I am in need of help/advice with getting my first IT job.
First a quick back story of myself:
Age 20-23 Store manager for Jersey Mikes Sub
23-25 customer service rep. for GEICO
25 (present) cable tech/install for contractor or COX
Above is some of my work experience. A few weeks ago I broke my ankle with my current job as a cable tech installer and should be cleared to return to work by the first week of August. But while I have been out of work I have been doing some thinking and I really want a job in something I'm passionate about, computers and IT.
Around the time I should be cleared to go back to work I will be moving out of state to Florida in the pensacola area. My brother in law said he could hire me to install cable in Florida if I couldn't find a job when I get there, but I really want to follow my passion. I feel I may of waited to long to make this decision because I am married and have a son so I can't afford to do an internship for free. Luckily for use my in laws are going to let us stay with them while we get on our feet, but I don't want to have to stay there long.
Currently I am studying to take my A+ cert exam. I have the Mike Meyers book and that is how I am studying. I have never had an IT job before but my current job has me trouble shooting routers and modems if the Internet isn't working. Besides that everything else has came from me doing stuff at home. I have built a gaming PC before and have also taken apart some old laptops and put them back together. I have fixed computers and changed and upgraded computers before also. I have even taken some computer courses at ECPI.
I found a post for a job opening for IT in Pensacola. They require you have the A+ cert or the ability to aquire it within 30-90 days working there. That is no issue because I know I can do that. They also are asking for 1-2 of experience which is what I don't have from another job.
Was wondering if you had anything suggestions for me or any help on how to make a resume on highlighting things I have done at my other jobs.
Thank you in advance for any help and also reading this.
First a quick back story of myself:
Age 20-23 Store manager for Jersey Mikes Sub
23-25 customer service rep. for GEICO
25 (present) cable tech/install for contractor or COX
Above is some of my work experience. A few weeks ago I broke my ankle with my current job as a cable tech installer and should be cleared to return to work by the first week of August. But while I have been out of work I have been doing some thinking and I really want a job in something I'm passionate about, computers and IT.
Around the time I should be cleared to go back to work I will be moving out of state to Florida in the pensacola area. My brother in law said he could hire me to install cable in Florida if I couldn't find a job when I get there, but I really want to follow my passion. I feel I may of waited to long to make this decision because I am married and have a son so I can't afford to do an internship for free. Luckily for use my in laws are going to let us stay with them while we get on our feet, but I don't want to have to stay there long.
Currently I am studying to take my A+ cert exam. I have the Mike Meyers book and that is how I am studying. I have never had an IT job before but my current job has me trouble shooting routers and modems if the Internet isn't working. Besides that everything else has came from me doing stuff at home. I have built a gaming PC before and have also taken apart some old laptops and put them back together. I have fixed computers and changed and upgraded computers before also. I have even taken some computer courses at ECPI.
I found a post for a job opening for IT in Pensacola. They require you have the A+ cert or the ability to aquire it within 30-90 days working there. That is no issue because I know I can do that. They also are asking for 1-2 of experience which is what I don't have from another job.
Was wondering if you had anything suggestions for me or any help on how to make a resume on highlighting things I have done at my other jobs.
Thank you in advance for any help and also reading this.