Journey from Zero to Network Engineer

[@nikkijoshuatolentino3391]

I Got my CCNA in april 2024 right after got an opportunity in data center work for 3 months as a network technician, and in Gods grace im now a L1 Network Security Engineer. 🎉❤ Keep Going and Keep Learning

[@AadilKapadia-mv9sg]

Are you in the United States? Or somewhere else bro?

[@nikkijoshuatolentino3391]

@@AadilKapadia-mv9sg Asia bro.

[@AadilKapadia-mv9sg]

@@nikkijoshuatolentino3391 any resources for CCNA ?

[@TheBeardedITDad]

That's Epic.. Want to come on the channel and share your story????

[@Techhousemediaofficial]

Keep pushing my friend! Way to go! 🤘🏾🔥

[@beejay7665]

Great positivity and great advice. I passed my A+ core 2 today, and as a 58-year old I’m nervous about how my age will affect my opportunities as I enter the field so late in the game. You hit on two very important and very relevant points; invest in yourself, and find that work/life balance. Thanks to both of you for making and posting this video

[@InspireIgnite94]

Congratulations!!!!!🎉

[@jpkral]

My uncle, who introduced me into the industry, just turned 50 recently. He only started 10 years ago, didn't even know what CompTIA was, and didn't grow up with technology in his life. He was still able to find good opportunity despite the overly-saturated market. So there's always opportunity out there! Good luck to you :)

[@brentledford7306]

Stay with it. Personality goes a long way.

[@beejay7665]

@@brentledford7306 Thanks 👍 I’ll ask my wife what she thinks of mine 😆

[@beejay7665]

@@jpkralThanks! I know I have a lot to offer employers; I’m excited (and terrified!) how my first interview might go! Having my kids help with my resume is strange

[@Net-Wit]

I took me 6 months after I got my CCNA to get a Network Admin Job. After every Interview I brain dumped what I could remember and practiced answering the questions I knew these other jobs would be asking me. After you get to NO you realize the only way forward is YES and someone is bound to give you a chance. I got to the point where I was Interviewing the jobs I was going for. KEEP GOING, If this is what you want to do, only you can stop you.

[@thisIsAnilG]

In 2024, what should be the network domains that i should study to be more qualifying applicant in your opinion ? Thank you

[@egokenny]

+1

[@Net-Wit]

@thisIsAnilG Know your fundamentals , everything in networking builds on those. You take your time and master the fundamentals the rest will be easy.

[@TheBeardedITDad]

100% This is the truth!!! Interested in coming on the channel and talking about your journey?

[@egokenny]

@ can I come on? I have a similar story to Net-Wit

[@GabrielJamesMusic]

Started out as tech support in January. Now I’m an MSP technician working on EVERYTHING. Lol I love this tech life 🎉

[@thisIsAnilG]

What are the main few things that you deal with as an MSP technician? what is your strategy to become a netowrk admin or engineer?

[@GabrielJamesMusic]

@@thisIsAnilG in MSP work, you handle every from easy tier 1 issues, all the way to network deployments. The key to my progression is to pad that resume and learn everything I can. Once I feel ready to move up, apply for the next step in the game. I plan on doing what I’m doing for a couple years to build an awesome foundation.

[@jfcruz91]

THIS IS EXACTLY WHAT I NEED TO PURSUE NETWORK ENGINEER CAREER! I'm currently an IT Service Desk Analyst. THANK YOU DAKOTA! 💪😎🙌

[@TheBeardedITDad]

Im glad I could help!!!

[@JC-od3tg]

6:00 they messed up my financial aid too and had to drop out. Going into my 4th year of a Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering. It's messed up how someone else's mistakes set you back and ruin all the work you put in for years.

[@harry8912]

Do you think network engineering is an entry level job? I’m working on Net+ now and might go for CCNA after. I’m definitely interested in Cybersecurity but Network Security interests me a lot. What are some projects I can do?

[@shell_specter]

I needed to hear this, thank you.

[@TheBeardedITDad]

Im glad you liked it!

[@Tommy_Gunz194]

Finding Time to Study section was everything for me.

[@EmanuelCiuro-x3i]

Love this !

[@TheBeardedITDad]

Thank you

[@jederielena8587]

I have a ibm networking and storage certification. can you guys give me a tip or advice so I can start a career?

[@KalTech]

First time, first comment! Great interview to listen to on my way to work.

[@Techhousemediaofficial]

Thanks my friend! I hope you enjoyed it!

[@djsammysammz1147]

Love it

[@patrickbello8130]

Circuit city😅😅😅 i remember them days

[@Techhousemediaofficial]

Those were the days my friend lol! 🤘🏾

[@Maccccccc]

I just got my CCNA and have applied to about 30 jobs over the past couple months and haven't heard anything back 😓

[@MrChinofig]

Job industry is scarce but current administration regarding our president says otherwise... smh

[@Gkdand]

You should be applying to waaaaay more jobs. I’ve applied to 200+ at this point and have only secured 3 interviews.

[@joejoe2452]

Networking is still a thing in 2024? AI is the way to go

[@MYKEGOODS]

@@joejoe2452 How does AI work without someone connecting a cable?

[@MYKEGOODS]

Built a homelab? Projects? CCNA doesn't seem enough anymore.

[@FloridaInvestor]

The IT market is horrible right now.

[@TheBeardedITDad]

Its not that bad

[@justinkassinger8238]

No. It's cuz your learning theory based certs. With absolutely zero technical skills

[@FloridaInvestor]

@@justinkassinger8238 ehar di you suggest then? Which one?

[@IffyEdem]

@@FloridaInvestorlook to military or internships or trades that deal with electrical or working with cabling. That’s a great way to start. I’m currently military and happy with my experience in the field I chose

[@oyolo_3621]

His Tik Tok ?

[@branstark3557]

It’s a hassle just to get the damn job takes months even years sad really..

[@TheBeardedITDad]

Well with that attitude ya.. you will get out of this field what you put in.

[@pepeshopping]

The smarter ones don’t consume soda and garbage food like THAT…

[@bxccapricorn]

why both looks unhealthy?

[@4thofjuly395]

Why do you care enough to mention it?

[@Vlogbobb]

IT kids played games growing up and took no part in outdoors. It really shows in your 30s.

[@anotherappointment]

Yh observed that