I've been lurking this thread for months now. I finally decided to take that step and rack up some certs for a career.
My question is, for someone like me thats just starting out that has 0 experience, how do I go about getting that hands-on experience?
Because it's one thing to read and watch some videos and get the answers right on the test. But I would assume you would have to know wtf you're doing when it's right in front of you. I.e installing a motherboard. I'm still very unfamiliar with MacOS, trying to get my hands on a machine but they're just out of the budget for now.
I know as I get deeper into IT I will have to go out and buy different routers and switches and hardware like that, but I would assume all of that will come once i'm considered a "professional"
Should I get a head start and start buying and messing around with different hardware, or should I wait until I score an entry level job where I can lean on the job basically? Would I be successful if I go with the latter, or will I be exposed?
My bad for all the questions, i'm just excited for this career path and the future. This thread has been AWESOME in terms of the solid information being shared. I thank each and every one of you brehs for your unselfishness and courtesy.