You can always get lucky, but the best way to get good roles in network engineering or any IT role is to start from the bottom with everyone else. That way you learn the basics and gain soft skills to deal with people. Help desk/ NOC technician/ Data analyst jobs will look great on resumes. Study certificates that are specific to what you want to do but dont wait to appy for jobs. The CCNA cert is a great way to go for any networking opportunities.
I always hear people say you dont need certs or certs dont prove anything. This is 1 of the most false statements I can think of. Certs are invaluable for several reasons. 2 of the biggest is they give people a structured learning path. And they give the interviewer a baseline of what they can "expect" you should know in an interview.
@@TechTualChatter sure. but even that does not actually negate those main 2 factors i mentioned. for someone wanting to "learn" the cert is perfect for that. because anyone willing to put in the work can pick up an cert blueprint. grab the materials and study through it. so cheating or no cheating it does not take away from having that blueprint. that structured learning path. and again you having a cert doesnt tell me what you know. it tells me what you SHOULD know. so when i interview you and test that knowledge i know what to expect for you to be able to correctly answer.
Is it possible to get a cloud support job with just a net+ and sec+? Then the company gives you a timeframe to get the AWS cert while working for them?
You need to be doing labs and looking for ways to get experience on your own. The piece of paper is not your ticket for entry. Employers want people who can execute within the first week, not someone who knows theory. Certs are still very important, but you gotta get some practical skills too!
How far can one really go with just doing lab projects at home when there's only so much of real world experience you can replicate in a lab after 3 to 6 months. You can only replicate so much in labs
You can always get lucky, but the best way to get good roles in network engineering or any IT role is to start from the bottom with everyone else. That way you learn the basics and gain soft skills to deal with people. Help desk/ NOC technician/ Data analyst jobs will look great on resumes. Study certificates that are specific to what you want to do but dont wait to appy for jobs. The CCNA cert is a great way to go for any networking opportunities.
ive watched these videos multiple times. I gotta break through. 👊🏽👊🏽
@@arnoldbailey8803 you got this
The lesson to learn here is to keep plugging away and never give up.
Have a vision for yourself and keep the sense of urgency to complete your vision.
I watch all your vids and I can relate. My journey has been just that however Im working on my engineering position now
I always hear people say you dont need certs or certs dont prove anything. This is 1 of the most false statements I can think of.
Certs are invaluable for several reasons. 2 of the biggest is they give people a structured learning path. And they give the interviewer a baseline of what they can "expect" you should know in an interview.
@@damonaniton not if you cheated on the cert
@@TechTualChatter sure. but even that does not actually negate those main 2 factors i mentioned.
for someone wanting to "learn" the cert is perfect for that. because anyone willing to put in the work can pick up an cert blueprint. grab the materials and study through it. so cheating or no cheating it does not take away from having that blueprint. that structured learning path.
and again you having a cert doesnt tell me what you know. it tells me what you SHOULD know. so when i interview you and test that knowledge i know what to expect for you to be able to correctly answer.
@@damonaniton if it’s a practical very i totally agree with you
Awesome!
Is it possible to get a cloud support job with just a net+ and sec+? Then the company gives you a timeframe to get the AWS cert while working for them?
@@moresunsetsplease3578 every company is different
I just got a level one certificate in cyber security. I can’t get any job.
@@AdoreDasia that’s because it’s not about certs
You need to be doing labs and looking for ways to get experience on your own. The piece of paper is not your ticket for entry. Employers want people who can execute within the first week, not someone who knows theory. Certs are still very important, but you gotta get some practical skills too!
How far can one really go with just doing lab projects at home when there's only so much of real world experience you can replicate in a lab after 3 to 6 months.
You can only replicate so much in labs
With the right strategy pretty far
@@TechTualChatter I have a SIEM lab and Vulnerability Management lab set up.
@@Philosophy85945 Is it done right?