IT/Networking/Server/Electronic or Computer Engineer job

firebolt126

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Hey everyone, I am having some major difficulty finding a job in the computer/technology position(thread titles). I have a bachelor degree in Engineering Technology and I just cannot find anything, neither low wage/entry/junior/or mid level relating to the fields I studied/wish to join. I want to be working in the computer/technology field, but, how do I get in? From what I told and read online, you start out by doing entry level job or help desk.

But even the lowest tier cannot be easily found, let alone, get me an interview and then a job. So I was thinking, would getting some certification make enough of a difference to boost my chance of landing a job or an interview? I have only been searching for nearly 2 months, so its not extreme, but it is annoying and depressing. The certification I was thinking of was A+ or some of the more basic networking and Microsoft ones. Certification or no? My location is in the Memphis metropolitan area if that matters. Please advise on what I can do to improve my success.

I am sorry if this is posted on the wrong board. Thanks
 
Its more a matter of finding jobs you would like but are not qualified for and seeing what certifications they require. This will tell you what certifications will be most valuable for you.

The bottom line on certifications is the easier they are to get the less they are worth. A+ is a very simple cert so it has little value where CCNA is much harder so there is more demand. There are a number of lessor known certifications that pretty much anyone who pays the fee gets the certification.

Be very careful spending too much time chasing certifications. It is well known that you can get all the test questions and answers for most certifications. Because of this employers will assume everyone cheats so you are better off getting only enough certification to get your foot in the door. Later a combination of experience and certifications have a good value.

Very hard to get entry level IT jobs most these have been outsourced to india. Most entry level people our company has hired came in as interns during college and the vast majority have software engineering degrees.
 

dingo07

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I stopped doing certs after I got MCP from a NT Server Enterprise exam back in 2003...

you're better off befriending someone in a company you want to work for, and having them help you get in the door

it's not What you know, it's WHO you know - never forget that
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firebolt126

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I get all sorts of reply, A+ only help get the into field, which I want. But A+ is also a waste of time and money, because its useless and employers don't care much for it. And I know that if I have connections to people, it would have been easier, but most people I know have very basic jobs or jobs in a much different field. I also know I need a lot of luck as well...Wonder if its the area I'm in just don't have the high tech jobs.

But thanks for the reply guys. They're very helpful in letting me know what to do and expect.
 

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What career can make you happy, enjoy working?

IMO: Computer Engineering #1 Best job (Forbes) - http://www.forbes.com/pictures/efkk45hfif/no-1-best-job-for-2012-software-engineer/ - high salary (89k per year) - http://computerengineeringsalarydata.com/