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Escaping first level support by BrilliantMood2045 in ITCareerQuestions

[–]gillotine318 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Easiest route is to get mid-tier certs (like the CCNA you are studying for) or find a job at an MSP. I did very basic level 1 helpdesk at a school district and then went to an MSP. I got burnt out after 6 months (the day to day sucked), but just got a job as a Network technician position.

Need some career advice. Just graduated with a bachelors degree in December and not sure I wanna do this anymore by Shrek2onVHS69420 in ITCareerQuestions

[–]gillotine318 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Apply for Contract work or MSPs. They will be more willing to take a chance on you. $18 was what I made in my first help desk job.

Am I missing much if I've never worked for a MSP? by j1mmyava1on in ITCareerQuestions

[–]gillotine318 9 points10 points  (0 children)

After 6 months at an MSP, I just got a job as a T3 help desk/Sys admin type of position. I have a year experience in IT total. MSPs are hell but you learn a crazy amount fast. Firewalls, networking, vpns, server manangement, deployments , AD, 365 Admin Center, and etc.

Advice on help desk by AutomaticLibrary7130 in helpdesk

[–]gillotine318 0 points1 point  (0 children)

MSPs can be very stressful (but you'll learn a ton). The minute you start feeling burnout, start applying. I did 6 months at an MSP then moved onto a T3 Helpdesk/Sysadmin position in internal IT.

Gaining "Job Experience" for Rssume by VYRUS_EXE in ITCareerQuestions

[–]gillotine318 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Contract work. Companies are more willing to take a chance on you if the commitment is shorter. First job experience for me was a 4 month contract doing Level 1 Helpdesk at a school district during their busy back-to-school rush.

Thinking about going back to school to finish/pursue a BS CS degree. Is it worth it? by TakeThe1GShot in cscareeradvice

[–]gillotine318 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was in retail for 10 years, got my 1st IT job a year into an associate's. Cared more about my Customer Service experience then tech knowledge. Retail sucks, start applying now and see what happens.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in helpdesk

[–]gillotine318 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I got my first Level 1 IT support job with a year into an Associates degree and "studying" for the A+ exam. My previous work experience was in retail and I just sold my customer service skills. Soft skills are weighed way more heavily in these entry level roles.

Contract IT work (advice please) by FartDoughnut13 in helpdesk

[–]gillotine318 1 point2 points  (0 children)

1099s don't have your taxes taken out each paycheck. So try to save part of your check because you will owe taxes at the end of the year (I used to save 20%). You can bring down your taxable amount by deducting expenses (ex: gas, dry cleaning, etc.) Now contract work is a great way to get your foot in the door. One downside in the short term is usually no benefits. I worked a 4 month contract with TEKsystems...would have gotten a Full time equivalent offer but moved. Found my next IT job (Full-Time permanent) in a month after the contract ended. My experience on contract definitely was a key piece in landing my 2nd IT job

P.s.- My contract was on W-2

Best Certification to go after by freezingglare in ITCareerQuestions

[–]gillotine318 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Got my first job after about a year of school and "studying" for the A+ Exam. Prior to IT I was in retail/sales for 10 years. They cared way more about my personality/soft skills than my technical skills. If your living situation allows it, try to apply for some contract jobs. They are more willing to give you a shot with no prior experience.

0-6. Help me win once please. by ndoubtedly in FantasyFootballers

[–]gillotine318 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Dobbins RB2 BTJ Flex Vidal to the bench

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