I'm jobhunting again. I'm still employed, but I really want something better, preferably in the field I've been studying. Trouble is, I'm having a lot of difficulty finding entry level jobs in this field.
I've been studying Computer Networking and Security all year long. Presently I've got a Linux+ cert (or at least I passed the test and the actual cert is on its way.) I could probably easily get an A+ and Network+ cert as well, and I've resolved to get those at the earliest economically and chronologically possible opportunity. That's enough certification to get me a position teaching at my school, believe it or not. Problem is, it's not enough experience... and therein lies the rub. Every place I've seen advertising jobs requires at least a years worth of experience in the field, usually more. My school requires 4 years experience. (I know because I was going to apply with them, at my teacher's urging, till I found an ad on craigslist for the position and realized I was not sufficiently qualified.)
Am I just not looking in the right places? Are there no real entry level jobs in this field (or in this area?), or are they not advertised, or are they hidden in some obscure technical publication or website? I'm serious here, I'd really like to know.
And of course, it goes without saying that if anyone knows of an entry level position in this area I'd qualify for, or could if I got the A+ or Network+ certs soon, please poke me about it.
I've been studying Computer Networking and Security all year long. Presently I've got a Linux+ cert (or at least I passed the test and the actual cert is on its way.) I could probably easily get an A+ and Network+ cert as well, and I've resolved to get those at the earliest economically and chronologically possible opportunity. That's enough certification to get me a position teaching at my school, believe it or not. Problem is, it's not enough experience... and therein lies the rub. Every place I've seen advertising jobs requires at least a years worth of experience in the field, usually more. My school requires 4 years experience. (I know because I was going to apply with them, at my teacher's urging, till I found an ad on craigslist for the position and realized I was not sufficiently qualified.)
Am I just not looking in the right places? Are there no real entry level jobs in this field (or in this area?), or are they not advertised, or are they hidden in some obscure technical publication or website? I'm serious here, I'd really like to know.
And of course, it goes without saying that if anyone knows of an entry level position in this area I'd qualify for, or could if I got the A+ or Network+ certs soon, please poke me about it.
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