Okay. So I'm tired of working two shytty jobs and not even getting real opportunities at anything decent that's full time. How do I break into IT? Is there a definite "how to get started" post in this thread? Starting from the beginning. I'm more than smart enough to learn, I feel. I've just got to put in the time.
1. Study for and pass the 2 A+ certification exams
Book to read: CompTIA A+ Certification All-in-One Exam Guide, by Michael Meyers The edition of the book you use will depend upon whether you take the exam before June 30 (?). After which, a new version of the exam will come out. Also go to CompTIA's site and read up on the exams.
Study resource: Search YouTube for: Professor Messer A+
2. Try to get a help desk job.
3. Do what you did for step 1, but for the CompTIA Network+ exam (some people in this thread say this step is optional; I never did it)
3b. Do you have a help desk job yet? Look at job listings in your area. Are they asking for Windows knowledge or Mac?
4. Depending on your answer to 3b -- Study for and take either: MCSA: Windows 10 exam or OSX Support Essentials exam or both
4b. Do you have a help desk job yet?? Because you should've have been applying for one since you got your A+ cert.
5. With the certs and\or experience under your belt, you can pick an IT career path to focus on.
If you've any questions just ask.
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