What IT certifications should I get first?

[Nexrus]

Hello,

I recently graduated with a B.S in Information Technology. Unfortunately I've yet to obtain any certifications. Everyone keeps telling me that certifications are just as important as a degree when looking for an entry level IT position.

Can anyone suggest a few? Preferably I would like to start with something relatively easy and work my way up.

Any advice is much appreciated. Thanks.

 

[Beachnative]

Certifications are good to show you learned something, then again there are plenty of hacks out there that don't know their ass from a hole in the ground that have their CCNA, MCSE, etc. and a masters in computer science. I ran into plenty of that......If I were you I would get a job in the field ASAP and see if they will pay for your certs... I have none and have been in the business for 12 years and wish I had a few.

Don't be a fool and get a job waiting tables till your are hired in your dream job....STICK TO YOUR FIELD!!!

Get your A+ first! It will get you comfortable to understand the cert process.....

Go for A+ > CCNA > MCSE > any flavor of virtualization


Just my $.02