Advertisement
Help Keep Boards Alive. Support us by going ad free today. See here: https://subscriptions.boards.ie/.
https://www.boards.ie/group/1878-subscribers-forum

Private Group for paid up members of Boards.ie. Join the club.
Hi all, please see this major site announcement: https://www.boards.ie/discussion/2058427594/boards-ie-2026

Trying to start a career in IT

  • 15-06-2013 09:05PM
    #1
    itste1988
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 2 ✭


    As title states im trying to get a career in the it sector but im having no luck.

    At the moment i have Comptia A+,Network + and MCSA in Windows 7 but no one is getting back to me ive applied everywhere mostly helpdesk as i know its where you need to start off..

    Any advice on what to do (Cert wise etc) would be great and much appreciated

    thanks in advance


«13

Comments

  • #2
    Dr_Brian_Cocks
    Site Banned Posts: 280 ✭✭Dr_Brian_Cocks


    Start at the beginning is what I would suggest!


  • #3
    itste1988
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 2 ✭itste1988


    Dr_Brian_Cocks wrote: »
    Start at the beginning is what I would suggest!
    thats what im trying to do!! if you haven't got any productive advice don't comment on this post


  • #4
    Dr_Brian_Cocks
    Site Banned Posts: 280 ✭✭Dr_Brian_Cocks


    itste1988 wrote: »
    thats what im trying to do!! if you haven't got any productive advice don't comment on this post

    Make me..


  • #5
    ArmaniJeanss
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,331 ✭✭✭✭ArmaniJeanss


    What does 'I.T' stand for?


  • #6
    The Backwards Man
    Closed Accounts Posts: 18,299 ✭✭✭✭The Backwards Man


    Better off posting here OP

    We're all half mad here.


  • Advertisement
  • #7
    Dr_Brian_Cocks
    Site Banned Posts: 280 ✭✭Dr_Brian_Cocks


    ArmaniJeanss wrote: »
    What does 'I.T' stand for?

    Interterrestrial


  • #8
    mr_edge_to_you
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,605 ✭✭✭mr_edge_to_you


    "have you tried restarting your machine?"

    "we need to update your Java"

    there's 2 lines to get ya started.


  • #9
    ringadingding
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,010 ✭✭✭ringadingding


    Have you tried turning it off and back on again ?


  • #10
    Micky Dolenz
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 44,079 ✭✭✭✭Micky Dolenz


    I used to be with IT, then they changed what IT was.


  • #11
    Peregrine
    Moderators, Education Moderators Posts: 26,424 Mod ✭✭✭✭Peregrine


    itste1988 wrote: »
    thats what im trying to do!! if you haven't got any productive advice don't comment on this post

    You've come to the totally wrong forum for productive advice

    Can someone point to the right forum without taking the piss? :pac: I can't find anything for this


  • Advertisement
  • #12
    Fr_Dougal
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,167 ✭✭✭Fr_Dougal


    itste1988 wrote: »
    As title states im trying to get a career in the it sector but im having no luck.

    At the moment i have Comptia A+,Network + and MCSA in Windows 7 but no one is getting back to me ive applied everywhere mostly helpdesk as i know its where you need to start off..

    Any advice on what to do (Cert wise etc) would be great and much appreciated

    thanks in advance

    You'll need more than Simple Compatia A+, Network + and MCSA...sure they're teaching that in transition year these days.


  • #13
    Amirani
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 12,623 Mod ✭✭✭✭Amirani


    Fr_Dougal wrote: »
    You'll need more than Simple Compatia A+, Network + and MCSA...sure they're teaching that in transition year these days.

    I did it in primary school myself.


  • #14
    The Backwards Man
    Closed Accounts Posts: 18,299 ✭✭✭✭The Backwards Man


    The Backwards Man wrote: »
    Better off posting here OP

    We're all half mad here.
    Nimrod 7 wrote: »
    You've come to the totally forum for productive advice

    Can someone point to the right forum without taking the piss? :pac: I can't find anything for this
    I knew I was backwards, didn't know I was invisible too.:pac:


  • #15
    kneemos
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 22,612 ✭✭✭✭kneemos


    Fr_Dougal wrote: »
    You'll need more than Simple Compatia A+, Network + and MCSA...sure they're teaching that in transition year these days.

    Possibly why he's posting in AH.


  • #16
    Peregrine
    Moderators, Education Moderators Posts: 26,424 Mod ✭✭✭✭Peregrine


    The Backwards Man wrote: »
    I knew I was backwards, didn't know I was invisible too.:pac:

    Oops, sorry Backwards Man, it wasn't there when I started typing :pac:


  • #17
    Mrs Garth Brooks
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,865 ✭✭✭Mrs Garth Brooks


    I've always had an interest in computers. Im unemployed and saw a fas course as an IT support specialist. But I dont know what it involves.

    Does anyone know what an IT support specialist do all day?


  • #18
    El Gato
    Closed Accounts Posts: 221 ✭✭El Gato


    I would suggest that you select a specific discipline and get certified in that.

    It may appear that there are many jobs out there but there are equally many more qualified candidates.

    Having a certificate in commercial computing and a level 8 BSc I found it extremely difficult to get a role. Helpdesk etc are a good way to enter the industry.

    If you're not getting replys I would advise followup emails/calls to the companies (research hr managers names and email/call them directly).

    I will post a more specific post when I get home


  • #19
    dr strangelove
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 816 ✭✭✭dr strangelove


    ArmaniJeanss wrote: »
    What does 'I.T' stand for?

    D'uh, "Internet Things"


  • #20
    Micky Dolenz
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 44,079 ✭✭✭✭Micky Dolenz


    El Gato wrote: »
    I would suggest that you select a specific discipline and get certified in that.

    It may appear that there are many jobs out there but there are equally many more qualified candidates.

    Having a certificate in commercial computing and a level 8 BSc I found it extremely difficult to get a role. Helpdesk etc are a good way to enter the industry.

    If you're not getting replys I would advise followup emails/calls to the companies (research hr managers names and email/call them directly).

    I will post a more specific post when I get home


    Don't bother. the op isn't really interesting in IT stuff.


  • #21
    Encrypted Pigeon
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,773 ✭✭✭✭Encrypted Pigeon


    HardLuckWoman wrote: »
    I've always had an interest in computers. Im unemployed and saw a fas course as an IT support specialist. But I dont know what it involves.

    Does anyone know what an IT support specialist do all day?

    This pretty much


  • Advertisement
  • #22
    PizzamanIRL
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,147 ✭✭✭PizzamanIRL


    You're asking a forum for advice that changed a dole thread discussion into a jam/marmalade discussion within a matter of minutes.

    Good luck!


  • #23
    starlit
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,349 ✭✭✭✭starlit


    Its very difficult to break into an I.T career for a grad or at entry level at the mo without experience, certs as well as a degree/3rd level degree.

    Start at the beginning like helpdesk, IT sales or technical or customer service support or call centre or telecommunications. Software development/programming or something like software or hardware. Loads of areas to branch into if you have an idea what field of IT career you want.

    Its a matter of getting foot in the door and hopefully jobs follow on but things dont always go to plan. You can plan but not be prepared anything is possible but you have to really want it and you be sucessful.

    Knowing what you want and achieve is half the battle and sure of your career path is important. If you stuck not knowing where your career is headed look at other options until you decide but you wont know until you try.


  • #24
    Czarcasm
    Closed Accounts Posts: 10,076 ✭✭✭✭Czarcasm


    HardLuckWoman wrote: »
    I've always had an interest in computers. Im unemployed and saw a fas course as an IT support specialist. But I dont know what it involves.

    Does anyone know what an IT support specialist do all day?


    As little as possible! :p

    Ah no, seriously, an IT Support Specialist could honestly cover a multitude of areas, a bit like the way I'm a self-employed IT Consultant - covers a multitude, because one day I could be advising a customer (I hate the word "clients", sounds so head up my own àrse!) on the latest technology available in mobile phones and the different network tariffs, the next day I could be up to my tits in wires and networking cables trying to sort out a companys servers, day after that I could be stuck in the àrsehole of nowhere trying to remove a stubborn virus from a customers laptop or retrieve their documents from a botched hard drive.

    Or, more likely you could be placed in a company providing IT Support which would mean keeping their computer systems and network ticking over so they don't have to call guys like me that will charge them an arm and a leg to fix the problem and get them back up and running! :D

    If you PM me a link to the course I'm sure I could tell you more about what it involves.


  • #25
    starlit
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,349 ✭✭✭✭starlit


    The work and jobs or IT cert forum be best place to ask advice on this op.


  • #26
    Czarcasm
    Closed Accounts Posts: 10,076 ✭✭✭✭Czarcasm


    doovdela wrote: »
    The work and jobs or IT cert forum be best place to ask advice on this op.


    The OP was banned, thread moved on without them.


  • #27
    starlit
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,349 ✭✭✭✭starlit


    Czarcasm wrote: »
    The OP was banned, thread moved on without them.

    Oh right didnt realise.


  • #28
    CarlDunne1979
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 90 ✭✭CarlDunne1979


    Just don't offer anyone bacon, and you'll be AOK.


  • #29
    DJjazzyjeff
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 61 ✭✭DJjazzyjeff


    The MCSA in Windows 7 isn't worth the paper its written on.

    If you want to go down the networking path then MCSA in Windows Server(active directory,DNS set up etc) and then get the MCSP in Windows Server. CCNA(Setting up switches and routers) is essential as well and then get your CCNP after a year or two. Maybe get a Linux Comptia + exam and maybe a vmware exam.

    If you want to go down the programming path then MCSD in Web development, MCSA in SQL Server(SQL SERVER JOBS are BOOMING) are essential and even MCSA windows server is essential as well. If you are using Java then obviously Java certs. Obviously then get the professional exams after a while instead of the MCSA

    If you want to work with Oracle then get as many certs as you gone. I have the MCSA in SQL server and Windows Server and I just finished third year.


  • #30
    starlit
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,349 ✭✭✭✭starlit


    At the moment technical support roles require more than just specialised skills but mixture of other I.T stuff as well as some roles require foreign languages.


  • Advertisement
  • #31
    El Gato
    Closed Accounts Posts: 221 ✭✭El Gato


    Was going to reply further but seeing as op was banned, no point imo.

    Back to the few Sat nite BULMERS! :p


Advertisement
Advertisement