Did the Google IT Certificate Help Me Get a Job? | Did I Get A Job? 2020

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[@asura2037]

My advice. Use the certificate and apply to a tech school. I just applied for my BS in Cloud Computing. It transfers in as 12 credits, and if you have it, they won't need your transcripts. The IT certification just basically gives you knowledge and an introduction into the tech world. Use it to advance in the tech industry.

[@vivekjoshi3769]

Where are you located ? I mean Which area did you apply for BS in Cloud Computing ?

[@oumaouma3672]

so the uni wiuld reduce your yares of study?

[@im_anubiz]

Facts! WGU accepts the certificate as well and they're a regionally accredited online university.

[@tangiechapman6219]

What school did you go to?

[@xiniahidalgo4033]

Nothing worse is gonna happen, education never hurts, keep going dont give us. All the certificates that you can add to your resume worth ok. You are very smart and determinant you will reach your goals.

[@Verenci]

Should I do this and college or will this be enough

[@Moodboard39]

@@Verenci why don't you research the company in your area before u jump into it .

[@aes7870]

Yes, that's it.

[@oscargabrielcovers746]

Thanks man. Like you said, there’s no much information or people’s experience about the course. Now I’m confident to take the course and see what happens next. Hope you succeed. Keep the great work

[@justinrespers]

How is it going ?

[@donnnnn92]

Did you do it ? What’s the outcome ?

[@Dangski_tv]

Certificate is only like a pass port to take you to an interview, actual question and answer is a must..

[@richardmike7552]

Hey Ben! Keep up the good work. I just started the Google Data Analytics Certificate as a supplement to my business career. Also, I’m in the DC Metro area too!

[@keyo7161]

Hey, I'm planning on doing Google Data Analytics course myself, how was the course? Did it help you get more interview calls?

[@victorc824]

How’d it go?

[@Gametimebullys]

I'm from DC to

[@franciscoenufgarciaart7633]

Thank you so much for making this channel, Im completely new to the IT world but Im learning more about it and the programs available.

[@BrennanVest]

Damn thumbnail! Lol 😂 awesome vid! I’m in the course now. Transitioning from active duty navy to IT.

[@BenTruong]

Thank you for your service brotha! And best of luck with your IT journey

[@BrennanVest]

Ben Truong thanks man! And hope the best for you as well.

[@JOSHUAHEROO]

Did the finish the course? How was it? I'll be starting early next month.

[@pedroreyes2304]

@@BrennanVest how's your course? what did you do after you finish

[@MarkCensky]

Way to go after your new passion Brennan and not just waiting for new opportunity to knock on your door! It generally won't...

[@Paracordguy]

Genius is the Geek Squad of Apple. Sucks that nobody is biting, keep going for other certs and keep looking.

[@Moodboard39]

Lol they suck

[@MeMe-ht2hd]

*** REAL TALK NOT TO OFFEND *** Dude, I am African American trust me you need to update your resume. Whenever you can't get a job speaking to minorities it's 1) Your name 2) YOur resume getting past the tracking system 3) You lack networking with people who work for the company 4)People who had a better resume and more experience than you. I am about to do the program and I went back to school to get my associates than go for a bachelor's to get into Computers. I wish more blacks would go for Tech, Science, Health, or International Businesses more because we usually go for Social Worker/Teacher/Business and other B.S> for degrees. One thing I admire about Asians is you know you are in a white world so you guys usually give your kids first name a European name and last names your heritage. My group African- Americans haven't got this concept to go for names that appeal to the dominant class that controls the nation. Even African names are more appealing than some, not all Africa American names we get too unique and it draws easy what you are on appreciation which could lead to secret discrimination for work. African-Americans, my group please use White names like Asians we need jobs too.

[@marcusmay5461]

I agree. I switched my name from Marcellus to Marcus on my resume, and the calls flooded in. People were shocked that i was black when i showed up to the interview. -Im a former recruiter.

[@monican.campbell7822]

Ben, you are in! Thank you and so helpful your honest videos... love the great attitude and vibes

[@wadey89]

I'm from the DC area too. I agree the job market here is insane!

[@DouglasPendletonintherealms]

hopeprojectonline try it you will land a job.

[@317ivory]

I hate the USA. The businesses want people with top degrees yet they pay those same people low salaries.

[@jorgemiguel2641]

"Low salaries"... you haven't travelled much, have you? Nowhere else in the world pays more.

[@SpudEater]

@DMARS Make around $60k right now and have a good work life balance and never feel stressed about money. It's all about where you decide to live

[@yeettheeat2020]

USA IS THE BEST BRO

[@sasukesan96]

I appreciate the honesty you put into your videos

[@BenTruong]

Thank you bro!

[@joeseward9466]

Do the certificate and get with a temp agency or work with a job specialist in your county.

[@Aztekko]

Joe Seward Im a 17 year old in 11th grade im planning on taking this course, so i can look for a job! Will this be worth my time. My real question is what are my benefits with this certificate for college?

[@Aztekko]

Joe Seward whats a temp agency?

[@devora4809]

@@Aztekko stay away from temp agencies

[@nassermj7671]

Best advice I heard. Thx Joe.

[@tierranicoletaylor1240]

Juniorrr taking this course and receiving the certification is proof that you are comfortable being hands on with information technology within the Google platform. Acquiring certifications like this one develop technological literacy and set you apart from your peers. Gaining certification also allows you to have an active speaking point in your resume. In interview, feel free to share your experience coursing through the certification and how the exposure would prepare for the job in focus. Highlight Tech & Customer Service on your resume at the top under Skills.

[@Redivan13]

Hello Ben, wanted to thank you for making the 1st video. I enrolled in the Google IT 3 weeks ago and completed 2/5 courses and I'm hustling hard with the courses plus working full-time so I'm pretty burn out. Anyways I appreciate you mang! You're a cool guy

[@tanicwhisper0647]

Ivan Alexis Ayala Make sure to retain a lot of the info. Take it seriously and not lightly as this will be your career.

[@BenTruong]

Thanks for the support, means a lot!!💪🏼

[@Redivan13]

@@tanicwhisper0647 Thank you. I'll keep at it 👍

[@AdrianJuliusRandall]

Wow are you actually absorbing the information? because it took me more than 3 weeks just to do the first course smh

[@TacticalPlaytime]

I started mine 6 hours ago and I’m halfway through week 3

[@RickWaltz]

I'm going to take this certification because I need to learn a few more things before I even consider taking the A+ certification. Thanks for doing these videos Ben!

[@BenTruong]

You should definitely look into the CompTIA IT Fundamentals Certification. It’s a great intro to IT that’ll definitely help you with the A+

[@RickWaltz]

@@BenTruong I already have some basic knowledge of computers and networks. I've built a number of computers and set up networks. It's the more advanced stuff I need training in. I'll definitely look into the IT Fundamentals certification. Thank you!

[@LitaReee]

“I’m just messing around guys. I just did a little dramatic pose to get a good thumbnail.” I laughed so hard internally. Shame on you and thank you for this video! Lol

[@danielgonczol7429]

Thank you Ben, it is an honest and really interesting interpretation of the course and the reality of life.

[@DevsLikeUs]

Thank you for the heads up on the process, love the video!

[@yahyashafqat7352]

This was before the pandemic. now one may be able to find a job easier or hard but depending on the course you take it will help

[@Rctdcttecededtef]

Unless you're a hiring manager I don't see I should believe you

[@SelfimproventandDevelopment]

Wow great video even predicting the future

[@StarhasReturnedToSenderForever]

You are a powerful example of a winner♥️

[@sakuraplay3235]

Just apply at community colleges they will hire you for sure and then move in to smaller companies

[@BenTruong]

Good idea my man, would’ve definitely considered that if I didn’t already get a job!

[@sumukhjp4774]

@@BenTruong what job did you get?

[@tanicwhisper0647]

I subbed for this release man...Thanks for this.

[@thebwsafespace8706]

I have to take this course to get into my Masters In cybersecurity due to My BA being public health. It’s informative.

[@awesomeferret]

CompTIA really shouldn't be taken seriously anymore, so I hope other higher quality certifications pop up. CompTIA actively lobbies against right to repair and has some very dubious questions on the tests.

[@LaVerdad65]

More than anything it demonstrates some degree of discipline and interest. But yeah it's entry level. Why shouldnt it be taken seriously for what it is?

[@awesomeferret]

@@LaVerdad65 they lobby against right to repair, and have notoriously irrelevant content in the tests (it could have been updated by now, though). Edit: lol... I already explained this.

[@Moodboard39]

@@awesomeferret company require bachelor degree and maybe some certs. People need start researching in company first, before anything .

[@Rctdcttecededtef]

@@Moodboard39the company should also be more transparent

[@feliperegata]

Hey Ben! Thanks so much for sharing your thoughts! Cheers!!!

[@gabsis11]

I would say a combination between the IT google certification and a cybersecurity bootcamp (if you can afford it), will help you land a decent entry level job and foot into the door.

[@ashwanthbalajir5153]

Hey Gabe, Could you please tell the name of any cybersecurity bootcamp

[@Moodboard39]

Not if u don't have experience or a bachelor's

[@Moodboard39]

And depend what state you rom

[@QuestForGood]

The chance of landing a job with just a google certificate is very low, but there are many people across KZbin who are spouting nonsense claiming that you can make $100, 000 from just completing a google certificate.

[@Rctdcttecededtef]

@@QuestForGoodwould love to see transparency from the company to shed light on this. I see alot of success stories on their channel but I am skeptical

[@iamnastyd]

Thanks for the encouragement. I will take the course.

[@ahmedace4911]

Honesty Earned you a new subscriber Thanks a lot !!

[@anthonymorris8891]

I had this course recommended to me a week ago, so I searched for entry level positions to get an idea if it would be of any benefit. Almost every posting required a bachelor's degree, several certifications, and programming skills. The small handful of jobs I saw not requiring any of that still required a year or 2 of experience with IT customer service. They were all call center jobs being posted by temp staffing agencies too. I don't think this will do much finding an IT job worth having.

[@Rctdcttecededtef]

I wonder the same about these certificates. From my understanding, these certs were intended for people who already have post secondary education and were meant as an additional cert for specialized training that employers required from new employees. So it would be nice if we could see how well these certs help people find employment without a prior educational background, especially since alot of people view them as a way to enter the industry

[@livelovelaugh473]

@Ben: You have a good personality and are encouraging and motivating. Hope everything works out for you.

[@moniquecraft3398]

Thank you for the info. Love it ... I will take the Certification and ask all my sons and Daughters to do it as well.

[@EdoNational]

Smart move.

[@nwofu]

Thanks for making these videos bro! It’s very informative! You’re awesome! You really make me feel that I’m not alone in this. Subscribed!

[@BenTruong]

We’re in this together brotha!

[@venkatasuryaprakashsiriki4572]

Thanks for the clear review man ... You are given clear view of the certification ...thanks a lot

[@rb6544]

Thanks for both videos. Very helpful.

[@DerrickWeil]

Why not just get the A+ for entry level IT it still is the most sought after. Before you go for a cert look at what you want to gain from it. If it is a job look at how often it shows up on the job boards. If it is just knowledge pick anything that pikes your interest. BTW NO IT CERT IS NEEDED TO GET AN ENTRY LEVEL IT JOB, just sell that you love tech in your resume and are more comfortable with it then the average user.

[@nassermj7671]

I give up. I'll both sub and take the course, and when I succeed, I'll be quick to blame you. LOL!

[@naoufalk7380]

update pls

[@hackedaccount3618]

For me every course can help you open your mind for something new and explore new worlds, remember it’s not always about learn something for get certificates but to enjoy yourself learning something new

[@mariamkhursheed]

Man! There’s very few people on earth that talk like that... the way you motivate is just the best :) Good Luck with the job search... hope you land the job @ Apple!

[@BenTruong]

I appreciate the kind words! Thank you

[@alorarueth3554]

Thanks for sharing. I watched your other video, as I'm starting week 4, and find the info you provide helpful.

[@leahw2461]

Thank you for this, hopefully I can use the certification as a source of income!

[@CapatinSmash]

I sub off the thumbnail alone 😂😂😂

[@qaqcdatemarcoviacity18thav60]

hi man you so good the way you explain things thankyou bro

[@VincentIgnacio-rm8vg]

atleast you got a job

[@Ethereal-jb3le]

Clickbait!! Jk jk appreciate your videos man! Im thinking of pursuing this course thanks to you! God bless!

[@BenTruong]

THANK YOU!🤛🏼🙏🏼

[@dastagirmd6008]

@@BenTruong please help me my bro

[@racingvenny1151]

That crazy part is everyone is asking about A+, after you achieve you comp cert you still will end up working help desk...so why not get the cheaper and slightly quicker!

[@HearMeLearn]

because A+ is more respected and recognized as understanding what they want you to know

[@thearchitect9612]

@@HearMeLearn Super Agree! Than you can move up to the Network+ Certificate from CompTia...

[@expchrist]

You are awesome. Keep learning.

[@Tidepodsforbreakfast]

I hate you for the dramatic pose on the thumbnail that led me here lol. Thank you for the video!

[@travisbarnard8156]

Thanks for the info I have been considering doing this

[@streetpushtvtheagency6900]

OH AND I SUBBED💯

[@COESSI52]

Great and honest video 💪🏿💪🏿💪🏿

[@thehappywanderer1]

BAHAHAHA!! You got me with the intro pose. Jerk :)

[@Rohit-qp1ye]

Nice work buddy

[@WheelBite97]

Omg the intro got me xD

[@BenTruong]

LOL clickbait game on point 🤝

[@ivopan4673]

You are the chosen one... that is why...

[@isabelleis2awesome]

thank u this is so informational!

[@jazbeasley8249]

Ad for google IT came up before the video!

[@olabodeolaleye1795]

thanks bro it helps

[@inhibited44]

When I took the google IT course, then used something called quicklabs to simulate active directory or a windows environment. I wanted to know who designed qwiklabs and found out a guy I used to work with at Sun Microsystems was one of the founders. I wrote to him on linked in and said hello and how I enjoyed using the product. He didn't respond, probably because he didn't remember me.

[@zarnold1995]

Damn, he could of at least thanked you for using the product.

[@zovirax2012]

Thank you for the video 👍

[@arammaldonado2451]

Dude, I hope you get the job! Lol Cheers!

[@BenTruong]

New video on the Apple interview soon!🤝

[@zsazsa3216]

@@BenTruong where is the Apple interview video?

[@cfish0031]

Thank you Ben!

[@BlazeEst]

thanks for the honesty

[@Jacob1701]

Some resumes never get past a software program. If certain keywords a company is looking for is not in the resume, it wont get passed to the recruiter.

[@BlooBry]

Thumbed up for the funny thumbnail. You got me.

[@creepymcpeepers]

I’m taking the course now

[@kvnxl]

How is it so far?

[@creepymcpeepers]

@@kvnxl I have learned a lot my brother worked for a isp before he became a professor at the college to teach it and he hired two to replace him with just a google it certificate so maybe look for smaller isp for a job. I am almost done with the course and I’m loving command prompt stufff and Linux I’m signing up for comp tia a+ as soon as I’m done with this free government money we are getting so far

[@creepymcpeepers]

Darkbet diaries podcast is what made me want to get computer certs

[@creepymcpeepers]

@@kvnxl the college offered a scholarship for passing the first course to pay for the other two

[@joncena168]

Lol love the video Ben! Best wishes to u friend

[@BenTruong]

Appreciate the kind words 👊🏻

[@StarhasReturnedToSenderForever]

Congratulations 🎉

[@travyyyful]

I make a comfortable salary of $90k in law enforcement but I’m interested in learning basic computer skills and maybe get into cyber crimes but it seems like there’s a big discrepancy in salary ranges. Big difference in public vs private sector is that y’all make more (way more) money than public sector but nobody likes to talk about their salary. In government work your salary is public information so what gives?

[@missnika86]

Great information!

[@Salty3439]

Agreed, I like the courses

[@teentaz8612]

subacribed thank you for your honest feed back

[@jumpman1823]

What about just studying for the comptia? A+ and Network+? There's more feedback on those.

[@sakuraplay3235]

What's the course name? I'll probably just take that

[@thuggy67]

True

[@felixcapellan5291]

thanks for that information. I will take it.

[@BlazeEst]

compTIA input, solid advice

[@finalgodhanbeast5971]

Maybe it depends on what kind of position you're applying for? I think the Google certificate is designed to help you get an entry level job, like an internship perhaps, so you can work your way towards higher level positions which normally prefer college degrees. Also I think it is worth mentioning that the Google certificate is fairly new and not much is known about whether it's valuable in comparison to an A+ or MS certificate. So it may not be the fault of the program itself, but rather the timeliness of it.

[@awesomeferret]

maybe, maybe not. Internships are normally annoyingly reserved for college students, and often aren't even paid (don't know how that's still legal). Anything is better than an A+ cert though.

[@HighPriestess-mq5hc]

wow thats interesting, im south asian and my name is SO tribal ive literally never met another person with my name ever.

[@Moodboard39]

Yea, is kinda new . Cyber security without degree is useless

[@Ducky195]

I would turn to the public job sector like municipal, state and federal jobs. Town and city jobs are a great place to start.

[@missdesireindependance5194]

If you have a degree and pair it with a certificate it will help.

[@gersonstuva7704]

Hey man, I previously worked at Apple in Reston! #AppleFam

[@gerogeri4736]

Hi Ben. Thank you for your videos! I wanna ask you a questiomn. Did you finish all the parts of Coursera IT Security course and only then started to apply for jobs or you started applying during the course already?

[@richardsmith1055]

Do NOT waste your time with IT! I have google IT certification,4 years college engineering,etc...I have applied for many companies since April, with no answer, they ask for many years of experience.

[@olympic-ass-eater]

Even helpdesk tier 1 job requires 2 years+ experience like bruh. It the same with other tech field jobs. 😞

[@Moodboard39]

@@olympic-ass-eater Exactly. My insight : research the company before anything . See what they require . I'm from NYC . They ask bachelor's, experience, some certs. Getting certs is a waste of money

[@Moodboard39]

Damn . Research the company first . It's all fucking marketing tactic to get people into certs

[@olympic-ass-eater]

@@Moodboard39 My parents and I can't afford college tuition right now

[@nassermj7671]

Apple? You lucky devil you. You're starting with the creme de la creme. All the best! :-)

[@BenTruong]

Haha thanks! Good luck to you as well

[@VISHALK]

Hey man good thumbnail hahaha

[@12567NoYouCannot]

I read on the comments section of another review that Some People have gotten Good Jobs after Completing the Google IT Support Certification.

[@iCANT_BELIEVE_YOU_SAID_THAT]

Same but comments are sketchy

[@SabinaCovarrubiasComposer]

good vibes! nice and honest video

[@BenTruong]

Thanks!

[@kylegames805]

Hey man, great video! How long did it take you to complete the course in totality?

[@davidd.7416]

IV Cornerly’s beat, “Active”! 👍 @1:06

[@bornflex2975]

its not you, its the market that sucks hard

[@donald8157]

In this job market, you should have an entry level position already. The Google IT certificate does not sound like it helped you at all. The District has the most IT positions in the entire USA. I suggest that you get your A+, Network +, Linux +, Security +, Server + (if possible, this one is hard to find) and ITIL V.3 Foundation and at least an MCSA in Microsoft certifications.

[@DerrickWeil]

I would chose the A+ or Net+ first and then a SEC+ , Linux is big is you want to move in the system admin/security route after you have some experience in a entry lv role that you would get from a A+ or Net+. ITIL is for infrastructure, Project managers and IT managers. MCSA has a few different certs but mostly systems admin.

[@kelecortez5834]

go STRAIGHT TO CCNA !!!

[@lowcal011]

How much do entry level it jobs make ?

[@Moodboard39]

@@kelecortez5834 if you network+ knowledge.

[@Moodboard39]

@@lowcal011 depend where you live . In NY is like 44-50k

[@cungtin7]

I went to college for M.E for two years then quit and started working in Amazon warehouse and I got to see engineers working in the field. I do not like what M.E do but I saw IT guys. I asked both of them and IT is what I want to do. So I’m going for it now.

[@ftsmallwood]

Mechanical engineering?

[@PrashantSharma-ve1um]

Dude here ME means what mechanical engg. Or masters.... education

[@clintonthe4th245]

HI! The guy cleaning the windows at your apple store makes more than the geniuses. That's cool for him or her, but if you are that guy, plan on retiring at 50 or you will be taking the Google IT course with fingers crossed.

[@israelnieves2817]

I have worked for Apple from home doing tech support a few years ago

[@kylebrundage6691]

Israel Nieves what was this job postion called?

[@israelnieves2817]

@@kylebrundage6691 At home Advisor

[@user-ur7rw3zg6k]

@@israelnieves2817 is this job available in India?

[@emmanuelappiah9167]

I have gone through your video, and I want to thank you. Am about to start the Google IT course. Please, can we correspond cos I will need some guidance in my IT/Business journey?

[@theyissofoolish]

Emmanuel Appiah how did the course go?

[@kritgrover]

I've completed the certification and I'll be happy to help! Discord me @ DankestJeans85 #9392

[@coreyakers1490]

@@kritgrover did it help?

[@dmr0718able]

@@kritgrover were you able to land a job?

[@apollospyrol7168]

@@kritgrover were you able to land a decent job?

[@kelecortez5834]

GO STRAIGHT TO CCNA !!!!

[@kelecortez5834]

pepper ccna is more in demand/recognized

[@amaanmajeed4068]

Can you list out the jobs you applied for, asking as a student myself looking for a job

[@soothingsoundsbypearl3899]

I'm going with the data analytics program and I'm wondering if statistically/skills wise that will give me an advantage over someone who may have just taken the tech support program, given the demand for data analysts.

[@aldenaudricmatondo5800]

Hey I just wanted to and ask if you were able to land any opportunities after finishing googles data anyalytics program! Im currently thinking of doing the google coursera program for Data Analytics as well.

[@aroobatariq9123]

Hi I have the same question. Did you find a job after completing ?

[@QuestForGood]

@@aroobatariq9123 The chance of finding a job after just completing a google certification is very low. I doubt he found a job or even started the program, but hear this, you need to learn/practice outside of the program. These programs are an introductory and will not teach everything you need to learn in order to be ready for a job. Hiring manager are probably not just gonna invite someone who got a google certification, as they will find people with a specific degree in that field, or someone who has more relevant work experience prior to applying with the certification.

[@lypsobash9291]

Much love. Thank you.🙌🏽💕

[@inhibited44]

I just got my google IT certificate a few weeks ago. I used to maintain printers/scanners at a job site. Had to install printers and work with IP addresses often. At work, I'd see laptops that didn't print due to bad images or ran too slow because of full hard drives. Saw printers that wouldn't print because the IP address of the printer didn't match the ip address of the wall socket. I don't think the technology exists in the google IT course to expose the student to diagnosing a virtual dead or poorly operating laptop.

[@inhibited44]

the explanation in the course of networking was excellent though.

[@inhibited44]

I am 60, so the lack of interest is probably due to my age.

[@tinanickerson1006]

So are you specifically applying for Helpdesk positions? Def go to the temp angencies. Do you A+ cert?