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by pezpil1

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I recently obtained my A+ cert and am persuing my Net+ and am planning to continue furthur. I have
been working in the copier printer hardware field for 10 years with some light experience in
printer configuration. What are the current prospects for someone like me trying to break into the field? Is the field as dry as I have been hearing?

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by clearsmashdrop

Getting that 1st IT job is always hard. No matter what the job climate is. But, with a such a downturn, I think it will be tougher.

Try looking at small companies, they usually pay poorly but are willing to take people with no experience. My first IT job was in a private company owned by the CEO. Of course I had an inside recommendation but thats how it usually is.

Do you know anybody that works in an IT dept to help place you?

by road-dog

You weren't specific about your A+ cert came from, but your community college may offer the entry level networking courses you're planning on taking. An added bonus is that many of those classes take place in close proximity to people learning IT who are already with companies. Shmooze your ass off. Your entry level position could come from one of these contacts.

by Member 20095505

Hey Pezpil1,
I once had the same worries as you do. I got my A+ cert straight out of Tech school. I figured that I was going to make the big bucks and land a job in no time! Well, life is a little funny in a way. I moved to a new city right after recieving my certification and graduating from a tech school. Needless to say, it took me 3months and alot of hustling and smooth talking (in some cases cockiness)to just get a job with a company that has an IT dept. I was actually into working with electronics for about 4 months after that, but I never gave up! I did a little research on who I need to talk to, and I would approach him/her personally. They were very impressed with my assertiveness and hired me into the IT dept! What I am basically trying to say is, whatever you do, dont question your self-worth. Instead, be persistant and confident with what you know and willing to learn, and let them know it! That my friend will set you apart from others no matter what the job market is like. Stay focused and best of luck to you.

Adrian

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