How to Get an entry level I.T. Job with Nothing! NO Certs, NO Degree, No Experience

In this video I discuss how you get into an I.T. job with NOTHING! With no certs! With no Degree! and with NO experience. It can absolutely happen and it happens ALL THE TIME.
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[@tenhundredkills]

Meanwhile, every Help Desk position on Indeed looks like this: *Entry Level* ... (minimum of 5 years experience)

[@shazib1081]

Omg so true!! XD I have a+ but zero experience which is why I'm struggling to get job! :(

[@marina1991x]

Not true. I just got one with no exp or degree.

[@shazib1081]

Marina Ferreiro if I’m not been too personal what kind of job did you get?

[@marina1991x]

@@shazib1081 entry level help desk

[@alextorkelson6261]

@@marina1991x Did they state requiring years of experience, but took you in anyhow?

[@ForsakenMadMan]

First you need to get invited for the interview tho.

[@micheal3646]

my thoughts exactly

[@tahuonefiveseven7422]

Yeah that's a pretty big stumbling block. There is no opportunity to "wow them in an interview" if you can't even get the interview.

[@sakenaabdulhaqq1]

Exactly.. like I’m screwing over here looking for an it position

[@jordanblancett219]

Yea this is ridiculous and just another example of influencer culture where a KZbinr just pumps out bullshit videos to generate ad revenue or y’all about some product the were paid to talk about

[@drkdrive]

IT, in my opinion, is just a big ol' members only club and entry level jobs ...a joke.

[@zatyo1172]

Ive got no experience. I watched this 30min before my interview. U had me so motivated when you were going off at the end of the video I was cheering. Went in with my head held high. Just got the call that I got the job too. Thank you sir you are a legend nobody gonna stop me

[@GenEmperor]

Wow is this real or a joke? Haha

[@matiasbeccaglia8786]

What state bro? What kind of IT job?

[@jamesbarry5725]

"How to get a job without any experience: Have experience."

[@CrazyCoyote92]

right? haha. they tell you to get job and you're like "are you going to hire me if i put a resume in then?"

[@mrsmith1097]

If you're still in high school, on the school holidays go to IT places, computer shops, wherever, and do unpaid work experience. You'll learn some stuff and get a feel for how these places are to work in, but more importantly you can get a reference and can put on your CV that you've worked part time at this place, which puts you above the rest. Just the fact that you are willing to learn and get experience without getting paid means you're not lazy, you plan for the future etc. This is how I got my first job in IT with no degree or certifications.

[@shazib1081]

I wish someone had told me that before!

[@rajab4187]

@@shazib1081 same here

[@SoulOctavius]

How long did you work for free at the IT places?

[@user-xf7mu7ub9d]

Wow, that's what I'm definitely going to do during the summer break.

[@__seeker__]

“With no experience?” ***With customer service experience***

[@towermoss]

Lol I know right 😂

[@purplegirl8036]

No it experience

[@DK-gq7qe]

makes sense.... i have limited customer service experience but have a grasp on basic technology, but i can never get in the door even for an interview. better start fudging my resume! being honest on it got me nowhere

[@heimskr2881]

So did you ever get a job with no customer service experience?

[@victoriadathan2675]

Thank you for encouragement, dude. So helpful. 👌🏾

[@heavym5054]

I really needed to see this video, I'm trying to break into the world of IT as my current job won't pay the bills for very much longer. Thanks man.

[@gryphondales9634]

Thank you man! I needed to hear this. I work as a jewelry sales consultant right now and I’m looking to start a lifelong career I can upscale and find room for improvement. I’m going to apply for every help desk/entry level IT job I find and won’t stop until I get the job. Appreciate your words of encouragement brotha.

[@neshanoire]

I've always had an interest in IT but I never felt like I was qualified because I have no degree. Literally anything is possible if you put yourself in the position to receive that blessing. So glad I came across your channel, I'm learning so much already!

[@Ameriiex33]

I'm currently a cybersecurity major student. After having a melt down I came across your you tube page and honestly your right blessings will come my way!! Thank you

[@9mmisahighcaliberround546]

AnnMarie Delgado I was in school for cyber sec until I realized if you have no experience it is extremely rare to get a job in cyber sec after graduating. Got a lucky internship and dropped out. Working on my certs, when I get an actual job I’ll go back.

[@G4luc]

Did you get a job?

[@hornetgura]

Did you get the job?

[@GrowthMindsetProductions]

I *really* enjoy the quality and variety of educational videos on this channel. All I can say is *keep* *it* *coming* ! :)

[@stealthassulter]

I wowed my job boss by being a brother of an employee at a company. ..

[@LabEveryday]

Boom!!!!! Loved the motivation and ending bro! 💯

[@Itcareerquestions]

💯. Doing what I can make! Changing lives!

[@JaifromTheBronx]

Co-sign to the fullest!!!!

[@cjm101]

You just earned a new subscriber and like. Thank you so much with your positive message! I’m middle aged and trying to go into it. I genuinely am interested and fascinated with everything from networking to coding. Thank you sir. I’m going for an entry level position but I will take network plus exam soon. Thank you for your message. I’m hoping to get a opportunity coming soon. Good luck to all of you who are in a similar boat and people that genuinely want to work in IT and care about living and working in a career they can be proud of.

[@cheezbrgrz404]

Great video! ALL of my job history is heavily customer service oriented. I'm looking to get into IT while I work on certifications, so thank you for the confidence boost to just go for it!

[@Itcareerquestions]

Absolutely! You will be fine! Go get it!

[@genasmith1527]

What are some of the certifications that you are working on?

[@Sousabird]

As someone who worked in HR before making the hop to IT, if you seem like a good person with a good head on your shoulders, that's 90% of the game. Unless you work some ultra-rare field like Nuclear Missile Repair or something, there's always someone qualified. There isn't always someone who'd make a good fit for a company.

[@mscalculated3218]

Great advice!! You r awesome!!! I'm going to get up ..get out.. and Do It!!!! Thanks again for another great video

[@geraldmuriithi4398]

Thanks for such a wonderful motivation I think this is what I need!!!

[@marychem5507]

Hi, I wanted to thank you. I saw your video just before an interview for a Helpdesk job and it gave me the confidence to try. I basically had nothing except loving to try to repair my computer when needed or an extreme motivation to change careers (I was working with kids before so it was something totally unrelated). As you said, I got hired on basically just my motivation to learn. I am very happy to say that I work in IT now and it is partly because of you. Thanks again!

[@Caltuit]

Solid motivation for applying for an IT job. Thanks!

[@maanhafiz4964]

Thanks dude I having struggles getting my foot through the door .... but there is something in me won’t stop trying till i find one day. Peace

[@tenhundredkills]

I just completed a phone interview for a Jr Network Admin position yesterday and nailed it! I'll be at a face-to-face interview next week. Confidence and passion are absolutely the keys to being successful. It's not just in IT, but any position.

[@teerich2011]

Did you ever get the job?

[@tenhundredkills]

@@teerich2011 Not the one I mentioned a year ago. Three days after that interview, I was given a better offer and took that. Either way, confidence helps!

[@teerich2011]

@@tenhundredkills kudos!

[@nurhayat81]

@@tenhundredkills Congratulations.

[@tenhundredkills]

@@nurhayat81 Thank you!

[@atticusdeclan7924]

they get hired because of connections in the company ^_^

[@bigbubbano23]

Same boat, have A+ and some testout certs. And find it extremely difficult to get an interview. Then when i do i get the email saying we chose someone else a week later.

[@tenhundredkills]

@@bigbubbano23 The only reason I got my interview yesterday is because a friend of mine was able to HEAVILY vouch for me with the company's HR department. I have a BS in IT as well as my CCENT and CCNA, but no experience. I can't tell you how many emails and phone calls I've received stating interest in other candidates. Sometimes, it's about who you know, not what you know.

[@BasicallyMatt]

@@tenhundredkills Why haven't you done any internships in college?

[@tenhundredkills]

@@BasicallyMatt The only internships that were available when I was in college were specifically oriented for women in IT. They wouldn't consider men, which was bullshit considering there were only a dozen women in my graduating class. Now that I've graduated, it's a moot point.

[@deitalionlewis5006]

Steven yeah it seems many of these companies do wanna hire men if that’s the case then fuck the all I’ll start my own business

[@TheSkyHive]

Powerful stuff my friend....I am on this journey as we speak.

[@ItsEllis113]

Great motivation pep talk Zach! Yeah!

[@ddgriffin2002]

Thanks man! I needed to hear this!

[@Wranderous0001]

This was an incredibly insightful video

[@evanslawrence88]

Very inspirational. Thanks for the tips!

[@Itcareerquestions]

The Motivational speaker in me came out in this one! You're welcome

[@starseedkitty5371]

THANK YOU SO MUCH ZACH FOR YOUR VIDEOS. Im sure you know they are beyond helpful, but thank you really so much for all the info you share! Your channel alone has really made an impact from the comptia convention in vegas & this video & the list goes on. Gratitude. :) Awesome also I must add that you are helping so many & able to profit as well.

[@starseedkitty5371]

out of all the channels I've come across, I will say yours.. so powerful. 100k and rooting for your 1m !!!

[@codyzeik1937]

A) Put yourself out there B) Good presentation ( Haircut, brush teeth, clothes, etc ) C) CONFIDENCE D) SELL YOURSELF This guy nailed it

[@Itcareerquestions]

Pretty basic stuff.

[@taylordavison6849]

How do you do all that with no money?

[@deerlow1851]

@@taylordavison6849 Credit cards LMAO

[@Itcareerquestions]

OnlyFans 🤣

[@taylordavison6849]

@@deerlow1851 So they give credit cards to just anyone?

[@Mrjiggyspuggy]

This was so encouraging!!!

[@TodaySatan]

I sold myself once. $500 for only 1 hour of work. Not bad!!

[@stealthassulter]

You are an inspiration. . To the vets of college students that just graduated with a badhlors degree.

[@TodaySatan]

@@stealthassulter The catch was I had to pay for the room myself

[@yerpster]

@@TodaySatan dab

[@stealthassulter]

I once tried to sell my self. I ended up with a bill. ... Waaa waaa waaawahh

[@stressfree9780]

Yes but porn pays about 200/hr

[@jalen5981]

I appreciate your motivation 😎

[@nicholasskaggs8084]

This quarantine has me switching careers and I needed this boost. I’m studying for my A+ and Net + on Udemy. I’ve been watching you and just need that go get it mindset. Ty

[@kevincovins3546]

Bro let me help u here ... I have a+ ... network + and security+ ... but no work related experience.. I need to figure how u will get over that cuz u wont get hired with just certs

[@vulns]

Hey Nicholas - Did you end up making the switch to IT?

[@masaki23joe]

I am studying for my compTIA security+ which I will take in july. I have like 7 years of customer services experience different areas. I have three years of IT help-desk in an academic computer lab environment and one year in IT help desk/ call center. I helped with basic computer issues. What entry level cyber security jobs are available to me?

[@realest0g]

What a good job to pick up expierence and use on resume to take while studying for your CCNA?

[@AbdiHusseinTheFootballer]

Love This man!! You’re awesome

[@Itcareerquestions]

No man, you're awesome!

[@arfatkhan8337]

Brother u motivated me 💪 thanks bro now I can crack my interview anyhow ...

[@sayshabroussard4537]

Thank you🥺 gonna give it a try !!! 🤔👏👏👏

[@noodlex4669]

great video

[@rachelwilliams8340]

I have tones of customer experience. I worked for Walt Disney World, grocery stores and Target. I now have the knowledge of software and hardware. I really do love to help people. So true Zach.

[@Itcareerquestions]

💯 Walt Disney experience should help you for sure. Everyone loves the mouse!

[@emanbuoy7673]

i love your positivity,... new subb alert

[@Kathryn1206]

Thank you!!!! I just lost my job today (company closing ) and I am currently in school for cyber security thank you for the motivation!! I can definitely wow them . Ive been told I have a bubbly personality with amazing customer service yeee!!!! 😁😁😁 wish me luck!

[@semihozturk9665]

Wish you luck Kathy :)

[@bignath223]

Every interview I've gone to I've been told someone with more experience got it. I have 3 years Customer Service and an A+ cert. I even did better on an IT test once during an interview and someone else still got it because they have experience.

[@ashleycbla]

Then it may be that you need to work on you interview skills as well because if you already an certification you’re already ahead of most people.

[@am33x]

@@ashleycbla Many people have A+. That's not ahead, it's average. What people *don't* have is experience, or pro certs. He has 3 years of exp and still nothing. He could either get more certs or move to a different city.

[@ashleycbla]

Mike P I’m speaking based off of my experience. I worked at an help desk and all they required was an A+ with no IT experience at the minimum. Some people were given the opportunity to earn the A+ within a certain time frame, but during training we were told if we came in with an A+ we were already ahead of many people who did not have any certification and there were many who were hired without one. After a certain time frame if they still had no cert then they were fired. So when I say he’s ahead that’s what I mean. A+ is entry level and an entry level IT job is help desk. So when he says that he has A+ and still no job logically to me it seems he may want to work on his interview skills or if he hasn’t already...start applying for entry level IT jobs like help desk.

[@TagGeorge]

The others probably did have more experience. Such as experience being married to the bosses daughter.

[@melyg2034]

@@TagGeorge 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@dblanco_12]

I got my first job at a MSP IT company 6 months ago with 0 experience 0 certs and 0 degrees. I'm currently a hardware deployment tech and occasionally pull cable when clients need it. I can say I do have a pretty elaborate lab that I use to LAB EVERYDAY! That has been essential to me learning not how to only deploy networks and servers, but also manage them. I feel like my lab is the my most powerful learning tool. Highly recommend people getting started to get there hands on hardware and simulate work environments!

[@Itcareerquestions]

#labeveryday that's right! That is totally awesome! Good for you and thank you so much for commenting I greatly appreciate that!

[@isaacdonkor292]

I needed this👊

[@JCK119]

What are some other entry level job titles besides "help desk"? thanks ITCQ. Also what about entry level cyber / information security jobs?

[@ashleycbla]

Most IT people at higher levels have started in help desk to get their foot in the door and then move up to cyber security positions. You always have to start somewhere

[@laurengross5171]

my husband is studying for his network and A+ certifications he was great with help desk but needs to make real money eventually. how can he make $60k-$100k. we live in New York so the cost of living is high. Any suggestions of where he should apply to next would be greatly appreciated.

[@SurferGuru]

I needed this.

[@alicenorman5236]

Damn the last bit of this video was the most inspiring thing I've watched

[@matthill2957]

You are right, when I got my last job (not IT) but no experience at all in the field, I sold my self hard in the interview process. I said everything you said and then some. I needed the job bad.

[@HimeGirl15]

^_^ I’ve looked to this video for encouragement every time I doubted myself and I just landed an entry level help desk job in Nashville for $18 hourly. Glad I went for it and didn’t settle for less

[@MrCarlover500]

What was the company if you don't mind me asking? I'm in Nashville and looking to get my foot in the door

[@deadlymonitor0447]

I just got my BS Info Science degree but I picked this major randomly because my parents pressured me to pick something good. I have little to no experience, and I feel like I don't have the drive to keep learning new stuff over and over and over again--I just don't know how I feel about that, and I am worried. If I manage to land an entry IT Job somewhere in the future, it's going to be tough for me to push myself to learn, but my parents will be happy..Any tips?

[@davidwilson410]

Retired and Disabled. This sounds like great advice!

[@Itcareerquestions]

What do you think? Do you think you can WOW someone during an interview?

[@jolewhip]

I.T. Career Questions with 6 years of customer service at a grocery store, I feel more than inspired to try for a help desk job!

[@ashtreylil1]

The part at the end is even more important that wowing them. If you don't give up and are not discouraged at every denial of a job someone will eventually give you a chance. Thx Zach this was perfect timing for me.

[@Itcareerquestions]

You're welcome! I'm here to help.

[@Itcareerquestions]

Go get it!!!

[@juanjo11394]

yes, that's absolutely possible. I think thank God I did it and got a technical solutions rep IV job at HP this way, no degree, no certs, no experience, just God's grace hahaha! God bless you all!

[@quantaymccoy9472]

OMG!!!!! You really inspired me.

[@jacobmorales323]

Keep it up man you’re great

[@Itcareerquestions]

Thank you!

[@Itcareerquestions]

I'll do what I can!

[@Bioluv193]

Thank you for making me realize that I can add the 4 years of customer experience that I have!

[@YounqSauz]

your amazing bro thank you!!

[@gloglo1275]

I have over 20 years in IT. Started as a hardware technician, and worked my way to a CTO. A lot of hard work, long hours, lots of school because I kept on getting passed for higher promotions in my early career. Graduated Summa Cum Laude. I have an MBA in Technology Management, and Bachelor degree in computer science. Yet I can’t even get interviews. I’ve reached all executive recruiters/head hunters/staffing agencies, and nothing.

[@mickygd]

I work for an IT and customer service company that and I want a career change. I wanna stay within the company because I enjoy working here but I don’t wanna work in the department I work in HR anymore. I wanna get into an IT job but there are no internal IT jobs available. I’ve no experience in IT and I’m currently learning how to programme in my spare time, but otherwise I’ve nothing to get me a chance in the IT department. What tips have you got for someone in my situation?

[@semihozturk9665]

What programming languages are you learning? Im just wondering :) good luck tho

[@richardurbans5816]

I have only a 2 year computer science degree and I'm on disability and need a job asap? Can you help me?

[@stanleyisma7243]

What type of help desk jobs will hire ? Comcast or something

[@stevenrawin4830]

I got my it job 10 years ago without experience, with out certification. I was kick out from my schoo At the age of 18. Then i worked in Tesco for 2 years. Same time i developed some basic html web sites. Then I did a 6 month training course in Java. After that about 3 years i did a lot of courses online and developed some app and webs. On company recruited me for 1600 euros/ month At the same time they recruited an young engineer without experiences but with degree for 2800 euros / month But in one month the company canceled his contract. And i worked for four month for 1600 euro then 1800 euro for one year . Later I moved an other company where I was treated like an engineer with a reasonable salary. Five years later i valid my master degree by experience. Now I m a project manager. If you have talent you can enter in IT

[@Dom-rr4rv]

I was just hired for help desk, no real experience, currently obtaining my BS in IT. I have numerous customer service jobs, and an interest in computers. Just be adamant and show interest, I called 6-7 times a week to check the status of my application!

[@codyzeik1937]

This guy is smart, take his advice!!

[@Itcareerquestions]

Thanks

[@1liltonio]

Damn bro the motivation..... thanks ima take your advice

[@MrTlow88]

So you Would you say 3 years of customer service experience would get my resume noticed for an IT help desk position?

[@Itcareerquestions]

It definitely could, can't say for sure until you try.

[@UltraAtomic1]

You are the best! 👍

[@learntostrafe]

I got hired at my college as a student IT Field technician. Only experience I had was a 2 month internship as a technical assistant at a research company during my sophomore year in high school. I also told them that I have experience building and trouble shooting computers.

[@stiffupperlip4]

Good advice

[@manthing1467]

No degree no certs starting out, level 2 helpdesk at a point of sale company. Then got hired at an MSP, did my CCENT, taking the CCNA in under 2 weeks. I learn extremely fast and knew how to sell myself. Build a home lab its invaluable! And yea customer services skills are so important. Have to have those soft skillz

[@Itcareerquestions]

Soft skills all day long! Thank you for commenting, I hope more people see it!

[@manthing1467]

Passed the CCNA, that exam was rough. Now onto MCSA server 2016

[@drewmorg.]

You ballin now Man Thing?

[@scoirfmcboogerballs9390]

I just accepted a Technical Support Analyst position starting out at $42k a year with absolutely no experience. Just a hobbyist

[@kms2005111]

Man I know sound crazy, but its happen I just want to thank you & I wish God Bless you & safe you & ur family, I just follow what u said then I get an interview !!!! i was get lay off because the covid19 set in home open youtube then wow I find this video OMG. Don’t know what to say just I think God send you to me thank you soooooo much

[@corritaylor82]

I appreciate this! My job closed down due to COVID and I need a job like RIGHT NOW! I'm currently in school for all my CompTia certs and will eventually move on to my CCNA and CCNP. I just need to get my foot in the door so I can EXPLODE!!!

[@Itcareerquestions]

Sounds like you are on a great path! Best of luck!

[@CobaltFoxPlays]

I have APD, even when I have the work experience from my internship, almost 10 years in customer service, honor roll and my degrees, no certs... I get a fewof the interview by still no job. I'm still told... not enough related work experience... I also get spam calls of companies that want to hire me... ask if I'm willing to move to another country or ask for a lot of my personal information.

[@sorinswonderland]

Ok, but what jobs have the positions listed to even apply to? I think i have applied to all of them on indeed, LinkedIn, and dice. .Im not joking. I have a LOT of customer service experience.

[@enriquemerino8244]

I just did this, got my entry level with no professional IT experience. Just like he said just customer service experience, and Drive. :)

[@towermoss]

Customer Experience is experience for help desk. You're just learning a new checklist to follow.

[@errrkt]

How meaningful is it that can and have built custom computers?

[@johnjohn824]

great motivation

[@Valarius_J]

Was looking into changing jobs to IT myself because I've been doing freelance troubleshooting and hardware setup for the last ten years. Finally found something basic and local, entry level that seems to be about maintaining mostly on site systems. Then I hit the requirements section... again, this is ENTRY LEVEL HELP DESK, arguably the lowest rung on the IT ladder. Required Education Associate Degree or equivalent experience. Required Experience 3-5 years of relevant experience. A+ certification or equivalent experience at the minimum. Prefer candidates with certifications including: Network+, Security+, MCITP, and/or MCSE/MCSA certification Excellent customer service and organizational skills required to support executives, department heads, supervisors, administrative personnel, engineers and staff. Moderate understanding of desktop software/hardware including printer hardware, and the subsequent implementation, support, and repair of all. Moderate understanding of desktop Operating Systems from Microsoft. Moderate understanding of desktop imaging technologies such as WDS. Moderate understanding of networking protocols, topology, and troubleshooting. Moderate understanding of technology such as Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, LDAP, and ActiveSync. Moderate understanding of mobile technologies and their implementation in a corporate environment. Experience with GoGlobal, and Citrix XenApp would be beneficial. Hyper-V and vSphere experience a plus Must be able to work in a team environment and/or independently and have strong interpersonal skills. Must also have sufficient writing skills to produce policy and procedures in a clear and concise manner. Special Requirements Employee must be able to lift 50 pounds and can move desktop hardware. Employee must have reliable transportation to and from work. After hours and holiday work may be required depending on work volume, outages, and emergency situations. This will include at least one day on the weekends as part of the regular schedule each week. Ability to qualify for a government SECRET security clearance What the flying fuck?

[@OlgaPogozheva]

keep searching :) not all of those job posts are like that (many are, though, but dont get discouraged). As an employer, I would say these guys want a desperate pro who would do 100500 things for a lower pay (because the position says "entry level"...). Just a hack for employers to pay less. A lame tactics, but it works, unfortunately.

[@sajid1891]

Gotta get that interview first. Most people have connections where a person knows someone in the company. Then you gotta sell yourself.

[@emilioflores2720]

Love it!

[@leilanidoofy90]

Best advice for any job...NETWORK. Ask your friends, your uncle, cousin, start in the cafeteria or mailroom and talk to people daily! Get into meet up groups or even volunteer. Make sure you get seen. Let people know your looking and trust me some people will help and spread your name to the right people

[@OlgaPogozheva]

100% agree. Networking is your go-to thing; if you can't, at least start with LinkedIn.

[@nurhayat81]

So true. People underestimate networking especially on LinkedIn.

[@johnjohnson-oz8jv]

Is it a bad idea to show up to a business and introduce yourself these days? Ive sent out a few interviews for a few jobs that I know I'm qualified for but due to my lack of formal experience I need to find a way to get my foot in the door.

[@tartsstealth4186]

Put your resume on indeed and Glassdoor. It opened doors for me. Also if your in school or know people, contact them. Having your name in people’s mouths will really open new paths.

[@Itcareerquestions]

No, not at all as long as you aren't awkward about it and you don't look like a serial killer. Make sure you wear a tie or don't even bother though for real.

[@PM-vb4od]

Don't look like a serial killer is that your best advice dude? fucking jeezo

[@dannythompson6797]

I know this is 5 years old, But man this was very motivational for me trying to land an IT job! Thanks man!

[@Itcareerquestions]

You got this!

[@dannythompson6797]

@@Itcareerquestions Just landed my first IT Technician Specialist job! wooohoooo!! Thank you :)

[@Itcareerquestions]

Congratulations!!

[@shainahogan6921]

Question: How would you advise autistic adults in getting IT work? My husband has high functioning autism. He has a BS in IT programming (2014), but he's still underemployed; working for pizza delivery (since 2011). He has programmed a retro style pc game a couple years ago. He let me play it & I found it quite fun! Unfortunately, it's not completely finished yet. He's in need of an IT job, but he can never get past the interview. I worry that the interviewers aren't giving him a chance due to how they perceive him.

[@cipher3966]

I really think this is where we need to do something about the bias in hiring. There are programs that claim to teach people with autism how to perform better in interviews but I think this is unfair. If they have the skills they should have a chance at the job. Why teach them to be "normal" and not teach the hirers to be better judges of skill? which is their job People who have lows skills get jobs and people with high skills miss out. This is the fault of the hirers only, not the applicants

[@user-de5ln7xi9i]

1 year into my job with nothing and all I had was building my PC originally he was teaching me but after 3 days he hired me how? I went home and consumed everything IT and understand it. note I also in worked crazy hours but I did no questions asked and now I'm a bigger part of his company than I have ever imagined.

[@kevin71794]

I have BS in InfoSec and a ccna but I person who worked at Walmart will beat me to an IT job? Lmao it's been a struggle but this video did give me some hope and motivation to keep building my customer service experience....currently working at a TMobile corporate call center right out of college

[@elijahwillis1941]

I needed this Zach thank you!!

[@A_Little_O_Everything]

An internal IT job came open where I work and I was about to pass on applying because I though I was not qualified until I talked to a friend of my whose actually in the IT department and he told me I would be good for the job and if I get hired they would train me anyway and already being into computers and stuff I shouldn't have no problem, and he said don't sell yourself short on the application because the questions are broad so if asked do you have any experience in IT, even if you ever helped someone with a computer issue I could honestly say, Yes I have IT experience, because the question never asked on the job IT experience, so I was able to use what I've done in my personal life as experience, and suprisingly I just got contacted today for a interview

[@codyzeik1937]

3/10 companies are looking to hire the RIGHT person. Have a personality, pass their IQ test, and sell your-self in the interview.

[@4eyes2killingyou]

If they don't have anything, how are they getting interviews in the first place? Customer service experience obviously helps but it seems to me like they either have a friend in the company or have the devil's luck.

[@brandonthevisionary485]

I’m gonna go with that

[@mohwe1007]

working in retail atm, and i definetly got the customer server experience, dealing with people everyday has done wonders for me i've yet to get into IT, but dammit, im close to just going for it

[@leomonk4501]

Have you found one yet

[@CP-hb4ff]

There’s a 16 year veteran tech person who just failed a 901 somewhere....just chillin. Take the comment as is haha. Of course you can do it, but should you?

[@chrish2494]

Thank you

[@mkallers]

I went to the school and I have 2 certs and still,can't land a job in IT.

[@Lefty1x]

Every time a recruiter calls they say “I’ll send your information over but we are looking for someone with more IT experience.” That’s when I know I’m not getting a call back. Been happening the last 6 months.

[@NaijaPrince15]

THATS whats up! lol love it