Well I'm in school at the moment and do not have a job. Planning on finishing up next semester with A+ and Net+ and look for something local during the summer. I do want to finish the associates in networking though. I am just trying to plan as best I can for what will be desirable in the entry level job market. The certs mentioned in the OP are all part if the degree program.
I plan to go for tech support and eventually one day work up to server admin. network admin (Ccna) is not of great interest, but I like the windows environment. I will take the sever admin classes, but won't certify since everyone has advised against high level certs for entry level people.
Given that info I would definitely go for the A+ and Network+. Experience will also be a big help so get as much as you can while still in still. Getting the entry level Microsoft certs will also help. Take a look at the jobs in your area and see what type of experience or education they're looking for.
A+,N+ and MCTS/MCITP windows 7 are entry level everything else is not.
It is not true that all compTIA certs are entry level but it is true that most compTIA certs are a stepping stone to the advanced certs for example Network+ plus experience in a cisco environment will set you up for gaining the CCNA or A+,Network+ and MCITP windows 7 + experience supporting and troubleshooting networks will prepare you for the MCSA.
Experience is king in IT. If you want to be a network engineer for example you could have all the certs in the world but no experience against someone with 3 years experience and no certifications/qualifications without question the guy with the experience would get hired.
get experience in a computer repair shop or helpdesk whilst studying the A+ and N+ and you will be at an advantage when you go for a real career based position.
A+,N+ and MCTS/MCITP windows 7 are entry level everything else is not.
It is not true that all compTIA certs are entry level but it is true that most compTIA certs are a stepping stone to the advanced certs for example Network+ plus experience in a cisco environment will set you up for gaining the CCNA or A+,Network+ and MCITP windows 7 + experience supporting and troubleshooting networks will prepare you for the MCSA.
Experience is king in IT. If you want to be a network engineer for example you could have all the certs in the world but no experience against someone with 3 years experience and no certifications/qualifications without question the guy with the experience would get hired.
get experience in a computer repair shop or helpdesk whilst studying the A+ and N+ and you will be at an advantage when you go for a real career based position.
This. I would encourage you to work - even part time - in an entry-level IT job while in school. You can do it - I went to school for a BS in Chemistry and still worked a 40-hour-per-week job.
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