Helpdesk #ITSupport #CareerAdvice #EntryLevelJob #COMPTIAA+ #JobSearchStruggles
Hey fellow tech enthusiasts and job seekers! 🌟
Join me in the chaotic world of IT support job hunting, where seemingly endless requirements are stacked against us. 🤯 Here’s my story – a career switcher with no formal IT background, drowning in a sea of job applications but barely getting a nibble. Does this sound familiar to you too?
🔍 The Struggle is Real:
- Tailoring resumes ✅
- Applying everywhere ✅
- Meeting all criteria ❌
🤔 The Burning Question: How much do we have to sacrifice for an entry-level position that demands the knowledge of 10 different software and skills? Should we keep chasing endless certifications, unpaid internships, and experience that seems out of reach?
💡 Possible Solution:
- Consider reaching out to IT communities for mentorship
- Create a strong online presence (LinkedIn, GitHub) to showcase skills
- Look for IT support roles in startups where experience requirements may be more flexible
Let’s share our experiences and support each other through this IT jungle! 🚀💻 #SupportEachOther #CareerGrowth #KeepPushing #TechCommunity
If I see a help desk position require a CCNA, Kubernetes, Java/Script, C#, or whatever the fuck, that’s a dumb ass recruiter who doesn’t know what they’re doing, or that’s a devops position they’re calling “help desk” for whatever reason. Or they straight up don’t have an IT person at all, and need a catch all.
I recommend reading the sub. The page is flooded with people with certs, degrees, etc all looking for helpdesk jobs with no luck. This is your competition.
Just like you wouldn’t walk into Audi and say “hello yes, I’ve driven a car before, I am going to apply to be a mechanical engineer to design your motors”