Things to Know Before Getting into IT - Information Technology

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I wanted to take some time to explain some things that you should really consider before getting into the IT field. I have over 10 years of experience in this field and have a vast knowledge of the industry.
If you are considering a career in Information Technology I strongly suggest that you take the time to watch this video and consider my points.
If you have any thoughts or questions please feel free to comment. I would love to hear what your experience is or if you have anything else to offer!
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[@blainefiasco8225]

It's always easy to tell people to follow their passion when your passion has money in it. Most of us don't have that luxury. I want a job in IT to finance my passion

[@thisispi1491]

I think IT is for problem solvers and people thinking outside of the box. You don't need to be a total nerd you need to be curious, logical and creative, if you are helpful or people person it's a big plus. BEST IT people do NOT always have or started with a crazy passion for computers. Some people have passion for solving and creating something bigger something helpful meaningful and are passionate about learning new things... exceeding at those things.. and they are all insanely curious and that is what keeps them going :) ... Remember that for most of curious people passion comes with doing something well and getting better at it, discovering something every day , so don't give up!

[@zenchiassassin283]

I want to create AIs and create another universe, a virtual one.

[@justclips6900]

GOAT COMMENT

[@kirkwilson6653]

I really appreciate this comment. Thanks

[@heavensno487]

Absolutely! I couldn't agree with your comment more. There is a belief that if your not passionate about something you shouldn't do it. Thousands upon thousands of people do not know their passion, that doesn't mean they shouldn't try for a good job.

[@journey4109]

What if I'm already 40 years old. I still have passion, interest to IT technologies, I'm curious. Also, I'm willing to learn,work hard, my memory works good but the same time lack of logical thinking and creative mind. I tend to follow instructions all the time seriously. So, what to do then ? Is there any point to get into IT field in this case, at my age ? Is there specialty in IT field for people like me ?

[@caneloalvarez1516]

Sadly I don't have passion about anything

[@Youngbaked551]

Conor McGregor what about ufc?

[@insidethematrix755]

But you're the two division champion. Is it because they took one of your belts away???

[@AgentSeventyOne]

You ain't passionate about fookin nootin!?

[@mohammadjahid1970]

Conor McGregor no chill

[@nay2186]

Conor McGregor 😂😂😂

[@brack25c]

So basically be willing to learn. I have life experience and having passion is not a requirement to he good at something. Many doctors, scientists, and lawyers do not feel passionate about their jobs. Having a robust mind and good attitude seem like a good aptitude for IT.

[@nathancrosswhite8292]

Tbh my passion is good sex but im not going to be a porn star so a career in I.T is what im doing

[@research_before_u_type]

You don't have to be passionate about something to get into it! You can become passionate about it through the success that you get from it, especially if you're the type of person who just wants to do their job well despite what the job is.

[@eli.s1098]

Love the way you put that line!

[@SpiritsBB]

"those people drive me crazy" On the flip side, you drive those people crazy.

[@Itcareerquestions]

+SpiritsBB HA, you are absolutely right!

[@Ingles4allYou]

18 minutes by driving with same speed without stop nor reduce. It is a dream!!! In Brazil the most we ca drive with stop or reduce is 4 seconds in very slow speed My god - What a difference of quality of life

[@georgethezebra7496]

+AprendaFacil damn you don't have highways in Brazil? Lol

[@tanzeelamariam1356]

haha same in my country.

[@jacobtaylor5879]

You should come visit!!

[@tiagoseger]

Come on man hahaha. We also have always in Brazil man.

[@angelnunez927]

what if I really like the money and I'm passion it about getting money

[@KevZen2000]

The Medical field pays more than IT. Become a doctor, RN, or other positions, which pay a lot more. Don't go into IT for the money, because many IT jobs today pay like shit.

[@wiiiz3]

KevZen2000, besides nursing, good paying health jobs are very competitive, the chance of someone becoming a dr is very slim.

[@kristyregister8412]

Angel Nunez don't go into health care job market is really starting to suck people who don't work in it don't know

[@karlsmith6690]

Then become a businessman.

[@WayToManyAssassins]

Angel Nunez Money isn't everything. Do something you enjoy. Not something that makes you the most money

[@davejones4740]

I left school with nothing. Now I run my own business. School never interested me. I have common sense and life skills.Be practical is important.

[@Itcareerquestions]

+Dave Jones Thank you for commenting.

[@sarahporter2474]

Actually I love the field.. And I have the passion for it. But I need to know more so please help me in doing that.

[@nadeemkadur3961]

Thanks for your comment Dave Jones

[@amycrumedy6586]

If you have common sense and good life skills you can make it you are right.

[@johnnypapa3977]

@Neso 🤣🤣

[@RobWill5864]

Can you just 'acquire' a passion???

[@buzzluxx1042]

I used to be pationate about computers, till I started working in IT. This career is really a soul sucking path to choose.

[@adwena9934]

I'm passionate about art. I'm even more passionate about writing my novels enough to learn to publish as a one man team. But that doesn't pay. I can't bank on it. :( I never had access to computers until later in life, graduating high school in 2005. Got a BA of Studio Art. I'm not passionate about computers, but I'm passionate about painstaking detail work. Streamlining thousands of tiny errors until there is only perfection. Is that something that could lead to passion for IT career jobs? Soul searching is rough, man

[@zwels]

I couldn't agree more with this. Passion helping others is a must! Thank you for the video everything you said was on point.

[@Itcareerquestions]

+Zach Welch Thank you! Glad you liked the video and I hoped that what I put out there was pretty much on point. It seemed like it was.

[@heBereal]

Video is 4 years old and highly motivational, I greatly appreciate this.

[@KayleeCee]

This is exactly the type of video I've been looking for, a real person who works in IT telling it like it is. I'm dying to watch more of your videos, but I'm doing the A+ 901 boot camp tomorrow and taking the test on Monday, so I need to study. I'll be watching more next week.

[@Rafael57YT]

Thank you, that was really inspirational!

[@PC-Addicts]

Well-said... very well-said. Great video!

[@emmanuelabiona9662]

I like how brutally honest he was.

[@ms.nettepak2616]

Thank you for making this video! I almost started a program that I liked but wasn't passionate about. Thanks to your video it made me really think about what I am passionate about and to pursue that. You really saved me a few years of my life and a lot of money! Thanks again!

[@SFBWasTaken]

Video helped a lot in helping decide IT was definitely for me. Always been really passionate for computers ever since I was kid playing Roller Coaster Tycoon. It made me fascinated to figure more programs, how to solve issues on computers. Eventually, I came more interested in learning computers itself. Thank you a lot.

[@Itcareerquestions]

+SFB No problem. Glad you found this useful.

[@austinhamilton5105]

Hell yeah Brother

[@kubasniak]

Sir! You are great! Thank you for the video.

[@fhdz505]

Great info! My son feels that Cyber Security isn't his "thing". He's always educating himself with IT, building computers, trouble shooting issues and finding solutions for his own personal and friends computers. He's leaning towards changing his major to IT. Glad to hear from you, one in the field for years, that volunteering in that field will set him apart. Same recommendation and advice I'm giving him.

[@dannyjohansen6957]

your talk about being passionate about computer rather then just liking computers really helped me. my dad is a mechanic to and I was really weighing out what to do. and listing to this really helped me decide to take the next step. Thank you!

[@Itcareerquestions]

+danny johansen No problem. Glad I could help! Good luck!

[@gQuaresma07]

honestly, if I was able to make a living in my country with a degree in Music or History....I would go for it. But sadly I can't that is why I got into IT.!! I like computers, but damn, I will be (as you say in the video) studying and learning all my life!

[@Itcareerquestions]

+Abdul Gemayyel It's okay, you'll make it through!

[@z1lla4]

what i love about computers is just how much you can apply into them. what you can make and do and how you tell it to act. but the greatest thing i like about it the most is just how easy you can run into problems if you aren't careful. you can stay up nights trying to find the issue and address it as you grow more and more frustrated. this is by far the best part because at this point many people turn around and say "i have had enough of technology!" It pushes me to the limits where you either bend or break and i choose to bend. its almost like life, you are faced with many challenges but you never stop where you are because the world doesnt wait for you.

[@rouowward6917]

I just ran into this video I'm really grateful that you said what you said because I feel as if I have something to contribute the field. I am very personable and have been complemented on various occasions for my customer service skills. Customers always invite me out to chill lol ik wtf right lol. There was so much trepidation surrounding my entry into the field and you def helped me out man. Respect.

[@souljamob1tv]

Insightful video. Thanks big bro. You put some sound things on my mind and I greatly appreciate it.

[@Itcareerquestions]

No problem. Good luck!

[@gdavis29]

This man speaks the truth the whole truth and nothing but the truth...

[@Itcareerquestions]

+gregory davis Thank you!

[@wpletch61]

basic stuff any profession you need to be passionate about it

[@centurygothicc2400]

Hi! quick question, which field has stronger math; IT/CS/Software Engineering/Computer engineering. And which has lesser.

[@keonbush6135]

Could only speak for my college, UCF but from least amount of math to most, it is IT, Software Engineering and CS, then Computer Engineering

[@Gregk123]

Most informative, down-to-earth video and, obviously, a very well driven person. I wish you and your career the very best, and thank you so much for your candor.

[@Itcareerquestions]

+Greg K. Thank you very much I appreciate that!

[@CTManSir]

Honest stuff. Thanks for the help!

[@masha1683]

This man straight calling me out lol I don’t know if I have a passion for computers, all I know is that I’m interested in them. But i don’t think I really have a passion for anything, so my interest in computers is the best I’ve got 🤷🏼‍♀️ at least I’m just a freshman in high school so I have time I guess

[@darrenn7472]

meh, just keep digging about certain aspects about it to develop a passion. I work with autistic kids. i have no passion with children. but i found immense interest in ABA therapy and the techniques used to provide education and help autistic children learn new skills. I've learned I enjoy the learning techniques, applying them, and seeing the results. I feel that can translate to IT, in the right aspect. I've started to learn Python coding to test my knowledge with codes and such. it's hard, but it's fun when i interact with other coders, challenging myself to find bugs more experience coders put out, and even thinking of ways codes are applied.

[@ek1578]

Is anyone passionate about anything that can become a career when they’re in high school? You’re young, just try everything till you find something you enjoy, then pursue that

[@jtc9098]

I’m 30 years old and still not sure what I’m passionate about. I’ve worked in sweatshops and sweated my ass off doing grunt work, hated it. I really enjoyed working in retail and helping customers, but the pay wasn’t enough to survive on. I work in healthcare now as a surgical tech, the pay is very nice, but doctors and nurses aren’t always the easiest people to work with. They will literally drive you to drinking. I consider myself a people person, but it seems like when other people hate their job, it will make you question yours. I’ve always been a team player, but when other people are constantly nagging and complaining, it ruins team chemistry. I’m confident I will find my passion eventually, but it’s a frustrating task my friend. I’m just going to call it “Life”.

[@Interestingworld4567]

can u tell me whats the difference between Computer Science and Information Systems and IT?

[@orimorningstar7094]

francisco santos computer science is programming. Information system is a bit of everything from repairs, networking, programming, troubleshoots and all that.

[@Interestingworld4567]

Thank You

[@tristanphillipsshadowalker4633]

THANK YOU !! I've been thinking alot about this but really, you made me realise how much I want to do this !!

[@Itcareerquestions]

No problem. Good luck!

[@LisaKinoti]

I have always loved computers since a very young age, and have even worked some cool jobs due to my computer knowledge, but I am finding more and more now that jobs are wanting the applicants to have a Bachelor's degree and they do not even care in what. This is why I have decided to go back to school and of course since I love computers, I have of course chosen to get a BS in IT. I am glad I found your channel, because I know I will need a lot of the information you have here. I think that if I can apply a lot of this non-academically acquired real life experience you have here to my assignments and practicals, I will do very well and will be better prepared when I really enter the field fully. You are right. Experience is more valuable than just having theoretical knowledge. I have subscribed to you! Thank you! :-)

[@andrewc0128]

0:00 - 5:00 = "Make sure you are passionate about IT instead of just liking computers. 5:00 - 10:00 = "Some people have certifications, I don't." I Cant tell you what the rest of the video has in it cuz I already wasted enough time.

[@gotbletu]

lols 90% of my classmates donno shit about computer going into computer field

[@Itcareerquestions]

gotbletu Yeah that happens a lot.

[@Bebos420]

+PC Simplest omg same

[@jeanm7293]

+PC Simplest Thanks for the video. I am still waiting for the 2nd part of this video: You promised to upload a video that talks about the steps you took in order to overcome shyness in order to be able to talk to people. Please share your experience. Thanks again for your time.

[@Itcareerquestions]

I am going to try to work on this video for you today. Again while in the car! I have a funny thing with doing car videos!

[@Itcareerquestions]

+Jean M Here is the video you were looking for on Shyness. Hope this answers some questions. kzbin.info/www/bejne/sF7NnHecpZuCq6M

[@joshclark1814]

Thank you, I've been worried about if I should even major in IT and I had no clue what to do to help me to achieve success in my field. This made me feel more comfortable with perusing this and the tips have given me a lot of plans for the future.

[@corbinwantland7669]

Great Video. Thank you very much for his info, very helpful. In understand this completely. Would you consider it difficult to get a job as a Network Administrator?

[@mnadeem7958]

Great Video!! so informative...I really liked that point "you don't need a degree to show the world who you are" . Keep motivating people.

[@Itcareerquestions]

Thank you, I will do my best!

[@fffrllrrr6193]

Great advice! I want to someone tell me this 5 years ago, I am burned out.

[@MayorOfTown]

Hey man, great video that conveys an honest voice on entering the world of IT. I love computers and tech and am working on getting an appropriate degree for IT. Unfortunately, I work in the military and in my situation getting an education and self-teaching is about the extent of my resume' building prospects. I've been worried about my lack of job experience and I really appreciated your examples of volunteering at non-profits and schools. If you know of other way to help with experience (while working a full time job) I am all ears. Thanks!

[@charlesjohnson9573]

Thanks for your very helpful insight.im getting ready to start a new chapter in life. This is it IT.

[@lg1618]

THIS GUY IS AN AWESOME ADVISER , i like him , he cleared all my doubts but , i have only 1 question that "is it legall shooting a video in a car while driving lol???"

[@Itcareerquestions]

I'm not sure if it's legal. YOLO. Thank you though, I appreciate it! Good luck to you!

[@lg1618]

+I.T. Career Questions ur welcm

[@thefirstXYZ]

Same thoughts. This guy is a "smardiot". Smart and idiot for driving while making a 20-minute video.

[@batogyasi1713]

Which field is the best to get a degree in IT, computer science or cyber security?

[@psilo8702]

CS

[@TheAdvertissement]

corey david Computer Science and Cyber Security have the same acronym. Btw, the answer is Computer Science

[@concepcionz17]

bato gyasi Cyber Security is HOT right now...

[@jw801]

Great video, starting with the first question about being being passionate about it to the last point about sociability and customer service - that's one thing I will definitely need to build over the next few years. I love technology so much, and I've always watched youtube videos and reviews of every new device that comes out, be it new CPUs, or other hardware components. I've always been extremely interested in mobile devices, from when device manufacturers wouldn't even list the CPU frequency because it didn't matter when paired with 64MB RAM. There was almost like a boom in 2009/2010 when android devices had somewhat caught up with the iPhone. The transitions from resistive to capacative touch, the leaps from normal resolution to high definition and the advancement of single-core to dual-core to quad-core CPUs - it was an incredible time for me and there was an unbeleivable passion. Now it seems we have kind of hit a plateau, but I'm sure that will come back because there are always other new technologies like wearables and VR that that continue to evolve. Technology is truly amazing, it never stops and is arguably exponential in its evolution - very very exciting.

[@pitogojake6713]

love this mhan.. thank you for your advice.

[@cathrynburger5258]

There is a lot of truth to what Zach says. I worked with Zach at his very first IT job in education and passion will definitely take you farther in this field. You have to keep up all the time. I'm doing a video with Zach soon about women in IT. I started as a POS tech specialist right out of school and I am now an IT Manager for the 5th largest company in the world DPDHL. So can't wait to tell my story!!

[@Itcareerquestions]

+Cathryn Burger Very excited!

[@weedlebunz]

Im a 19 year old college student and am going to college for Network Administration

[@arawinkumaarselvakkumar]

Great video. I'm currently doing my Diploma in ICT and this video helped me in understanding IT, experience and field of technology. Thank you

[@14jojoba]

Thank you so much for the video. Very inspiring.

[@amgd62]

Can someone who is not good at math , be good at IT ??

[@Itcareerquestions]

Yes.

[@jeffersondelacruz5198]

Abdullah Mohammed haha im not good at math too.

[@KevZen2000]

There isn't alot of math used in a lot of the IT industry. Outside of Data Science, Software Engineering, etc., math is elementary at best.

[@amgd62]

KevZen2000 thanks 4 clarifying

[@anthonyguy2416]

im at ease right now :)

[@ambergreene6032]

I have just recently got my associates in computer information systems and was really worried about not having any certifications yet and can't go back for my bachelor's. this gave me a little hope lol cause I've always been passionate about it. just no certification and no experience at this time :/ only thing I have is my 3.9 GPA do u think that's enough?

[@Itcareerquestions]

+Amber Greene You should be fine. Use some of your free time to study and keep moving forward. If you love it you'll stick with it.

[@ambergreene6032]

+PC Simplest thanks! I Def will! I love it all but the most interesting thing I studied was networking it was awesome.

[@brendonmcgee8564]

I appreciate it bub. I'm going to OSUIT, and that is the one thing that appeals to me. The ever changing market with the IT department, plus the expansion of new technology, seemingly every other week, it is a great career investment, and will continue to grow. I love the fact that the situation can and will change, especially since the interfaces, both in software and hardware are in the early stages of development, which helps with the advancements while not only working, but also stimulates the body and mind while finding ways to improve.

[@parkercushingable]

I signed up for my first computer class today at the local JC. Personal computing repair and installation. Can't wait!

[@andreme7326]

Most of the people that have jobs don't actually like them or are far from being passionate about them. What say say in this vidoe sounds too idelictic and unreal for this world.

[@Itcareerquestions]

I dunno, I must work in a fairy tale world then because everyone that I've worked with in I.T. has loved working in that field. Most have had some type of passion for what they do.

[@thatgui88]

@@Itcareerquestions you srs

[@bulklogan539]

Two words: SETH ROGAN lol

[@Itcareerquestions]

+Bulk Logan Lol, I haven't heard this one before.

[@Pirategod23]

I.T. Career Questions yeah the voice and look kinda

[@membypoudel3582]

i thik he is seth's bro😂

[@amylau8021]

thank you. I had was in a customer service type role before I ended up in this helpdesk job nearly a month ago. your video cheered me up and is a good guide. thank you again, sir.

[@Itcareerquestions]

You're welcome.

[@peterscalise3101]

Well said. The same thing goes for pretty much any job, field or career. Like myself, you can have many interests, but it is definitely different than being passionate about something.

[@LPTV84]

This is informal, but sadly it's too truthful about my current issue and that is I have no passion for computer programming and IT ... yet, for some reason, a part of me still says: "WELL YOU BARELY TRY IT! A PASSION WILL COME IF YOU TRY IT!" I don't know, but is that normal? I mean I love what computers do, but I still don't know enough and the only programming I maybe passionate for is web designing, yet it's so difficult to find work and ... I don't know, I feel burnt out about it.

[@Itcareerquestions]

You don't necessarily need to be truly passionate about the field to work in it. But it definitely helps A LOT. I first started doing web development and I thought I loved it...I started doing non-web development I.T. things and I found that I was extremely passionate about it. It's different for everyone. Having a passion for something just makes it easier.

[@LPTV84]

I.T. Career Questions I agree, and personally I think my passion is there, but I let it get hindered by some outside influence as much as my own because I am growing, but I fail a lot and that hurts me :(

[@Itcareerquestions]

Failure is part of growing.

[@zeep32696]

I'm passionate about gaming and want to be involved in the development of video games, but I lack any and all knowledge about IT and computers :(

[@matematrix3916]

shanzpro It's not too hard to gather some general knowledge about computers etc., just have a talk with a friend or the nerd from your school, and when you reach a set level, you are gonna be teaching the rest yourself.

[@captaineric5276]

If you want to be involved in working with video games, then I would look into Computer Science because that's one of the only curriculum where you could learn how to develop video games. IT isn't going to teach you that very much.

[@Akihito007]

shanz Loving gaming and actually working on one is totally different. Are you willing working 100+ hours a week in programming or graphic designing during crunch time?

[@WadeEdaw]

Don't pursue gaming. I got an associates degree in game design and now I'm not even interested in the industry anymore after meeting people in the field who have shared horror stories.

[@howardshowered]

Thanks for this video! really motivates me to get out and learn!

[@Itcareerquestions]

Get out and do your thang!

[@daniellee8162]

Thank you for the talk. I never looked at it like that but I really do like computers a lot. I have a degree and it will get your foot in the door but the problem is that you still have to go through the process. Knowing someone...that makes it so much easier along with experence.

[@tykeithgrace8135]

Hello :D IT or Cyber Security? please give your opinion. thanks before ;D

[@Itcareerquestions]

Cyber Security. PERIOD.

[@kristupasantanavicius9093]

Programming.

[@miiint2260]

Does Cyber Security means Ethical Hacking??

[@Casperx9373]

I don't have a computer .. the only time that I used computer its when I was a kid .. or at school cause we take computer science as a subject .. but I don't own one at home .. but I'm so interested in this field .. I'm not saying I'm passionate about it .. Bc I'm not really updated when it comes to technology .. but I'm welling to be creative and work hard in this field and I do BELIVE that once I get into it .. I'll develop that passion .. I'm so scared to get into this field .. I just graduated ..

[@Casperx9373]

I'm not really that great when it comes to computers .. cause as I said I don't have a computer at home .. but I would love to be part of this community ..

[@Itcareerquestions]

Follow your dreams.

[@fikilebruce4323]

I.T. Career Questions what subjects of IT

[@muradosman9998]

I have a friend who didn’t have passion for computers and technology. But now she’s so good in IT. She chose this field because it’s lucrative and has high demands.

[@JD-rv7sf]

Thats the same for me.

[@stevenrathod1356]

Wow man. Just wonder upon your account and this video today. Totally inspired me to complete my IT degree. Will be watching more of your videos. Thank you!

[@Itcareerquestions]

Awesome! Good luck! I hope it all works out for you!

[@daviddraiman9424]

How did you get a job with no degree? In 2016 EVERYONE requires a bachelors.

[@Itcareerquestions]

Everyone requires a degree or equivalent in experience. I have the experience.

[@RaulRamirez-qq4td]

David Draiman typically experience outvalues/outweighs a degree unless you have a degree with experience

[@RaulRamirez-qq4td]

think about it, you can't get most jobs out there just with a degree because you'll have no experience, unless they train you or you come out of a trade/vocational school and are certified in something (which is overlooked a lot by universities as the only route after high school but isn't)

[@jessicaresendez1969]

I notice most require 1+ years of experience. How did you get a job to help you gain your experience? Just hope you get lucky and someone hires you based on your interest?

[@omni-slashingnumbawon4215]

Jessica Resendez It's how you do on the interview. If you havent noticed, bullshitting to get the job is how this country works.

[@mysticpluto1232]

You sent experience out in the field and you're driving by fields

[@Highly_caffeinated]

Hey there! Love your videos. You mentioned that you worked for a school district. Most school districts require multiple letters of recommendation as a part of the application process. How did you go about getting letters of references for an IT position at a school district with minimal experience? Thank you for your time, Morgan

[@nathanyoung8284]

Watching this video well on my way to finishing an IT bachelor's degree. My high school counselor was floundered when I told her I wanted to go into IT because she felt it was a waste of my social skills! Glad to hear I'm going on the right path. For what it's worth, I'm 21. I will say, I think a college degree is becoming more important in this field as more people find their way into it. It's becoming necessary to see that a potential employee has the acumen and persistence to be able to get through college. I used to do martial arts and one of my head instructors was a higher-up in Information Systems at IBM. He told me that, when I had finished my degree, he'd find an open spot for me to fill in under his wing. He impressed upon me that the degree was important, which I don't think was as big of a deal in 1999 - even to 2010/11/12/whenever you got your job - because there were fewer people who cared to learn about the intricacies of data comms or how to replace a hard drive and reformat an OS.

[@ZiyaB3ast]

Dude, i just want a job to live my life. Idk where and what i am doing. Im getting straight As doing mediocre gen eds at a community college thinking im making progress when in reality i dont know where i am going. Any decent, not high paying, but decent paying job seems to have something messed up attached to it. I cant find anything.

[@ZiyaB3ast]

And this passion you keep talking about is like this golden ticket that i cant seem to ever reach. Its driving me insane

[@user-ri9cn2rs5i]

GenialBunion I feel like I’m in the exact same situation right now.

[@josephvogel1473]

I reccomend you look into the military route.

[@Gamerad360]

You need to get into a great program, or get some certs.

[@rachaeladeline]

Try a community college

[@trickyhi]

I wish I could show this to about half of my IT office.

[@Itcareerquestions]

+Riley Marcoux do it!

[@madridistadhruba6627]

Its something i was searching for, Much appreciation.

[@redouanebahmad1039]

Thank you for your input

[@roce6296]

I want to get in IT but I have know knowledge about computers.

[@Itcareerquestions]

Start learning!

[@roce6296]

Where should I start? I plan to get my BS for information system management.

[@Farahelmoh123]

where though

[@WayToManyAssassins]

Ron Cerbito If you don't know anything then you obviously don't have a passion or interest smh. I've been toying with computers since I was 4.

[@santosstamang3004]

Ron Cerbito same here

[@gwgux]

I agree with everything in this video. Passion is #1 and being able to communicate with others is #2. If I knew what I know now back when I was first starting out my life would've been very different. For starters, I would not have gone to college. My 4 year degree didn't help me get jobs as much as I thought it would. It basically helped with HR screening resumes and even then I'd constantly get passed up by people with more job experience while I was first starting out. I had vocational school in high school, I should have just stuck with that and got a job at a school district or some other place to start out with. Also I want to bring up student loan debt. I'm very fortunate in having paid mine off, however, it's only been about 10 years since I graduated and since then it's gotten tons more expensive to where it's something that I'd recommend not doing unless you absolutely need to in order to get into IT so it really depends on what career you want in IT. In my case I'm the Network Admin at my work place. I manage Windows servers, Linux servers, routers, firewalls, switches, etc. There's very little that I learned in college that I wouldn't have learned in the field, online, and from numerous computer books (yes they still exist). It basically amounted to getting a jump start on problem solving skills, a jump start on some programming skills, a jump start on technical knowledge, and technical writing (like how to write manuals and other forms of documentation) which is about the only thing that was unique about it. I didn't need biology, or calculus, or history to be able to do the job. That being said I'm glad for my college experience as it did help me grow as a person and while things like biology, and history have no career relevance what so ever, they did help me become a little more rounded and it did help a little in relating to non-technical people, but only a little. I got the bulk of my communication skills by fixing PCs for people and also working at a gas station in high school to save up money for college. The rest I figured out as I went along on the job, but being good at communication was really important. I wouldn't be where I am today if it wasn't for good communication skills. I wouldn't consider my college years to be complete waist because for me they were a great experience, but the resulting student loan debt crippled what I could afford to do with my life afterwards. It took me 10 long years after college and not being able to do much with my life to finally pay off my student loans. Given how they've held me back in life, I would not have gone to college to be a network admin and now 10 years latter, I really would not advise anyone to do so either. I had a few months of deciding whether to pay the rent on my apartment or sending a loan payment while having to go to my parents house to eat because money was too tight and it was just me living alone without a family. College is LOT more expensive now than it was 10 years ago. I welcome anyone into the world of IT if they have the passion and drive for it, but if you can avoid college, do it because the student loan debt is going to be bad when you get out and bankruptcy does not get rid it. Unlike any other debt, student loan debt is with you for the rest of your life unless you pay it off. You may luck out and find a vocational school to help get you the basics and save yourself a ton of money. Otherwise, start learning on your own if you haven't done so already. You're going to be learning on your own after school anyway so you may as well start now. Then start getting those temp jobs to build the experience and go up from there.

[@Itcareerquestions]

+gwgux If I could give your reply a million thumbs up, I would totally do it. Thank you so much for this comment because it really provides a completely different aspect of School VS. Experience that I did not shed light on(and have not shed light on yet) in an of my videos. Many people will argue with you on going to school or not going to school, currently I work with two system administrators that did not go to college and they are some very smart fella's, so it really goes to show you that sometimes experience far outweighs the benefits of having a degree. Now on the other hand I've actually been turned down two jobs because I did NOT go to college. One common tip that I would recommend to anyone that gets turned down from a job is to ask(if they don't tell you) why you were turned down from the job. This may be a little awkward but this will at least give you some insight on what potential employers are looking for. All in all this really can go both ways for sure, but I'm very thankful for your comment because it's extremely refreshing to receive some input on someone who attended college and their thoughts about it. Congratulations on how far you have come and I'm glad you are now out of debt. Keep on nerding!!

[@gwgux]

+PC Simplest Thanks! Glad you found my comment helpful! You're absolutely right about asking why if you get turned down for a job. Not everyone is going to tell you why especially if you never get past the HR screening process that only looks at resume keywords, but it also goes hand in hand with doing the follow up contact with them after your interview. When I was interviewing I'd normally wait a week after the interview and then do a follow up contact with them if I hadn't heard back. It's a good way to remind them that you still exist and that you're still interested, and if they tell you that they decided on someone else, you're already in a dialog with them making it easier to ask why you were not chosen for it. The college thing does go both ways. Part of the problem is that most job postings I've seen require at least an associates degree even though the job does not require it. I can't tell you how many times I've seen jobs for ENTRY LEVEL help desk call centers where their job is to tell you to reboot the computer that requires at least a 2 year degree. It's asinine. My advice: work while in school! I was lucky enough to be in a college where they hired students for the help desk to help other students with their computers for things like cleaning out viruses, troubleshooting Internet connections and the like. If you're lucky enough to find something like that because it's easier to work around your class schedule, do it. It's work experience you can use on the resume after college. I can honestly say that my 4 years in college did help me with that screening process and it did help me get to the interviews. However, it was my experience that landed me jobs more so than the degree and working while in college helped after college. Also some jobs don't offer advancement without a college degree. In the end it's really a damned if you do and damned if you don't situation due to stagnant wages and high student loan debt. The trick is to find something you want to do in IT and then figure out the cheapest way to get there and as I mentioned in my last comment, it really depends on what you want to do in IT as that'll change what you have to look at to find that balance. Back when I was first starting out I could've avoided college. Today if I was just starting out, probably not because of asinine HR screening, but there are some jobs out there that'll give you a chance. They're just not as easy to find. You're most likely going to be doing temp jobs to build experience to offset not having that degree depending on what you want to do. Oh and networking (as in people not computer networks :P) while doing the temp jobs helps too. Some temp jobs lead to permanent jobs and sometimes you can meet people who might be able to hand your resume in to a manager they know to allow you to avoid the asinine HR screening process. I also wouldn't expect a permanent job right after college (if one goes that route) either. Temp jobs may be all a newbie will get in some cases, but to those people I'd stress that it's OK to work temp jobs because it's builds that experience you need on the resume (even if you don't learn much from those jobs themselves) to allow you get better jobs later.

[@ngawangsangpo821]

A perfectly boosting and informative video Definitely earned a subscriber..

[@averyjohnson7600]

I'm getting my A+ and Security + certifications, a senior in high school (17yo) is that good?

[@Itcareerquestions]

That's good yes. Will you be different to colleges? No, not really just a little ahead of the curve in most places.

[@averyjohnson7600]

Why don't you be a nurse? Why computers, its fun why else? :p

[@averyjohnson7600]

I did make an app nothing crazy but I really like developing I'm more into infosec

[@TheOlavarria49]

You are in the right path.

[@danielstony70]

i got the customers service skills but no knowledge of anything i.t .. the money is my passion so it will drive me to learn

[@MVPMTKING]

Money drives me to learn and it's working, not everyone is the same

[@roblamastus]

Look up technology companies and watch their youtube channels. You might be surprised what you learn. Great video man, your point on CS is a huge deal.

[@Adaysia2008]

This was everything I needed! I'm a recent graduate and I obtained my Bachelors in CTIS (Computer Technology & Information Systems). At first I went from being highly passionate about IT and Technology to losing that passion. Computers are something I love BUT as I've gotten into education, I've noticed there's so many things I can do with it. That's my problem. I'm stuck in a crossroad. I learned a pinch of everything in school but EXPERIENCE is not something I got that is needed. I wish I could get that experience and get myself back into it.

[@ChamberlainCody]

Good video. But first 4 minutes is nothing but repeating the word passionate lol

[@Itcareerquestions]

+Cody Chamberlain I hope that my passionate speech about being passionate about technology helps others realize their passion for technology so that together we can become passionate buddies and talk about how passionate we are about talking about how passionate each and every one of us is passionate about technology. Sorry...I had to.

[@ChamberlainCody]

+PC Simplest HAHA I was hoping I would get a response like this. Thank you! XD

[@Itcareerquestions]

+Cody Chamberlain Haha no problem. Thanks again!

[@xiachan9226]

Drink water everytime he says "like"

[@Itcareerquestions]

+Yui Metal hell yeah! That sounds like a fun game! Change water with tequila.

[@johnarsenal6038]

Hahahahahahaah i just realized every sentence that he speaks has a “like” in it lol

[@joshuatelem8796]

Best IT advice video I have seen yet!

[@Danny1981able]

I have to say something here because this video is great and your doing a great service informing young people about IT. There's many fields of IT that you can work in and those fields requiere diferent people skills. You can do tech support or server support and in those you will be solving problems and interacting with a team. Most of the time you have to talk to people. The other field that exist in IT is software development or web development. The thing you have to remember is you have to be good learning programming languages and bening good at math. No so much at bening good at math but being able to solve problems.

[@rcolucci09]

If he is an IT "baller" then why is he driving a cheap commuter car? Im trying to get into IT/Dev/CS for the $$$. let me rephrase. "gimme dat Zuckerberg money Mother F*cker!!" I wanna hear from the guy driving a Lamborghini with his hot wife in passenger seat. where is that video? someone please post.

[@seanroy7874]

Yeah you're not gonna get that kinda money unless you're a director. Good luck.

[@Itcareerquestions]

+Richard Colucci IT Baller...man I wish. Totally balling in my Nissan Altima though.

[@jacobmorales323]

Richard Colucci can't wait till reality hits you

[@neileshdeokali7362]

Richard Colucci you are a cake to say that...you probably drive your NP ten toes...idiot!!!

[@neileshdeokali7362]

Richard Colucci one more thing...i drive an expensive sports car and have a hot wife by my side...hear this...you are a cake!!! From the ITGuyKZN

[@SharkWitchMeruna]

One of my friends (who works in IT) suggested IT to me as a path but this video solidified my decision. I’ve worked retail for 5 years and have been told I have good customer service skills that I didn’t have before working this job (with a few racist bad apples that I’ve learned to handle professionally). I’m only awkward at first if they seem stone-faced or not willing to talk (or y’know, call me a racial slur...I’ve had a lotta bad experience with that🙃). I can’t do college but I’m confident I can do everything else that you listed! Thank you! 😊

[@bigbonedthankyou7849]

Passion, Eduation, Experiance, Customer Service got it thanks man I needed The Career Slap

[@heathjackson8068]

The sermon at the beginning was real good. Glad he implemented it.

[@Alwaysydgin]

Amazing video. First 3 minutes is some amazing advice.

[@Gameboss49]

I’m a student at a vocational technical school. Soon I have chose my shop. So far I’m choosing info tech. This video was very useful. Thanks

[@mfwshors9426]

literally one of the best videos on youtube

[@Itcareerquestions]

Thank you

[@thegasworks9269]

I have recently decided to go into the IT field. I have had a passion for computers and problem solving and I do feel a passion for this field. I Just finished my basics at my local community college and plan to go get my bachelors in CIS. I will be going off to the university this fall. I personally feel I need/want a degree and formal education to have a better foundation in this field. I plan to go for certifications latter on as well. I really have been enjoying your videos and they have helped me feel reassured that this is a field I want to work in! Keep up the great videos :D

[@kellz4636]

Nice video, i am in the Chicagoland as well. I just got my first IT job at a school district and will be in between 6 schools as you mentioned for your first job. thanks for the advice and keep doing what your doing.

[@Itcareerquestions]

+Mike m That's awesome. Congrats to you! Thank you!

[@Irishjay_94]

I know I’m late finding this video but I’d really love some advice. I’m starting university this fall and I’m really considering doing IT as part of my Bachelor of Arts degree. I have a passion for computers and it appears it’s always been my best grades in previous courses. My only concern is this, and a question I’d love some clarity on: maths is a big weakness of mine and I fear if I don’t have strength in mathematics I’ll struggle with programming. Do you have any advice in this practice? It would really mean the world. I’m also going to do psychology as my other subject as I also love working with people, but problem solving is probably a passion I have. I would really love some suggestions about IT because I think I would love it. Question is, is it for me if I’m weak in maths to comprehend the work? 25 year old student here in Ireland. Love your video by the way :)

[@crazylord_9329]

This really helped me ;) i have passion for everything assosiated for computers from programming to graphic designs and next year il sign up for IT school.Thanks for good advices ;)

[@grant5921]

Great video. Appreciate the advice!

[@Itcareerquestions]

+Grant Covington No problem! Thank you!

[@classicmwk]

Great video! Thank you