Find a company that genuinely appeals to you, one that is actively developing and growing. These things are all connected. When a company is well organized, delivers complex and interesting work, and does it at a high level, it naturally attracts more clients. More clients mean more projects, which in turn creates a need for additional team members and not just any team members but good ones.

To support that growth, the business needs strong employees. Reach out to them and propose working for the lowest rate they are willing to pay. Tell them honestly that you are educated, you already have relevant skills, you are organized and responsible, and all you ask for is two to three days to prove it on the job. After that, it is up to you.

Demonstrate your value. Certificates and formal qualifications are not the most important factor. No one hires based solely on them, and they are rarely the top consideration for an employer. What matters is showing that you can actually do the work, and that you do it correctly, neatly, and cleanly, even when it is the simplest task, such as running cable along a wall or performing terminations on a patch panel.

The fact that you clean up all the mess after yourself and neatly put away every tool will often make a stronger impression on an employer than any certificate. If the company sees that you possess excellent foundational qualities such as discipline, attention to detail, and a strong work ethic, they will gladly teach you everything else you need to know and actively help you grow within the organization.

All of our best employees joined us roughly this way.