How I got my first tech job as a NOC Technician with no degree

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Күн бұрын

Shoutout to BowTiedCyber.
Been taking getting into tech serious for about two years now. Finally broke in. Another tip is to apply for in person jobs. Way less competition. I work about an hour from my house now.
I am currently studying for my CCNA to become a Network Engineer and I enjoy posting videos as a fun challenge to keep me focused and inspired about network engineering! Let me know if you are doing any other IT Certification challenge! let me know what technology certifications you are doing in general! The more Networking Certifications, the better!
Feel free to contact me on Twitter @NetworkBret and let's Network about Networking!

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@gregmckinley5178 Ай бұрын

I took the CCNA and got 975/1000 and Aced it (975/1000)x100 = 97.5%

@BreakintoTrading Ай бұрын

Would you please let us know what are the resources you used?

@David_USC 3 ай бұрын

Congrats man, guess there's hope for us. Also doing a career change - Just passed my AWS SAA, currently working on my Sec+ (July), then CCNA (Sept). I'm especially proud of the fact that you no longer an Alcoholic. All the best bro, rooting for you!

@networkbret 3 ай бұрын

Keep grinding man, something will come up eventually if you just keep pushing and learning.

@michaelrogers1266 2 ай бұрын

Professor Messer is all you need to get in the door.

@shadialtair3870 21 күн бұрын

Luv you man, Keep going! you why i am here

@JohannVF Ай бұрын

Use downtime at a "boring" job to skill up, work on your own projects (for resume building), and generally make yourself better.

@aaronh6489 20 күн бұрын

Knowledge is power, Knowledge is free

@tamaragordon8547 10 күн бұрын

Congratulations 🎉

@networkbret 9 күн бұрын

Thanks💪

@nico3006 2 ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing and inspiring people like us

@TheDouglee87 Ай бұрын

I’m in an Automated/troubleshooting job that I would say is pseudo IT. Studying for a CCNA to hopefully get my foot in the door in networking. Thanks for the videos, it gives me hope just staying with it even though it can be boring and tough to stick with.

@networkbret Ай бұрын

It can be super boring but if you can automate and troubleshoot I am confident you can do it

@danielbiolchini Ай бұрын

Your story is very similar to mine, I also found out that I had a baby girl on the way in 2021, was already working as a tech support engineer in an ISP, which sucked lol, and got into the CCNA journey back in 2022. Finally got it in May 20th 2024. Let's keep growing and all the health and happiness to your kid and family.

@networkbret Ай бұрын

Awesome to hear! Having a kid gives you way less free time but also a lot more motivation. Lets keep growing💪

@quirk1559 Ай бұрын

Hell yeah dude. Super inspiring, I’ve been doing hvac for years and I’m just really tired of it. Starting my tech journey soon.

@networkbret Ай бұрын

You got it💪

@sudhirreddy8493 3 ай бұрын

Congratulations for the job sir. And You are doing great with the channel too. Keep it going

@networkbret 3 ай бұрын

💪💪💪

@pumped2kamootie988 Ай бұрын

Gonna write my CCNA soon, thanks for the video. Hoping i can land a job soon after that, gotta get my life going.

@networkbret Ай бұрын

It may take a long time but if you keep hustling things will line up eventually

@ronniesingleton8877 2 ай бұрын

Love you honesty on life and the road to you passing of the ccna exam. I’ve been studying for a while and I mean a while and I’m taking my exam on Monday now I’m just trying to breathe the unknown is a killer 😂😂 but I’m going in with my head up and optimistic. Thanks for being honest and not a know it all.

@networkbret 2 ай бұрын

All you can ever do is try your best!

@ChristopherTravis-v9d Ай бұрын

How’d it go?

@ronniesingleton8877 Ай бұрын

@@ChristopherTravis-v9d I passed yesterday. It was funny because after I finished the exam I got my results but I had one result pending so I had to go to the my Pearson account and look at my results after my exam was scored. While I was waiting for my results I was anxious, really anxious and so later that night I saw I passed on my account. I had zero IT experience and no lie for “me” it literally to 2yrs 7months and 12 day because I passed yesterday to get mine not every comes in with knowledge and understanding but yeah I got it.

@Linux333 Ай бұрын

Jeremy's IT Labs for CCNA & CCNP

@goatedro 8 күн бұрын

so i just got hired in at a entry level position going from a mechanic to this is brain wrecking hoping this is something i can do long term

@networkbret 8 күн бұрын

Good luck! Get used to being somewhat bored and somewhat stressed but just dont anything personal and do your best

@robweiss5702 5 ай бұрын

What up man, just came across your channel. I’m looking to get into tech/cyber security. currently working in construction management. (I laughed when I saw the Beacon sheet, that’s the same supplier we use). Starting to get some of my certs now just to help get my foot in the door for entry level jobs. Would love to connect if that’s something you’re up for. Let me know. Good luck dude.

@networkbret 5 ай бұрын

Sure thing my Twitter is NetworkBret. Good luck getting into tech somewhere

@Kogen- 2 ай бұрын

"I'd rather watch golf. I don't like golf"🤣 Nice video.

@networkbret 2 ай бұрын

😂

@dakotavanhoose7678 3 күн бұрын

How in depth did you go into Python ? Currently I have A+, Net+, Sec+ & about to finish CySA+ & still struggling to land a job even in helpdesk. I’ve submitted hundreds of applications & not sure what to do at this point. Halfway through bachelors in cyber, but really been doubting if I should stick with it or pursue a different path. Thanks for sharing !!

@networkbret 3 күн бұрын

I know hardly any python. Maybe you could lower your standards to try to get your foot in the door somewhere that pays bad? I am not sure the job market is honestly terrible from everything I hear

@Fred2Fm Ай бұрын

Thanks a lot Sir! I Failed my N10-008 twice and very stressful, and currently I'm studying Security+ , any advice please

@networkbret 29 күн бұрын

Just put in the work and do the best you can. Security+ shouldnt be too bad if you just know the different types of phishing, social engineering, etc. Just make sure you prepare well so you are less nervous.

@Fred2Fm 28 күн бұрын

@@networkbret Thanks very much Sir! Truly appreciated it, I will do well hopefully, I promise...

@jigenofkara2352 14 күн бұрын

Thank you

@networkbret 14 күн бұрын

🥸

@networkbret 14 күн бұрын

Lol I meant to reply with 💪 but somehow clicked the glasses guy

@sagatuppercut2960 11 күн бұрын

What the heck is that green thing in the background?

@networkbret 11 күн бұрын

Hahahah my toddlers Christmas tree.

@d-rankboss6315 4 ай бұрын

Hey man congrats on your job and getting your foot in the door. I have a NOC interview coming up. I got my A+ a long time ago, I worked locally fixing computers and dealing with customers. Then I made career change for a bit. I'm getting back into it getting more experience and info. I just wanted to ask can you talk more about what the "hard questions" were during your interview? Can you give a few tips for the interview and what kind of questions they asked you during your's at the job you landed? Again congrats and thanks!

@networkbret 4 ай бұрын

I'm gonna be honest, they hardly asked me any questions. I think they just saw that I knew enough to be an alarm monkey because my role is not super technical. I would suggest just being naturally curious about things. You sound like you have quite a bit of knowledge so if they show you some systems just ask about them. Ask what type of ticketing software they use, what do they typically watch, what are their procedures for how they deal with problems, etc. I think if you show up and really try to ask good questions and seem interested in the role, they might give you a shot. I write a list of questions beforehand. I always ask towards the end "In a year from now, how would you know I was a good hire? What would I need to do to have success here?" I saw that question online with the theory that it makes them imagine you succeeding at the job.

@BreakintoTrading Ай бұрын

congrats 👍👍👍👍

@marcusmcdow3 Ай бұрын

So you skipped the A+ and went for security+ ? Was Security + test easlier?

@networkbret Ай бұрын

Yes

@henryijeoma 3 ай бұрын

was the splunk core exam easy? And how long did you study for it?

@networkbret 3 ай бұрын

Yeah it was fairly easy more of a glossary type exam where you just have to remember certain random things. Not really any labbing or anything I think I may have spent like 30 days or so on it.