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brotherdusk · 2 months

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come to the earthshattering idea that perhaps spending every spare moment studying isn't the healthiest use of my time

#spent my train ride doing two really shitty sketches of louis jordan's dracula when I would normally have been taking comptia notes #physically feeling the goop falling off my brain already.#I realised today that everyone in class is intending to take the pearson exam despite doing fuck all study at the moment?#meanwhile I'm killing myself note taking on top of getting up at 5 to commute daily? girl relax lol (<- won't relax)#txt

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isha-singh2022 · 2 years

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shooting-stars-only · 25 days

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Please tell us how to get into IT without a degree! I have an interview for a small tech company this week and I’m going in as admin but as things expand I can bootstrap into a better role and I’d really appreciate knowing what skills are likely to be crucial for making that pivot.

Absolutely!! You'd be in a great position to switch to IT, since as an admin, you'd already have some familiarity with the systems and with the workplace in general. Moving between roles is easier in a smaller workplace, too.

So, this is a semi-brief guide to getting an entry-level position, for someone with zero IT experience. That position is almost always going to be help desk. You've probably heard a lot of shit about help desk, but I've always enjoyed it.

So, here we go! How to get into IT for beginners!

The most important thing on your resume will be

✨~🌟Certifications!!🌟~✨

Studying for certs can teach you a lot, especially if you're entirely new to the field. But they're also really important for getting interviews. Lots of jobs will require a cert or degree, and even if you have 5 years of experience doing exactly what the job description is, without one of those the ATS will shunt your resume into a black hole and neither HR or the IT manager will see it.

First, I recommend getting the CompTIA A+. This will teach you the basics of how the parts of a computer work together - hardware, software, how networking works, how operating systems work, troubleshooting skills, etc. If you don't have a specific area of IT you're interested in, this is REQUIRED. Even if you do, I suggest you get this cert just to get your foot in the door.

I recommend the CompTIA certs in general. They'll give you a good baseline and look good on your resume. I only got the A+ and the Network+, so can't speak for the other exams, but they weren't too tough.

If you're more into development or cybersecurity, check out these roadmaps. You'll still benefit from working help desk while pursuing one of those career paths.

The next most important thing is

🔥🔥Customer service & soft skills🔥🔥

Sorry about that.

I was hired for my first ever IT role on the strength of my interview. I definitely wasn't the only candidate with an A+, but I was the only one who knew how to handle customers (aka end-users). Which is, basically, be polite, make the end-user feel listened to, and don't make them feel stupid. It is ASTOUNDING how many IT people can't do that. I've worked with so many IT people who couldn't hide their scorn or impatience when dealing with non-tech-savvy coworkers.

Please note that you don't need to be a social butterfly or even that socially adept. I'm autistic and learned all my social skills by rote (I literally have flowcharts for social interactions), and I was still exceptional by IT standards.

Third thing, which is more for you than for your resume (although it helps):

🎇Do your own projects🎇

This is both the most and least important thing you can do for your IT career. Least important because this will have the smallest impact on your resume. Most important because this will help you learn (and figure out if IT is actually what you want to do).

The certs and interview might get you a job, but when it comes to doing your job well, hands-on experience is absolutely essential. Here are a few ideas for the complete beginner. Resources linked at the bottom.

Start using the command line. This is called Terminal on Mac and Linux. Use it for things as simple as navigating through file directories, opening apps, testing your connection, that kind of thing. The goal is to get used to using the command line, because you will use it professionally.

Build your own PC. This may sound really intimidating, but I swear it's easy! This is going to be cheaper than buying a prebuilt tower or gaming PC, and you'll learn a ton in the bargain.

Repair old PCs. If you don't want to or can't afford to build your own PC, look for cheap computers on Craiglist, secondhand stores, or elsewhere. I know a lot of universities will sell old technology for cheap. Try to buy a few and make a functioning computer out of parts, or just get one so you can feel comfortable working in the guts of a PC.

Learn Powershell or shell scripting. If you're comfortable with the command line already or just want to jump in the deep end, use scripts to automate tasks on your PC. I found this harder to do for myself than for work, because I mostly use my computer for web browsing. However, there are tons of projects out there for you to try!

Play around with a Raspberry Pi. These are mini-computers ranging from $15-$150+ and are great to experiment with. I've made a media server and a Pi hole (network-wide ad blocking) which were both fun and not too tough. If you're into torrenting, try making a seedbox!

Install Linux on your primary computer. I know, I know - I'm one of those people. But seriously, nothing will teach you more quickly than having to compile drivers through the command line so your Bluetooth headphones will work. Warning: this gets really annoying if you just want your computer to work. Dual-booting is advised.

If this sounds intimidating, that's totally normal. It is intimidating! You're going to have to do a ton of troubleshooting and things will almost never work properly on your first few projects. That is part of the fun!

Resources

Resources I've tried and liked are marked with an asterisk*

Professor Messor's Free A+ Training Course*

PC Building Simulator 2 (video game)

How to build a PC (video)

PC Part Picker (website)*

CompTIA A+ courses on Udemy

50 Basic Windows Commands with Examples*

Mac Terminal Commands Cheat Sheet

Powershell in a Month of Lunches (video series)

Getting Started with Linux (tutorial)* Note: this site is my favorite Linux resource, I highly recommend it.

Getting Started with Raspberry Pi

Raspberry Pi Projects for Beginners

/r/ITCareerQuestions*

Ask A Manager (advice blog on workplace etiquette and more)*

Reddit is helpful for tech questions in general. I have some other resources that involve sailing the seas; feel free to DM me or send an ask I can answer privately.

Tips

DO NOT work at an MSP. That stands for Managed Service Provider, and it's basically an IT department which companies contract to provide tech services. I recommend staying away from them. It's way better to work in an IT department where the end users are your coworkers, not your customers.

DO NOT trust remote entry-level IT jobs. At entry level, part of your job is schlepping around hardware and fixing PCs. A fully-remote position will almost definitely be a call center.

DO write a cover letter. YMMV on this, but every employer I've had has mentioned my cover letter as a reason to hire me.

DO ask your employer to pay for your certs. This applies only to people who either plan to move into IT in the same company, or are already in IT but want more certs.

DO NOT work anywhere without at least one woman in the department. My litmus test is two women, actually, but YMMV. If there is no woman in the department in 2024, and the department is more than 5 people, there is a reason why no women work there.

DO have patience with yourself and keep an open mind! Maybe this is just me, but if I can't do something right the first time, or if I don't love it right away, I get very discouraged. Remember that making mistakes is part of the process, and that IT is a huge field which ranges from UX design to hardware repair. There are tons of directions to go once you've got a little experience!

Disclaimer: this is based on my experience in my area of the US. Things may be different elsewhere, esp. outside of the US.

I hope this is helpful! Let me know if you have more questions!

#answers.txt #feel free to reblog with more advice btw

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annsthetically · 7 months

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🔆4/100 days of productivity

Today was a great day! I got a healthy balance of all of my priorities, and I got to socialize as well! It’s been hard for me to find the time to fit everything in, so I’m grateful I had time today to do a small part of everything I set out to do.

Tasks complete:

-move faster in my job/work 4 hours overtime

-have a lunch date with a new friend

-study for and start solidifying a plan for my compTIA exam

-spend time with my friend who is visiting us

I got to study a little bit more than I did yesterday, which has been a little more difficult with work and my friend visiting. I’m so grateful that my responsibilities outside of my job are very small and few so that I was able to study and watch Star Wars with him!

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sariel-studies-stuff · 4 months

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Currently going insane because I take core 2 for the comptia a+ exam in less than a month and I'm freaking out because I don't feel at all ready. I know I have time but it just doesn't feel like enough.

In other words, I feel like an idiot.

#studyblr #notes #studying #college

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v-study-log · 2 years

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Thursday, October 20th 2022

TEST RESULTS:

Well, I failed my CompTIA A+ exam with a score of 575, but you know what, I tried. I put effort. And I’ll keep on trying and putting effort until it goes right. These next couple months I’ll be gone from here since it’s the busiest for me, but we’ll be retaking this exam next year.

Our journeys don’t have to be perfect. They need to be true and honest. I’ll keep you all update on my retake. Let’s do this!!

#comptia a+#blogging #study blog #study motivation #studyspiration #information technology #study tips #studylog #studying

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vanillacreambunny · 11 months

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Ahhhh this definitely feels like a cold!!! It’s a small one if it is, but I hate drainage and scratchy throats! I also started my period. I feel tired and crappy on top of my usual tired and crappy. My body woke me up at 8:30, and I’ve been laying here doing nothing ever since. I hope I can play some Genshin and Obey Me later. I still need to play through the newest lesson.

My period and getting sick both make my joints hurt even more too. I need to feel better by Friday because I am not missing this concert.

I sold some Pokemon cards so I have some extra money for the concert and the trip. It hurts, but one day I’ll rebuild my collection. Anyway, I made more than I thought, so I’m thinking about putting in my two weeks. I want to focus on my health and getting out of customer service/retail before I explode. And it’s impossible for me to focus on my studies while working even if it is part time. Working takes too much out of me. I beat myself up about it, but I’m trying to tell myself everyone is different, and I shouldn’t hold myself to their standards. I’d have some money to buy things I need, and I saw someone suggest to schedule the CompTIA A+ exam ahead of time so you have an incentive to study, which I think is smart.

Still going to think about it and wait until after the trip, but this is what I’m leaning toward at the moment. Work and now the issues I’m having with the bus are too much for me right now. I don’t want to completely burn myself out for a low paying job; it’s $11 an hour 💀 I want to get the help I need and make a better life for myself. This is tiring.

I also think not having a great support system offline makes everything a lot more difficult. And using up all my energy on people offline makes it hard to socialize even online where it’s easier for me.

I just feel like Barnes and Noble isn’t worth losing my mind over. Leaving makes me feel like a failure, but if I can work on getting better I’d rather do that.

#dear diary

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kundangupta · 1 year

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chteru · 2 years

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shooting-stars-only · 2 years

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I'd love to hear more about your experience building a career in IT without a degree, if you're comfortable sharing. Desperate for inspiration right now!

Hello anon!! Glad to share! I think IT is a great career for people without degrees. This is extremely long, so it's under a readmore.

So, this answer varies a bit depending on what part of IT you're most interested in. I'm gonna tell you what I did, which was start out as a help desk technician. Afaik, this is the most common career path for IT without a degree.

First thing I did was get familiar with computer hardware. I did this by taking computers apart and rebuilding them while I studied online resources. I got the computers from the local university, which offers spare or old electronics for very cheap; there are probably similar programs in your area.

The second thing I did was find out what certifications I needed. Certs are the currency of the IT field; degrees are useful, sure, but IME certs will get you way farther.

The first certification you'll want to get is the CompTIA A+. The tests themselves cost about $350 each, unfortunately, but that is a one-time payment and you don't need to buy official exam prep material. HOWEVER, I also know people who have no certs and are sysadmins, so this isn't required. They typically started out in a tech support call center and work on their own projects on the side — building gaming computers, learning a coding language, that kind of thing. It's a little harder for them to get going than for those with certs, but not impossible at all.

The A+ focuses on entry-level hardware and software. It's a little deceptive as far as the actual job goes, though; for one, it tests you on technology that's a little outdated (my last test in 2019 covered Windows 7 and 8.1), and you have to memorize shit, like what speed of RAM you can use with which type of motherboard, etc. The good thing is that none of this memorized information needs to be retained. We have Google. Just remember it long enough to pass your test and keep the general theory in mind, no need to remember specifics.

For prep advice, Reddit is a good source (check out /r/comptia), and the books and tests recommended there can be found for free in the right places. Also, if you see this in the next 5 hours, Udemy apparently has their courses on sale for $19.99 (as opposed to $109).

So we'll assume you get the certificate. Now you get to apply for jobs. Lucky you!

I live in a semi-rural area, so my job searching experience might be very different from yours. Here are some general tips, though.

Play up your people skills. My first manager told me I was hired because it was easier to teach willing people technical skills than interpersonal skills. And before you worry too much, please consider that the standards here are "willing to help" and "not condescending." The snotty IT guy stereotype is alive and well, and if you can be more polite than that guy, you're in a good place. People can handle weirdness if you're nicer than the other options.

Avoid coding bootcamps. In general, be wary of paid training that doesn't give you industry-standard certificates. There are so many businesses out there who will happily take your money and teach you the bare minimum before throwing you to the wolves.

For all things resume and interview, I highly suggest checking out Ask A Manager's site. I basically learned all my office interpersonal skills from her.

Try to work in a place that gets public funding. Government, nonprofits, schools, etc. YMMV on this, but I find these environments to be much less (openly) sexist, and more willing to take any complaints seriously, if only because it's worse for them if something negative gets out than in the private sector. Downside: the pay is not comparable at all to private sector pay. It depends on your priorities.

Speaking of pay...what is a help desk technician's starting wage, you might ask?

Well, in my HCOL area, a technician job requiring an A+ cert and a high school diploma starts out at about $28/hour. In Phoenix, AZ, the same job starts out at $20/hour. In LA, looks like it's $20-25, same for Boston. As you gain experience, your value shoots up. My previous position was as tier 3 support (the person the help desk techs turn to when they're stuck), and I was making more than most of my college-educated friends. Except the engineers. But having seen what it takes to be an aerospace or chemical engineer, I'm okay with that.

If you are looking beyond the immediate future right now, you can also check out other IT subfields. You'll usually start off in help desk, but you can advance very quickly. I would suggest:

Cyber security

Data analysis or database administration

Networking

GIS (geographic information systems, very cool stuff)

Software dev (check this out if you like flowcharts)

As far as my career path: I worked as a computer technician for a university, then a tier 2 support job for local government. (I then job-hopped and had a mental breakdown. Simultaneously. I do not recommend that part.) Now I'm a database administrator and project manager. I'm very new to this job but so far it's great.

Please feel free to ask me more questions! Most of my friends are in IT and if I don't have an answer, I can find you one.

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knowherenawk · 1 month

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just passed this comptia a+ exam nigga omg, been studying for this joint since november. failed the first part of it early february but retook it today and passed. passed the 2nd part first try 2 weeks agoooo. it's all falling into place. #everythinginitsrightplace

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hira2024 · 2 months

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