems here in the Seattle area everyone wants experience 2 to 5 years before you can even be considered.

My question is, with all the growth in the industry, and given there must be plenty of entry level positions to fill the growth, where are they?

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by kcoyle-fleer

Just because you're now certified doesn't mean that you walk in and take over the operation. You need to prove yourself.

Try working as a tech or on a helpdesk. Give it six months or a year, then apply for an entry level Net Admin job. Remember, nearly all companies hire from within first.

I tried this plan of action in the small city that I live in. The job market is tight, but I got the job because I had experience in the field, not because I going for my MCSE.

by kimcroft

I'm fully aware I can't expect to start at the top - I'd just like to find an entry level position - help desk, tech, or whatever. It's true, certification gives you an overall picture of things, but anyone who thinks it makes you an instant expertis out to lunch.

I think LastSurvivor's comments were great - in fact, I'm headed over the GHC web site right now . . . .

by lastsurvivor

Just like the other post says you may have to take a helpdesk or Desktop support position. We currently aren't hiring for NT but there always positions at Group Health Cooperative in IT go to www.ghc.org.

by rnelson

Those other posters offer bad conventional wisdom. I got 1/2 way through my MCSE, kept my day job and applied around. I built computers at home and did programming on a mud (online game). I got an admin and programmer apprentie job. If you are good,they will hire you. Don't get stuck at a stupid helpdesk job. You will come out after a year knowing more than anyone needs you to know about how to talk someone through dial-up networking. TRUST ME!

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