Best way to find a job once A+ n+ is gained?

MagicMule · **06-08-2006, 02:42 PM**

Sorry if my questions seem a bit naive its just im not too sure how the industry works, I mean I would be quite surprised if my local job center had any vacancies for jobs where the prerequisite was to have a A+ and N+ .
What im asking really is where should I be looking once these certs have been gained?

thx

Treebeard · **06-08-2006, 03:00 PM**

Well I dont know where you are based so that may influence things. When I started looking for my first job in IT I only had a degree in comp science. I just applied to various jobs as I was not sure what I wanted to do. I ended up on a servicedesk, from what I have seen this seems to be an easish way into IT as it does not require too many IT skills at first, plus u do get to learn a lot when you work there. The only downside to this is the pay and potential progression from the role.

KeithNN · **06-08-2006, 05:23 PM**

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Originally Posted by MagicMule

...I mean I would be quite surprised if my local job center had any vacancies for jobs where the prerequisite was to have a A+ and N+ ...

That mean you're in the UK? Usually you'll be looking for an entry level job (Helpdesk or Technician) and there probably won't be much in the way of pre-requisites. The Network+ and A+ will be advantageous in this case to show you've got some experience/knowledge in the field. If you ARE in the UK then I suggest you also bone up on what CompTIA is all about and be ready to explain that - I very nearly didn't get my last job because the interviewers weren't in the field and thought CompTIA was one of the tinpot companies... the tide soon shifted once I threw in words like "conglomerate" and "Microsoft are members"!!

Check out the job ads for ICT Technicians at schools - they invariably don't ask for much in the way of certification/experience. My first job was that way and I nailed it on the strength of just holding the A+ and studying towards the Network+ (and I ended up running the network as the "proper" Network Manager had no competent knowledge and held only qualifications in CLAIT, IBT 3 and a City and Guilds in electronics!)

As stated elsewhere it's always the experience that's the main thing - try to get as much as possible any which way you can. Volunteer to look after a charities/small schools network and/or machines. Do as many repairs for friends, family and colleagues that you can possibly fit in. And most of all add it to your CV.

Tinus1959 · **06-10-2006, 11:31 AM**

The IP-address points to a provider in the UK, so I think you guys can answer his question better than I can.

MagicMule · **06-10-2006, 01:03 PM**

Thanks guys you all give me some great ideas for starting points which is exactly what I wanted

I am from thew U.K. Manchester :P
I'll find out more about CompTIA too.
Thank you all again you have all been very helpfull

KeithNN · **06-10-2006, 05:22 PM**

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Originally Posted by MagicMule

Thanks guys you all give me some great ideas for starting points which is exactly what I wanted

Also have a look at this article for more ideas.

06-08-2006, 02:42 PM	#1
MagicMule MS-DOS 1.0 Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 6 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Best way to find a job once A+ n+ is gained? Sorry if my questions seem a bit naive its just im not too sure how the industry works, I mean I would be quite surprised if my local job center had any vacancies for jobs where the prerequisite was to have a A+ and N+ . What im asking really is where should I be looking once these certs have been gained? thx

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Treebeard Windows XP Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Fangorn Posts: 583 Thanks: 55 Thanked 43 Times in 33 Posts	Re: Best way to find a job once A+ n+ is gained? Well I dont know where you are based so that may influence things. When I started looking for my first job in IT I only had a degree in comp science. I just applied to various jobs as I was not sure what I wanted to do. I ended up on a servicedesk, from what I have seen this seems to be an easish way into IT as it does not require too many IT skills at first, plus u do get to learn a lot when you work there. The only downside to this is the pay and potential progression from the role.

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06-10-2006, 01:03 PM	#5
MagicMule MS-DOS 1.0 Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 6 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Best way to find a job once A+ n+ is gained? Thanks guys you all give me some great ideas for starting points which is exactly what I wanted I am from thew U.K. Manchester :P I'll find out more about CompTIA too. Thank you all again you have all been very helpfull

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