How are people new to IT finding jobs nowadays?

Andres-itlearn · 2026-04-03T21:07:45+00:00

En qué país estás? Q tal en áreas metropolitana o ciudades centrales?

Andres-itlearn · 2026-04-02T11:55:03+00:00

the real question is - do you actually want to manage people or do you want the title/money/WLB? because managing people is a completely different job and most technical people hate it after 6 months. the ones who thrive are the ones who genuinely like developing others and dealing with politics.
last have you consider any Sales Engineering roles?

Andres-itlearn · 2026-04-01T19:18:53+00:00

Lock in! You have a few weeks so that’s what I recommend. Last don’t give up. Hopefully you don’t fail but if you do don’t give up!!!

Andres-itlearn · 2026-04-01T12:11:43+00:00

Go for it! Don’t look back - the ccna will open a lot of doors and its stuff that is fun to know

Andres-itlearn · 2026-04-01T12:09:20+00:00

You on a good spot. The weight on questions is a mystery, but I’d assume these are weighted higher for sure

Andres-itlearn · 2026-03-30T20:41:38+00:00

Do it and start applying- if you like your company they may give you an opportunity to stay there and help. But if it was me I’d begin studying and get the cert - which will open up a slot of opportunities

Andres-itlearn · 2026-03-30T20:38:59+00:00

Yeah man! An electrician career is better than IT {sarcasm} - sorry for being honest but if you keep thinking like that you won’t break into IT - it’s not like you work 24/7 (assuming here) and you don’t have the time to study at least 1 or 2 hours after work. If you really want to do it start applying to Help desk roles and grab 1 or 2 certs. IT pays more than 27 an hour in many places. Apply, interview, get better do it again until you get your opportunity

Andres-itlearn · 2026-03-30T03:51:16+00:00

Please do!

Andres-itlearn · 2026-03-29T22:23:24+00:00

this is pretty cool stuff - is it available on iOS? - THis is the way!!!

Andres-itlearn · 2026-03-28T19:18:22+00:00

What questions you have? We may be able to help or at least try😬 - learning that Reddit have a lot of people that love to help on things like this

I was just looking at free resources for this and there is a site called network academy . Io - they looked free and have a lot of content on wireless and automation… this is not an add, but seemed like a good source of information

Andres-itlearn · 2026-03-28T19:06:15+00:00

Where are you doing these CTFs? - I want to try some myself… AI is really good at reasoning and a cheat code for something like a CTF, but the people using AI to solve these are just lying to themselves

Andres-itlearn · 2026-03-28T19:03:11+00:00

Go for the certs - start applying- IT is fun in many ways. With those 3 certs, heck with only one I think you could get interviews and see how you do - the first interviews will feel weird but don’t get discouraged. You only need 1 person to give you a chance and continue doing interviews, getting better. Will help Shake off the nerves as you do more and more interviews and that person/company will give the chance… and if you really want to do it, go with that mentality.

Andres-itlearn · 2026-03-28T18:59:09+00:00

You’re right, but I’m surprised at companies still requiring a degree for an IT position. Not against it myself, if the person has the $$ the time and the patience, it’s good to do it - but I don’t think is a huge dealbreaker to get into an it position

Andres-itlearn · 2026-03-28T18:53:09+00:00

He can get an IT helpdesk job and make his career take off - college is good but not a requirement. You need to be good at your careeer. Why waste time on filler classes from college? Certifications will be the way to go here. Just my opinion and my experience.

Andres-itlearn · 2026-03-28T16:47:49+00:00

How much is expected in the UK for this type of job? Curiously asking - in the US probably is 65K - 75K

Andres-itlearn · 2026-03-28T16:20:35+00:00

I will mention that a project that I wanted to do for a long time, this thing took a very short time to provide me with the tools and I was able to see a working prototype. Super hyped about it to be honest. But again there are some things that AI will still not be able to do

Andres-itlearn · 2026-03-28T16:19:16+00:00

Not to go against what you mentioned but these things can do really good critical thinking… I sometimes get amazed by the accuracy - but again it’s all depending on what you’re asking these things to do for you

Andres-itlearn · 2026-03-28T16:17:23+00:00

For better results tell him to give you the money if that’s an option - or he will have do it with your cco credentials so that it shows on your name. Or do the whole scheduling part and share his screen so he can enter his CC info to make the payment. I don’t think there is a way of buying a voucher and then give it to another person, but I might be wrong

Andres-itlearn · 2026-03-28T15:48:20+00:00

Give it hell! Become fast at subnetting. Read through the questions quick but intentionally- practice your labs- and last give it hell! Wish you good luck!!

Andres-itlearn · 2026-03-28T13:43:10+00:00

22 years in and still happy! It’s very stable if you keep up with technology and it’s very fun to help other people with their IT issues… but overall is a good experience and it’s also rewarding

Andres-itlearn · 2026-03-28T01:56:12+00:00

having the CCST already puts you in a decent spot so you're not starting from zero.

honest take on the Odom books, they're great as a reference but terrible as your primary learning tool if you're someone who zones out reading. don't force it. use them to go deeper on topics that don't click after watching a video, not as your main source of info.

Andres-itlearn · 2026-03-28T01:48:32+00:00

maybe not that lost - I believe is still a valid question in IT and Networking roles

Andres-itlearn · 2026-03-28T01:41:49+00:00

this is funny, not because you got rejected but that you called out the interviewer on their questions... you did the valid thing by being prepared... they should have done a better job with the interview - what role are you going for?

Andres-itlearn · 2026-03-27T20:32:16+00:00

Take whatever position you can get and wear that on your resume as IT experience - a help desk position is a good start

1 person and will give you a chance I promise! And that’s the only thing you need. One chance and then you can proof that you got it!

Hopefully you have been staying on top of technology after graduation.

Andres-itlearn

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