First off im 21 years old with no work experience for IT in a working environment, i do however have a couple of basic certifications (MCDST & A+) which really is not enough to get you into anything apart from maybe an apprenticeship. Also I got these nearly 2 years ago now so I really need to take the next step in my career.
I am considering having the next few months of intensive training which will consist of courses, reading through books, getting as many certifications (maybe even volutary work) etc untill I have all the knowledge to get on the ladder! I may even get a loan if i dont have the funds available as i am aware some are quite expensive.
So basically i am asking the question of where do i start? What path should i take? What are the main shortages of out there at the moment? Or certs that an employer is going to see and say wow. I understand, experience is key. And employers may overlook all these shiny certs right? I am really clueless in most aspects to the IT industry at the moment to be honest but i just want to have the best possible start.
Im thinking of aiming towards maybe as a software engineer?
Any help would be much appreciated!
Dave
Ps im writing this on an iphone so rushed all the grammar etc
I am considering having the next few months of intensive training which will consist of courses, reading through books, getting as many certifications (maybe even volutary work) etc untill I have all the knowledge to get on the ladder! I may even get a loan if i dont have the funds available as i am aware some are quite expensive.
So basically i am asking the question of where do i start? What path should i take? What are the main shortages of out there at the moment? Or certs that an employer is going to see and say wow. I understand, experience is key. And employers may overlook all these shiny certs right? I am really clueless in most aspects to the IT industry at the moment to be honest but i just want to have the best possible start.
Im thinking of aiming towards maybe as a software engineer?
Any help would be much appreciated!
Dave
Ps im writing this on an iphone so rushed all the grammar etc
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