Start Your IT Career in 2025 or nah?

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@reinen9006 7 ай бұрын

It's so discouraging to continue learning when seeing layoff headlines all the time, comments such as "cyber is not a entry level", "tech job market bad", "Ai is taking all these jobs anyway". I needed a kick

@Itcareerquestions 7 ай бұрын

Keep your head up brother, you’ve got this!

@TheTNrizzler 7 ай бұрын

Completely agree. I got laid off from a government contractor 2 months ago and have not been able to land a new role yet. Roughly 30-40 applications and maybe received 5-10 rejection letters. Crickets everywhere else. Current certs= MTA, CWNP CWS, Sec+. I'm getting frustrated.

@ngkngk875 7 ай бұрын

AI stands for Actually Indian

@dan-cj1rr 7 ай бұрын

get good and a degree, no one care about your youtube learning

@Thisguy88191 7 ай бұрын

*CyberSecurity* not cyber, which is true because you need to know how it works in the first place in order to protect and secure it.

@Theftex 7 ай бұрын

Graduated in 2022 with my IT degree and still cant find a job because employers want IT experience and I got none to show other than school projects. Cant get an internship either because employers want students, not recent grads >.> its rough out here but nothing else to do but keep staying up to date with IT software and applying I suppose. Grats on the weight loss by the way!

@javiersaenz1040 7 ай бұрын

Your job was given to indian with HB1 visa

@Itcareerquestions 7 ай бұрын

Build a home lab and create projects, document them, blog them, share what you learned as LinkedIn articles. Start showing verifiable examples of experience. Build an Active Directory home lab, learn about AD and ticketing systems...if you're interested in cybersecurity take this lab a step further and learn how you can compromise that lab to gain administrator access like a hacker would - and document that! then share what you learned as a blog or article on linkedin or share that as a comment on someone else's post. Get yourself out there.

@geffestime5238 6 ай бұрын

Try a school district.

@Akihito007 5 ай бұрын

@geffestime5238 Yea, right. They'll have over two hundred applicants and just give the job to someone's cousin or nephew.

@SKYMONKEY42 4 ай бұрын

@Theftex I feel ya there. Unfortunately this market is overly saturated which allows for employers to have more options of being picky. Seeing all these jobs with 100 applicants at a time. You know dang well out of those 100 there are at least 15-20 that will surely have more experience. You pretty much have to really sell yourself very convincingly (not easy to do) when you have no idea what they will ask you at the interview. It’s really not a good idea for anyone to pursue a career in Tech as it’s not entry level friendly at this time (if ever again). I normally love these videos but it doesn’t elaborate that a lot of these open listed positions are “fake” or “unrealistic”. All these ads with hyping up the tech market is quite disappointing. Schools don’t prepare people for the Job market and Employers don’t want to offer any small training. Just sucks tbh…

@geffestime5238 6 ай бұрын

For those trying to land their first IT job, I think school district jobs are the easiest to get. They may not pay well, but at least you can put that on your resume to show at least you have 1 or 2 years under your belt then you leave.

@addacdd 6 ай бұрын

I wouldn't say easiest. I have a IT degree and had 6 months experience and could not land a IT entry help desk at my local school district K-12. I took their exam passed it and then went into a round table interview. I did this twice before covid and during covid. The competition was still fierce as it is today. I believe a few Sr. Devs who were laid off dropped down to entey IT help desk and applied then got the job.

@NoOne-py5or 5 ай бұрын

Hospitals are a good place to try to get your foot in the door aswell

@SKYMONKEY42 4 ай бұрын

@@NoOne-py5or yeah but they don’t want entry levels. Some even ask if you have ever worked in a hospital before. (Answering “No” puts you lower on the list).

@SKYMONKEY42 4 ай бұрын

@@addacdd. All it takes is 1 person to check off more boxes than you plus other skills they may have that help in these roles.

@NoOne-py5or 4 ай бұрын

@@SKYMONKEY42 True, I guess it's just luck of the draw. It took me 1800 applications, and then I got lucky somehow and worked with someone in tech who provided a reference.

@masterelf12 7 ай бұрын

Graduated back in late 2022 and got my first IT job then. Got laid off in the summer of '23 and I have been stuck in returning to security guard ever since. I have looking openings and NO ONE IS HIRING

@Itcareerquestions 7 ай бұрын

Networking will be your best friend. LinkedIn is great for this.

@ThatGuyAlon 7 ай бұрын

I have a IT degree and the CompTIA Sec+ and I cant even get a call back for a basic help desk role. I plan on getting an AWS Cert next. Its definitely tough out here

@TechDup 7 ай бұрын

I'm in the same boat here. But pursuing a different cert now.

@Itcareerquestions 7 ай бұрын

If you aren't getting calls back it's more than likely a resume issue. Check out this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/i3bZnImIgJybrck

@slevinhyde3212 7 ай бұрын

That's probably a US-centric problem. Here in france I just have switched carreer, and at a very beginner level I can get heldesk roles. But to get higher the gap is big.

@kiwifrenchie6036 6 ай бұрын

No way really?

@ajm13131 2 ай бұрын

Are you ready to move other counties for work, here in Germany we I now live there are a lot of chances to get a job it’s very easy someone like you to get i high paid jobs, if it’s not difficult for you try it to move somewhere else like Germany or in Europe

@ligdjumvidja8294 6 ай бұрын

I started my journey with watching one of your videos and I am still following up. Thanks for good respectable estimations and advices Zach.

@joeblobyisme3708 7 ай бұрын

Hey bro. Great content thanks for the info. Is it possible to get project ares? Or can you make a video on the steps to get in. Thanks. Cyas. Do I have to be a student to get in? Or do they have individual programs? Or I guess if I wanted the ares experience I need to download team nite 4 or whatever it’s called.

@Itcareerquestions 7 ай бұрын

Man, I'm honestly not sure, I haven't worked with Circadence in years, I'm not even sure they have it available any longer. Nite Team 4 is a great alternative and so is Haiku haikuinc.io/products/haiku-online

@lawrencek12799 6 ай бұрын

Thank you for this video I needed it. Going back this summer to finish my degree in cybersecurity/ IT. Most of the talk is negative about the job market and I needed this positivity

@Itsjrob_ 3 ай бұрын

I’m in my mid 20s , I have no college degree , and I’m just at that awkward moment in life where I have to figure this shit out , and I need to figure it out now! tech has always been intriguing to me and I would love to get into it but the main question that i have is where do I even start ?

@marcusmcdow3 6 ай бұрын

Honestly its hard to find a job in any where with any job title no matter what it is. So it aint just tech its everywhere. So I wouldnt feel discourage I would keep pushing thats what Im doing.

@javiersaenz1040 7 ай бұрын

Companies rather hired indians with HB1 visas over Americans because it's cheap labor

@majgetcash 7 ай бұрын

Video came at the perfect time thank you 👌🏾

@Itcareerquestions 7 ай бұрын

You are so welcome, good luck to you!

@TheBlader2720 7 ай бұрын

I'm graduating this month, and I regret going to university.

@Itcareerquestions 7 ай бұрын

Having a degree will always give you an advantage. There are still SO many positions that require a degree. You will be fine, good luck!!!

@TheGunnyBadger03xx 7 ай бұрын

Zach, I'm here after watching one of your videos from a few years back. I just wanted to say how happy I am for you for your journey in IT, KZbin, and your health. Keep kicking @ss, dude!

@HenryTomasRos33 5 ай бұрын

I was getting a little discouraged as I’ve been going through my studies (working on ITF+ then going into A+). I’m very new to IT but I just want to learn and get my foot in somewhere. I came across this video and it was super encouraging. You earned a follow.

@SKYMONKEY42 4 ай бұрын

Once you get A+ you better start learning “Active Directory”. A+ barely grazes over it but yet all these employers want people applying for “entry level” positions to already be quite good at using it. No joke, on today’s market, A+ cert alone is not enough. You have to really learn Active Directory. Pretty much have to pay for a side course somewhere and really do it.

@nlibby5549 2 ай бұрын

Skip ITF+, go straight for A+. I haven't seen anyone asking for ITF+....and others not asking for A+ will take customer service experience for help desk over other experience.

@mememan9890 6 ай бұрын

Bro you lost so much weight! Good for you!

@markben53728 7 ай бұрын

Everyone and their momma now wants to work in tech not because passion but for paycheck

@Itcareerquestions 7 ай бұрын

Yeah that's not always what it cracks up to be. But for some people it works, I suppose.

@JD-vj4go 6 ай бұрын

I have worked in tech since 1994. 99 percent of the folks I've worked with did it for a paycheck not passion. The passion thing is something the managers and investors came up with to get free labor out of tech workers. It was and always will be BS.

@infini.tesimo 29 күн бұрын

IT is like the E-Commerce Industry, Transportation Industry, and Bank Industry, there's always going to be work done. Sometimes the demand will drop down based on what's happening in politics and what the everyday people are spending but be assured those jobs will be back once people are getting things done politically and in turn put money back into people's pockets again for discretionary income.

@nathanielplacide4119 6 ай бұрын

I would still definitely encourage anyone it to get an education if you’re going to pursue IT careers they’re starting to have more barriers to entry, in particular requiring a bachelors degree. Help desk and call center jobs are going to be the first to go and these are typically entry roles, even those might have chat bots at the level 1, any escalation could go to level 2. I’m in school and an intern, not in the position to give the best advice so take it with a grain of salt. Location, networking, internships, and adapting. There’s still a huge demand for workers physically and socially, in most cases AI will only be tools for people in those positions, similar to how Microsoft word, excel, the Internet, WiFi, and cheaper technology did revolutionized the workforce.

@pixie3013 6 ай бұрын

Thank you for this. This really helped me because hearing about the tech layoffs every week is very discouraging. Also, thank you for the information that cybersecurity is the way to go, now.

@SKYMONKEY42 4 ай бұрын

Cybersecurity requires A lot of skills, make sure you know that these Cybersecurity “entry level” positions are not Entry level jobs. It’s not to discourage anyone but it’s the truth.

@Garage_Built 11 күн бұрын

I work as a mechanic for the DOD (civilian )and wanting to get out of that career and seems like the Military/government is hiring a lot from what I see where I work I’m just confused can I get in with certs or do I need the degree I have the background and security clearance already and been with the government for years . Thanks for the help guys also new subscriber here 😊

@janulik9535 Ай бұрын

this is very well said, the only constatnt in life especialy now a days is change..

@LAKitchen 12 күн бұрын

Completely changed careers after wasting years on a CS degree that now pays less than retail sales

@Matt-m3y-r4u 6 ай бұрын

The market sucks, but you can do it. It's also important to be honest with yourself: are you just doing this for the $$$ (not that entry-level IT job pay well in general but who knows), or are you actually passionate about tech, troubleshooting, hardware, software, etc.? Also, it's significantly WORSE in programming. You have hundreds and hundreds of people with B.S in computer science, others with years of experience as programmers, who can't get a job! I think IT is still a much easier field in tech to break into. Good luck!

@achillesserrano4746 7 ай бұрын

Ai is so inconsistent it won't take our jobs anytime soon. Hey google what is this, and it gives you something other than.. you have to figure out what is resourceful .

@Itcareerquestions 7 ай бұрын

For sure!

@dr.hamsammich7855 2 ай бұрын

Im good with computers in a “I can fix moms printer” or “I can torrent a movie” but no real knowledge. I’m taking some free courses, studying and going through Professor Messer’s Comptia A+ course. Is this a good first class to be taking? Is there a practice test I can take to see where I’m at realistically? Thank for any and all help!

@aeparaflux 2 ай бұрын

Messer sells some practice tests. Udemy often has sales for their courses as well. Jason Dion has practice exams on there for A+. Would only buy when on sale, though. Lots of channels on KZbin go through practice questions as well. Im studying now, too. Good luck out there!

@KittyPurrnaz Ай бұрын

4:30

@TexasBoyDrew 7 ай бұрын

8:15 , ok but how can I use AI to learn about IT and AI?

@Itcareerquestions 7 ай бұрын

Ask it to break down any questions you have, explain things further, ask it to give you sample questions about specific topics, ask it to give you example projects in a specific topic, there are many possibilities. If you're studying for a certification, upload the syllabus from the certification and ask it to create sample questions, flash cards, example lab scenarios. I could keep going, it's a great tool to help you learn.

@TexasBoyDrew 7 ай бұрын

@@Itcareerquestions thanks a lot

@marcusmcdow3 6 ай бұрын

So should I just go head and get the security + first or go for A+ first?

@davidrose2899 6 ай бұрын

A+

@youchannel2591 29 күн бұрын

May you please help me to get where I can go to attend IT training or School. I don’t have any idea about technology even on laptop. Is it possible that I can belong into IT. Cz I really like it. Thank you

@youchannel2591 29 күн бұрын

I live in Canada Ottawa

@youchannel2591 22 күн бұрын

I live in Ottawa too. Can we meet or talk please 🙏

@krucialraider 4 ай бұрын

Its not looking good for me. I screwed up

@mato_fato_ma-ah-fala-falafel 6 ай бұрын

Wasn’t there a recent video about if AI was taking over jobs. And your stance was that it wasn’t. Yeah I thought that was a stupid video too. Unlike the past, AI doesn’t allow employees to retrain and adapt as it displaces millions of workers lightening fast.