dude i was watching a lot of your old videos and this was the first "recent" one i've watched...congrats on the weight loss! I'm working on getting healthier myself so it was encouraging to see your progress.
@@andressanteliz5354 Took me 5 years of searching and looking and interviewing and shit which should never have happened to me but luckily I made changes to my CV, landed interviews and this one in particular they offered me the job. I was also confident!
@@andressanteliz5354 I also got initially with no certs . I had a mere cisco it essentials (similar to the a+) and the 1st part of ccna . The department called me due to my customer service skills because they said they would take care of my technical learning.
Experience is king in IT. Keep in mind that some certs are helpful to get you passed the ats system and give you an interview. Some certs require some work experience to understand how a technology works and how it's used in a work environment.
I understand that but how can you get experience without getting a job? I.e I think experience in help desk won't get me a job as a junior cloud developer but I bet my chances will increase with an az900 and maybe a 104
@@BrunO-dy9ro for work experience, you build a home lab, volunteer, freelance. For cloud positions, you need work experience and aws/azure/gcp cert. You may also need ccna or another cert depending where you live.
@@KevtechITSupport I'm in the UK, I finished the 1st part of the ccna with merit grades but most of my classmates dropped out cause it was too intense . In the meanwhile I'm studying the az 900. The company I work for is investing a lot in cloud solutions and giving free gcp training. But as a starter I want to get good foundation with the fundamentals
@@KevtechITSupport they do but apprenticeships , well the good ones are hyper competitive, I went to a teams meeting overview about a SWE apprenticeships and there were 380 people there for 7 positions. Mmmm at this time and since I've already done the cisco it essentials, very similar to the a+ I really don't want to go backwards especially after passing the 1st ccna course out of 3. So I'm doing the az900 as a hobby cause I want to step I'm the cloud possibly and will engage on the ccna and continue my 12 month internship on helpdesk that I just got. I come from a complete different background and only engaged in IT during lockdown really
Ive been working in IT (Help Desk) for 3.5 years but the job and most issues I work on are so basic that I don't feel like I'm learning anything new or growing where I'm currently at. Sadly I never got any certifications so I'm currently working on getting the A+ this month and plan to get the Network+ and Security+ before the year end so I can hopefully land a better IT job
If you already have 3.5 years of experience on the help desk go for a higher level certification. By now you should have identified a few areas of technology you are most interested in (networking, system admin stuff, security things, the cloud) focus on a certification that leans more into an area you would like to start focusing in. You already have the experience you need to help you land better positions. Now focus on the skills that can help take you to the next level. The CompTIA certifications are fine when you're just getting started out and you're trying to validate your skills, but when you already have real world experience those certifications start to lose their value in a sense. If anything definitely go for the Security+ certification, that will always help you out. Good luck to you!
Why are you getting A+ and network plus after 3 years of help desk experience. A+ only guarantee you the job you currently have. So why would you get it. I’ll say go for CCNA or AWS SA. Security+ isn’t bad.
I got my first real job in IT with no certs but I was a copier technician for 4 years before and we interacted with many IT departments so I built relationships with some of our clients and I went with the first one that called me back.
Certs are fine, you might even learn something, but there's no point in doing them for the sake of doing them. But the problem, as a potential early-career candidate isn't you. Its that HR screening process. HR-drones have been taught that its good for the company if applicants possess high-quality college degrees and as many certifications as possible. These things serve as indicators of quality or to be perfectly honest, these serve as insurance against them being blamed for approving a bad-hire. HR-drones are trying to protect the company from a bad-hire, and their method of choice is to focus on (borderline unreasonably) high-quality applicants. Certifications serve a function for penetrating these defenses by serving as a seal of approval.
I have a BS in IT, AWS CP, AWS SAA, Comp TIA trifecta and other certs. I’m currently Active Duty military and can’t pull in the big bucks till I get out. I’d love to share my experience once I transition to the civilian sector. I’m aiming for at least 130-150k. For high paying IT/Cyber jobs, I will stress that EXPERIENCE is a must! Great video 👍
@@cloudagnostic hello, so just moved to USA on dependent Visa. Would like to start my career here, with some certifications in IT. Could you please guide me on what certification / courses i can opt for, for I'm not interested in coding career. Please let me know the options or some advice would be of great help, thank you in advance 🙏
Hello from 7 months since your post. I hope life has been good to you. I had nearly 14 years of DOD IT experience (4 in the Army & 9 as a contractor at STRATCOM) doing desktop hardware & server support when I was laid off in late 2019. I kept into employers that didn't understand a single thing from the DOD & didn't value the experience at all even though I had already been working on the same hardware they needed to be supported. I hope that transition works better for you than it did for me.
@@dwightdhansen Still active duty and I plan on separating next year. While still on active duty Ive been getting offers right in the middle of what I originally asked for. Sadly I can’t accept any 😔. The DOD is heavily focused on cloud and making it accessible for DOD customers. I see a ton of gigs that pay well in the cloud/cyber security field.
I just want to say that I saw clicked on this suggest video after watching TOP LIST OF THE MOST USELESS IT CERTS! I had to click back to verify this was the same channel. Just wanted to let you know you're looking great bro. I know losing weight is a grind and your hard work is visible 💪
Hey Zach! I am planning for career change, from far from IT industry experience, but had experience of customer service in a supermarket for 4 years. Right now, I am studying for CompTIA Net+ along with CCNA. i have no degree. And planning to be certified if pass next year 2023. Now, while watching your videos I think learning Ticketing Software and Azure/active directory Software will give more credit in entry level for IT industry. I'm still figuring which is which. Anyways, Thank you for a new perspective. 😊
I'm just trying to get an entry level job. At age 36 though graduate as Computer Engineering with Masters in Engineering, I spent my 12 year as an assistant professor position teaching in a university. I'll be grateful to get into the tech industry with the AWS Certificates I'm preparing.
Where you live plays a massive part in this too. If you get Azure Fundamentals but live in the SF Bay area you're probably still barely above poverty at 126k.
Yep. I live about 2-3 hours north east of the bay area and that kind of salary would be amazing. Unfortunately, in my area, its almost impossible finding any job that pays that well, let alone an IT job.
@@JJFlores197 I live in the Columbus, Ohio area and $126k would be a phenomenal salary in this area. I barely cracked 6 figures this year and that’s at the engineer level.
Can't stand websites like this. The first website you used that listed the top 10 are complete b/s. The site where mailchip is at the top for example. You aren't getting 131k for getting the AWS Cloud Practitioner. Complete and utter lies. You aren't getting 126k for having the Azure fundamentals. You are 100% right its with 10 years of experience you get that regardless of the cert. Those certs get you in the door at your first job in those positions at like 50-75k if you are lucky.
Very reasonable logic. Very 🤔 interesting, pearson view stats. I get frustrated with fluff articles on certs when your entry level trying to gain skills, especially without a degree. Most of us just want a couple vaild certs to get hired for starters.
All of these articles have something in common besides uploading BS: they just want to generate clicks. They are baits for us who are inexperienced. I wanted to go the CCNA route but it's too boring for me. I'm just going to start from the bottom with the Comptia A+ and find my way to other certs. The field of IT is so broad that it's hard to find your calling. I'm gonna take a good size pay cut from what I currently do but that's okay.
Wow. My first introduction into IT was a CCNA class. I didn't understand NONE of it so I dropped out. I think I need to start at the bottom cause I don't know nothing about computers lol
Worked in a call center for an AV company for 6yrs. Then got into my first IT admin job from there. Love desktop support but its not enough money in Cali.
I just studied for 4 days to pass the comptia Sec+ as my first cert. I just need a list of like 5 more I should consider studying for next so I just collect some more.
Im a graduate of IT but i wasn't really able to use my degree to have an IT related job.. I worked as an office clerk in a small printing business, sometimes i do basic troubleshooting there like if the printer isn't working or some connections.. And also by basic troubleshooting my own computer.. But from a corporate point of view i have no experience bec after there i worked in a call center.. I would like to get a job as IT Service Desk representative, what certifications do you think i need or to learn to pimp my resume.. And is it too late for a 32 years old to get back on track in the IT field? Thanks.. Hopefully you can read this, i really wanted to go to the career i want.
I'm 31 and landed a job in IT! Been working it for 3 weeks now... no certs, no degree, just studied my ass off for months. I put in over 60 applications, had 5 interviews and was offered 2 positions. And btw you DO have experience! Working as a call center gives you one skill IT looks for and is almost mandatory.... CUSTOMER SERVICE. Start studying and put those applications out! Good luck!
@@Stoneface_ exactly, you need a bachelor's degree in computer science or engineers. If not most people will work in help desk or lower level role. Which is okm but if you trying be a software developer please go get your bachelor's degree
Go to college and get your bachelor's degree in computer science. You will beat out so many people and make more money. Go with a two institute first and get your associates in IT or computer science. Then take another 2 yrs and get your bachelor's degree.
To start your cybersecurity career, should you skip the CompTIA A+ and go to network+ and security+? Also I was wondering is it better to get certified CompTIA or Cisco since they have ccna and other cybersecurity certifications.
Your best bet, get your foot in the door and work your way up. Start at help desk. It is extremely hard to get hired to work cyber security with no experience in the field. In fact, my company doesn't even consider applicants who don't have atleast 5-10 years of experience in IT, regardless of certs and degrees...
@@jonnykryptonyte2553 How would one get the foot in the door with help desk? I have always been passionate about computers and IT work but due to circumstances I don’t have a degree or any actual work experience. I do have a high school degree. I am trying to change my life for the better by getting into a field I have always loved which is IT.
A+ is helpful if no IT related knowledge and starting from completely zero. A+ otherwise is not hard. Net + very helpful and sec+ is needed to start in cybersec (security analysis). Always good to get some experience as well (helpdesk) while doing certs and labs etc.
@@Hero_Of_Time94 Sorry for the late response. You don't need a degree or even certs to get into a entry level position. Do they help? Absolutely, but it is very possible to land an entry level position without any of those. This was my experience and a co-worker of mine as well. We both started with no degree, no certs, no experience. BUT what you have to have is some knowledge. It comes down to you and how much homework your willing to do. Look into the company's that are hiring in your area and see what requirements they are asking for. Are they looking for someone with knowledge in Active Directory? Don't know it. Learn it! 365 / Azure knowledge? Don't know it. Learn it! The list goes on. Good resources I learned from is this channel, Kevtech IT and Cobuman. Best of luck.
Haha I remember back in 2020 looking this up and seeing that a holder of CompTIA A+ get paid a 6-figure salary. I'm A+ certified and I am definitely not making 6-figures🤣
Im currently switching careers-is it possible to get an entry level helpdesk remote job starting outThe reason im asking is because i would potentially try to get 2 of these jobs at once tgo compensate for the salary i would be losing
I like your videos very much. I have watched many of your videos. I have been doing computer maintenance work in China for five years. I know computer software, hardware, network, system and other skills, but my English is not good. Can I find a job in the United States?
Please can you advice a beginners in IT trying to transitioning to start with AWS certification or cybersecurity? Thank you while I wait for your response 🙏🏾
I'm currently doing intermittent fasting and introduced keto a month ago. Intermittent fasting makes you lose weight nicely but joining that with keto I'm flying through weight rn
@@abrahamsteinberg8374 that's what's up. As long as you get your safe calories and don't go too low too quick you will lose weight over time. Time is key and consistency. It's such a cringy sentence but it's soo true
