Which Certification? Jacksonville AR

Posted by : Molly Joss Career Advisorhed: Which certification?dek: also, network-installation options.by Molly Joss

Q: I'll be a high school junior in the fall. Recently I acquired A+ certification, and now I am studying to get Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) certification. In the meantime, I have been trying to find an entry-level position as a PC/networking technician, or some kind of an internship. To my amazement, the IT industry is really against 16-year-old kids trying to find a job! I have been turned down many times, but I am determined. Maybe you have some suggestions for me? I really want to start my career now.

A: You're on the right track. Now all you have to do is be a little patient while you're being a little innovative.

You're right that you need to keep going on the path you're on, but you also need to do well in school and get yourself into a great college. The trick is to do enough computer work to help you keep learning, while at the same time focusing on the academic side of your education.

Believe it or not, it's tough all over for IT workers who are trying to get a new job or make a career change. Even people in their 20s and 30s are finding it harder than they thought it would be. The solution for everyone, including you, is persistence combined with out-of-the box thinking.

You need to find an organization or school--for you, most likely a nonprofit one so you can do some volunteer work--that needs the kind of help you c...

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