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Should I enter IT and if so what’s the best way?
LockedI have a bachelors degree in Labor & Industrial Relations, which I have never used and have become a jack of all trades and master of none, since graduating from college in 1987. I’ve considered a career in IT several times, but cannot seem to determine if it is a career for me or how to go about getting into it. I’ve read many of the posts on here related to this. Most recently I read that getting an A+ cert and MCP cert would help get my foot in the door for an entry level position, but experience is the most important thing to get, so the other certifications can be done later when you determine the path that you want to take. I’ve also read that getting the MCSE should be a priority. My only experience is with my own computer systems. I have built two of them and gained some wireless networking experience connecting a laptop to my main computer, but that’s about it. I’ve begun studying for the A+ exams, but I’m not sure this is the path that I want to take. I really enjoy helping people and being part of a team. I’m also very mechanically inclined and do not need to be working with people all of the time, but need to be able to bounce my ideas off others from time to time and feel like a valued member of the team. I guess this may be a lot to ask for in any career, but can anyone tell me if it sounds like I might enjoy working in IT/networking/network security/etc?