The Best Types of Entry Level Tech Jobs

[@KevtechITSupport]

I worked helpdesk, pc tech, msp and service desk. Titles don't mean anything. I always tell people to look at the job description. Most entry level jobs require soft skills as well.

[@KevtechITSupport]

@@shawnmendrek3544 Thanks.

[@mihaidoboga]

Finally, someone talking about job titles. We really need to standardize job titles and levels in IT, because we surely can do it. Thanks, Zach!

[@asshatatwork4461]

Titles are given out like candy though. And the definition of them has become convoluted. This has always been my pep-peave since yk2 - In the 80's/90's everyone was 'Technical Support', 'Network Admin' 'Web Master' or 'Programmer'. Then like an RKO outta nowhere 200 titles spanned from the those.

[@nicholejohnson1173]

I’m almost done with my Google IT certificate and this info is so so helpful! Thank you so much!

[@besteboyjr]

Did you finish? If so, any job opportunities yet?

[@iSteven180]

Congrats! I completed mine a year ago! Working on getting my comp tia cert too

[@Kobmaiz]

Everyone please pay attention to the fact that cyber security was not mentioned in this video. That is because those positions are not "entry level". I see this a lot. Someone with 0 experience is applying for a SOC analyst role. Then they get discouraged for not being hired.

[@izamalcadosa2951]

Yupe! You will need 3-5 years experience to get into Cyber Security at least!!

[@SeverancePay500]

@@izamalcadosa2951how does one get experience if they cannot get a job?

[@MartinFoster]

I work at an MSP in NW Chicago suburbs. An MSP is a great route to go because we support many different types of companies with different needs and different setups. It's help desk but for different companies rather than getting exposure to a single company

[@zachflores1505]

I live in Chicago did you have any experience prior ?

[@MartinFoster]

@@zachflores1505 Hi Zach. I didn't have prior IT experience when I started. I did get the A+ and Network+ certification before I started, which helped to show that I could learn and understand the concepts. If you're looking to get into the field, I'd recommend going for at least CompTIA A+ and show your enthusiasm for the field and learning in cover letters when you apply. Hope this helps

[@zachflores1505]

@@MartinFoster oh right on thanks man! Where did you get your certifications from? What’s a good online program?

[@MartinFoster]

@@zachflores1505 I personally like a physical book and a program that has virtual labs. There's ITProtv, cbtnuggets, and testout that have good online courses. Check out what options those have and pricing and try one out. A+ cert is mostly hardware and software troubleshooting. So if you can use a computer you don't necessarily care if it gets messed up, hands on practice is where I really learned. My best advice is to take your time and be consistent in your studies

[@ajblack2410]

I just accepted an offer for a service desk Technician job with Logicalis thanks kev for the video they helped me with the interview I start August 2nd first IT job

[@JUICY508]

Hey how’s the job going?

[@JuanFlores-vi5kc]

How’s it going?

[@Luisdej]

How’s your job going 1 yr in

[@los8627]

This guy lost the job. I know him personally

[@paulgavian90]

​@@los8627bro don't do ppl like that. Ppl need to make a living 😅.

[@lapisnightdream]

Thanks for telling me about looking out for job titles. I didn't know about that. I cant tell you how many times I would look at some titles and think "I cant possibly try that I am underqualified."

[@ChrisHavok]

MSPs are far better for entry level techs than internal help desk jobs. Trust me, you’ll learn so much more in a short amount of time and work with a wider range of technologies than you would in an internal IT position. Not to mention, the opportunities for growth and promotion is generally much higher.

[@izamalcadosa2951]

True! But MSPs will work the shit out of you and you will get non-stop calls all day, up to 100 at some companies!!

[@paulgavian90]

​​@@izamalcadosa2951I do HVAC but unfortunately I got injured pretty bad, which requires a lot of physical intensity in HVAC. Before I got hurt, I was a workhorse and very athletic, endured very high heats. So if they over work me but give me a lot of OT, would this be worth other then that? Of course overworking WO the extra pay, then definitely not worth it. I'm already a PC builder at low lvl and like to add mods to RTS games. Which requires minimal coding.

[@MartinFoster]

The MSP I work at in Chicago burbs is actually looking for a part time entry level person to start off with helping to do computer builds/software installs.

[@asshatatwork4461]

I wouldn't wish that on anyone. I built around 25,000 XT/AT's through the 80's/early 90's. Back when most everyone bought custom builds.

[@ots9358]

Do you need some type of certification or degree to apply ?

[@silversilentrd]

What would you recommend going into after such a position? Like a step up title wise?

[@MartinFoster]

@@ots9358 not necessarily. Some sort of customer service experience is definitely helpful for entry level IT jobs. Certifications like the A+ are certainly helpful to get into like a Tier 1 help desk role

[@MartinFoster]

@@silversilentrd typically a Help Desk Tier 1 position is a good step up from that. In Tier 1, the hands on experience with doing password resets, getting familiar with systems and tools, troubleshoot software and hardware, etc.

[@Togher01]

I have just started as a LAN support technician... It's just the employer's way to ensure that you can cover as many duties as possible.

[@-Jake]

Im watching this to get out of a help desk job, at a call center. I work for a major ISP, handling only Enterprise Fiber customers. It. Grinds. Away. At. Your. Soul. If you need something for money or cant start anywhere else, maybe, but have a time limit set as a goal.

[@VF1Skullangel]

I have been applying like crazy. Been getting a lot of call centers with very little to no actual IT.

[@garydee823]

I don't understand why people go through all the trouble to get all of the certifications that are infinitely more extensive than a help desk would warrant. If I get CCNA and COMPTIA Network +, Security + etc. I'm not looking for a job at a help desk or a call center, that's insane.

[@trier4952]

I looked into entry level jobs on indeed just for shits and giggles, and all it really did was piss me off lol. I checked "no experience required" in the filter and here's the irritating part... EVERY POSITION I CLICKED ON REQUIRED AT LEAST 1 YEAR OF EXPERIENCE. 😡😡😡 Good thing I wasn't seriously looking because that would've been incredibly discouraging.

[@MichaleMercedes]

Thank you for these pointers !!

[@ChaseFace]

Thanks for everything you do, man.

[@incrediblez394]

Thanks for all you do. Great channel. These tips are valuable including where to go search for these jobs.

[@TheBigCatttt]

Thank you so much for making these videos. I'm transitioning from the medical field to the IT field and these videos are helping so much

[@OldHouseRenovation]

This is a good channel with great content. The speaker is engaging and knowledgeable. I started a Help Desk Management KZbin channel and I can tell you it takes a lot of time to prepare to make a video.

[@Gu3rt]

Thanks a lot man🙌, your channel precious. I will share for sure man really it's impossible to think that KZbin is so far away of his real purpose of sharing knowledge not sharing money making stuff. 🤟

[@joeyalfaro2323]

Interview process is to see what you know and see if your sane. Playing games like why do you want to work at this company? Interview them say maybe I don't. Learn everything a senior developer with 25 years experience on job knows. Trouble shooting and hard deadlines.

[@anusingh3610]

Really appreciate you!! Thank you so much for sharing knowledge with us 😊

[@Yugen777]

Thank you, I'm still getting my certifications but this was very insightful.

[@mphantom203]

My current title is Help Desk Technician, but even my boss says I'm more Desktop Support since we're an internal IT dept that does both break fix for desktops and laptops, but also resolves remote users issues... The important thing is that the job posting called for 2 years minimum experience, and I got with only an A+ cert... the hardest part is getting on HR's radar to get the technical interview with the IT Manager.

[@paulgavian90]

What's the best type of CERT program that doesn't require over 2grand less then 3k, also probably interested in MSP. I have only low lvl PC modding and gaming mods. Plus HVAC. I'm just tired of putting my body thru beatings

[@trayjobe6995]

Im employed as a computer technician (&) I am a college student with the focus in Computer Networking. I'll be moving to Texas after college, so I have been looking for a remote position in the Fort Worth area, until I move next summer. So far, I have been very unlucky on the search, and I have experience under my belt. Its funny cause ik there were a number of entry level roles, but there are so many names for similar positions. I work for a school district, everything has went to chromebooks so basically its just gsuite, troubleshooting a couple windows pc's and printers now (&) then and tracking network cables.. im willing to push my learning!

[@ACoustaDC]

Front line support for 21 to 26 and hour???? sign me up... I will reset passwords all day for 21 an hour.

[@jamiefinch8411]

I am getting my Bachelors in I.T with a minor in I.T Security July of 2022. I currently work in a IT warehouse refurbishing PCs and Laptops basically for about a year now. What a good next step in my I.T career? I been struggling getting a internship because i slack in software experience

[@Lefty1x]

For Help desk to be such a basic job. It’s so hard to get a job, I’ve done my resume 3 different times. Self taught myself, even enrolled in school as I work full time. Not one offer has came my way after applying for over 2 months and 150+ apps. One day I hope or I’m stuck doing what I do.

[@metalmayhem007]

Get your comptia A+ and get CV help if you're struggling.

[@marjn1030]

Pray psalms 107 and joshua chapter 1 give Jesus the glory later🙏🏼

[@chopper20210]

What is so good about the Security+ certification? If it can't get you an entry-level job isn't it useless?

[@awesometulips9427]

Thank you!!! This is hard to find info although it should be everywhere

[@sarahridley9475]

So helpful, thank you!

[@brandonstockdale4735]

Would you recommend taking an entry level IT role where you have to commute an hour plus or should you just stay local starting out (20-30 minute commute?)

[@forexdragon]

Do whatever it takes to get experience. This includes on-call, in person tech support - nobody wants those jobs, ESPECIALLY now that more jobs are remote.

[@ChiekoGamers]

I commute 1-2 hours going to work. Just do it for the sake of experience. After a year, find another job that is nearer to your home.

[@brandonstockdale4735]

@@forexdragon thanks John for the helpful advice!

[@brandonstockdale4735]

@@ChiekoGamers thank you!

[@sethmishne]

@@forexdragon so in person tech support jobs are in demand? When I tried a few years ago to get a desktop support or helpdesk job I never a single interview at anywhere I applied to. The closest thing I have to a interview is the phone screening which always ends quicker than it's supposed to because they know they aren't moving forward with me. My resume and the very little experience I have from doing my non degree college program wasn't enough for me so I decided to get my associates degree in it. I did look at a+ at one point but the training program I tried to get into was too hard as you had to past a math and a reading test at a 10th grade level. I've had various jobs/internships for about 10 years but it's not a lot of good quality experience came from jobs. Do you think it will be easier for me to get a in person support job now when I graduate because of the pandemic. I can't do a lot of phone support as that was top stressful for me. I don't mind doing some of that but not the bulk of my job. I mainly want to do in person support for my career. Any advice to help me get a desktop support job once I graduate with my associates degree?

[@izamalcadosa2951]

Mostly all MSP's in IT are garbage! They will work the shit out of you and you will get calls all day, none stop!!

[@kevinhaggins9114]

Will a cable network installer help you get into the IT field?

[@RobertShane]

From a field that's all about standards, you'd think we'd standardize our titles already.

[@Asia-rs6wc]

Hello. I need a tech position for 50.00 an hour , and I don’t want to talk to customers . What can I do ?

[@williamb8313]

I am working in healthcare with end user level experience. I would like to transition into Cybersecurity, but have found it difficult to figure out where to start and determine which training source to use. Any recommendations for someone completely green to the IT world would be greatly appreciated.

[@FameyRosie]

just want to drop by and say that i also work in healthcare😅 and plan to transition to iIT soon

[@shannonrenee5449]

Cisco Network Academy has a great entry level Cyber Security Analyst program. I just finished my training pathway there. They offer the course for free and you will receive three certificates under the Cyber Security Analyst program.

[@SupportTechQ]

Hey Zack thanks for the video, do you plan to create IT professionals we Google everything hoodies? If not I’ll purchase the shirt to support.

[@Shpongle64]

I have worked in help desk for roughly 2.5 years but I am unable to move past this because of no experience with, say, junior system administration. No clue how to move up. I have taken the comptia A+ course but they segmented the course into two phases and they never posted the 2nd phase. I also took a networking crash course and I learned a few things but didn’t feel like it prepped me for the course.

[@misterceo2168]

How much you make

[@ajblack2410]

It is a very large MSP over a thousand employees so excited

[@Cryovix]

Hi I was wondering if I could get your advice on something. I have a friend that has only worked retail. Hes turning 38 soon but he wants to switch careers and work IT. Is he too old to be switching careers? Is there an age where its too late to try and get an IT job?

[@lilj18]

I'm thinking about getting into help desk, or just go with SQL developer, anything thoughs?

[@khalidk6302]

how long would you advise people to stay in these roles?

[@Itcareerquestions]

No longer than 4 years typically.

[@SupportTechQ]

About 3-6 months latest 1 year just my opinion, especially if you plan on branching out to a higher paying position. The end goal should be to get a bit of experience under your belt. That’s what I plan to do.

[@khalidk6302]

@@Itcareerquestions Many thanks. Hopefully everyone in it can pass through the entry stage soner.

[@khalidk6302]

@@SupportTechQ Yeah I am with you on that, especially if it is repetitive. You plan on going into 2nd then 3rd line or a different route? Many thanks :)

[@SupportTechQ]

@@khalidk6302 hey what’s up 😎, tbh with me I’m trying to see if I can add some skillsets to my resume like learn the basics of Active Directory, DNS, DHCP right now because there are some remote jobs that’ll pay more for those skills. To answer your question 😅 I’ll either lvl up and just get my A+, or maybe go into computer technician, maybe learn Linux. That’s the interesting thing about I.T there’s so many routes to take so your never just stuck on just one thing.

[@coasternut3091]

So what if you know very little about IT in general?

[@rdavis46]

What about computer repair technician in small computer repair store? Working hands on hardware and software

[@rdavis46]

@@forexdragon Thanks, my son finish his 7th week out of 12 week paid internship. He really likes it. Install Windows 10, swamping out ram and hard drives just a few things he has been doing. They do small business too, they have a store showroom as well. Working on desktops, laptops and gaming computers.

[@cawfeecatt1553]

I really want a tech job even if its entry level but I feel like im still so far off from getting one

[@slowboy9953]

Thank you so much for this vid.

[@vince_emeka]

How about data analyst?

[@renesoto-pintor2916]

I'm trying to return to IT from my 13 hiatus. I'm updating my previous and outdated certifications and IT degree.

[@ipponsuki]

Are you using Linux?

[@kennonmcclanahan6620]

You’re great dude

[@moistness4393]

Service desk analysts = lvl 1,1.5

[@4ever1331]

Thanks for the info

[@kylebrock4369]

aren't the majority of help desk jobs done from home?

[@varanttchalikian1031]

Do they teach you in these entry level jobs or are you all on your own? I have IT skills on my resume but I am not an expert in all of them.

[@gabrielalmanzar929]

I have over 5+ years of working in a support environment. Every company you go into has their own environment and process that you would need to learn in order to be successfull in your role. No company will ever sit you in a chair to start supporting without the proper training first. So yes, they will teach you.

[@victorfischer1364]

I am 60 years old guy who have experience in computers but is on legacy systems and OS. From WIN 3x to WIN XP, Linux Fedora but mostly hardware and OS. I am planning to take the CompTia IT Fundamentals. What is your advice or someone like me who want to re-enter the IT field. Thank you.

[@forexdragon]

If possible, try to go for your A+, not the fundamentals. The A+ is a lot of studying, but it will be worth the investment. Technically, it won't be difficult for you since you have experience, it's just the volume of the material that will be a challenge.

[@victorfischer1364]

Thank you

[@itrafaelagar285]

Hey bro! Where can i post the HomeLab??? KZbin it’s ok??? Thanks!!!

[@nikitachirich7985]

I am a sanitation and chemical prophylactic engineer for the state of colorado on behalf of the department of education. high school janitor

[@charliechavous6101]

im trying to get into IT and i need your help and im doing research but i dont know what route to take? please let me know?

[@KA-xx1bv]

Where can I learn skills to help me get a IT jobs

[@chriscc621]

I'm just going back to school for it.. what are the first step to get my foot in a job in IT?

[@MelonPan_7]

Im a SHS student and i took ICT strand is my phone enough or do i need a laptop? And if i really need one what cheap brand is better?

[@soniasow4881]

Thanks you very much.

[@tannerdude5345]

Hello great video where can I get the education I need to be able to get the job ?

[@alexanderjunior9442]

Wow this video is awesome 😎

[@VoodooChaos]

Very helpful video, thank you for sharing it

[@VoodooChaos]

*MAKING it!

[@JustHere4It]

Video title "the best types of entry IT jobs" The subject "help desk". Lmfao. Very informative.

[@Lunar_VO_88]

I am 20 and want to change career to a career in tech any advice?

[@hirokaiz1998]

Can I get a job with a associate in computer information systems?

[@kjcenteno5734]

Is Service Desk Engineer a good entry level position.

[@JohnnyS.]

If you get a help desk role and get experience should you still get a A+ certification?

[@forexdragon]

No, I wouldn't bother. A+ really will only help you get your fit in the door, but experience is always better.

[@mymymy9452]

*Thank you, Thank you.* 🤩😍😍😍😍😍🤩🤩🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@shumrairzkhan5797]

Zack my man cheers bro

[@Elevation666]

thanks dog!

[@Six5]

Become developers

[@jeffmendoza1303]

Do I need any sort of college degree to into IT?

[@miguelpinedo8782]

You don't. I would suggest getting your Comptia A+ to get into a service desk role. Kevtech IT support is also a great resource for a role like this

[@nyimagibba4952]

I want to go I t school anm me about it

[@seetsamolapo5600]

- managed service provider

[@eggcluck]

t has become practically impossible for me to get an entry level job in the UK. They all want years of experience with senior lvl skills for entry level jobs! Some even demand full stack developers skills for a service desk. I feel like I wasted my money doing a course. They are clearly not finding anyone because these jobs are still advertising months after being rejected, yet persist with being unreasonable. I would have been better off flipping burgers, at least I would not be unemployed.

[@brendantrago5739]

Look at IT job recruiters in your area. Tek Systems is a big one in USA. Recruiters have incentives to get you in and will help you find something that you're qualified for. It will usually be contract work, but if you're having trouble finding something on your own, look for tech recruiters to help.

[@francisco-id9zg]

First

[@bryonmccane5775]

Thank you very much 😊