How to get a job in Computing/ICT
Hello,
I hope you are well. I graduated nearly a year and a half ago now and with over 500+ applications. Spamming applications of jobs I’ve struggled to find a job within Computing/ICT. Does anyone know where I would be able to start and where to find any? I want to work in IT Support please.
I hope you are well. I graduated nearly a year and a half ago now and with over 500+ applications. Spamming applications of jobs I’ve struggled to find a job within Computing/ICT. Does anyone know where I would be able to start and where to find any? I want to work in IT Support please.
Reply 1
Original post by User_name001
Hello,
I hope you are well. I graduated nearly a year and a half ago now and with over 500+ applications. Spamming applications of jobs I’ve struggled to find a job within Computing/ICT. Does anyone know where I would be able to start and where to find any? I want to work in IT Support please.
I hope you are well. I graduated nearly a year and a half ago now and with over 500+ applications. Spamming applications of jobs I’ve struggled to find a job within Computing/ICT. Does anyone know where I would be able to start and where to find any? I want to work in IT Support please.
I don't work in IT, but I have done a bit of research on this. Whilst I wouldn't say the information is redundant, I would say it's better if you get a second opinion from people who work in IT support. If you want the information, let me know.
Reply 2
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Original post by MindMax2000
I don't work in IT, but I have done a bit of research on this. Whilst I wouldn't say the information is redundant, I would say it's better if you get a second opinion from people who work in IT support. If you want the information, let me know.
Yes please
Reply 3
Original post by User_name001
Yes please
From what I know about the sector, they care more about what you know, your experience, and what your skills are as opposed to what qualifications you have. You can have a PhD in computer science and it probably won't mean a thing to employers in the sector.
I don't know what qualifications you have, but if you are like the average uni graduate, you don't have professional qualifications relevant and specific for the role. The qualifications that are most suited to the role are usually (one is more than enough):
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CompTIA A+ (usually has less clout in the UK for some reason)
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Google IT Support Professional Certificate
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IBM IT Support Professional Certificate
Most of the above should be relative short (can be completed within a few months for example) and should be affordable.
See the following for example:
https://www.comptia.org/blog/best-it-support-certifications
https://www.beyondtrust.com/blog/entry/5-must-have-certifications-for-support-professionals
https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/career-development/it-support-and-help-desk-certifications
https://www.tealhq.com/certifications/technical-support-engineer
https://zight.com/blog/the-top-9-help-desk-certifications/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u9PIXma07Og
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GBkg1IsWqcQ
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GpYtEWntmec
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xNJZ6_5lAi0
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DmNX2buY1uk
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ijMzZaRh-CA
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R5MbQq-W1PQ
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PYDG8qqxALo
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ltBBSVO0Rg4
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YtBugvKx5dQ
Should you want to go into computer networking specifically, I recommend doing a CCNA since Cisco technology is the most common out there (the roles are also known to be highly paid as well).
If you want to go into a specific role in IT, then please specify and I would amend my recommendations for specific professional IT certificates as appropriate.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YtBugvKx5dQ
In terms of getting the role, you are probably going to find one the easiest through networking with people and employers. The roles aren't really advertised that often, and where they do they tend to ask for years of experience or knowledge in a bunch of computer systems and software that aren't common.
If you can secure an apprenticeship, so much the better. However, this isn't always possible so you would have to be more creative.
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