Hey Josh I signed an offer letter to be an associate incident handler by the end of April and now pending a clearance. I’ll have to relocate from Arkansas to a small town in Arizona, but I know it’s going to be worth it for the experience. Your video about doing what others won’t and this one you just uploaded assured me that I’m doing the right thing even when change can be a bit scary. Plus a significant pay bump going from 32k as a service desk analyst to 63k. Next goal will be to go over seas in a year or so. Thank you for everything you do! Your videos are gold!
Hi Vaneesa. I have been trying to find a job that will do my clearance. I am in Texas. Do you know some companies that do it easily other than those DoD contractors like Lockheed and Raytheon?
What’s crazy is this video will then make those low application jobs even harder to get because everyone who is competitive is applying 😭… it’s me…. I’m competitive
Not necessarily, cause take for example "security jobs" rather for the U.S. government itself or U.S. government contractors you have to be a U.S. Citizen to even get called for an interview. Foreign nationals regardless of immigration status can't get hired for those roles. Then you have to get the security clearance itself and that's an extensive background check. There are ppl whom don't like the Feds investigating them for whatever reason. GOVTECH and government contractor jobs not gonna suddenly become inundated cause that would of been happened especially in this tough job market.
@@ever6 there's two major divisions for GOVTECH in the USA. The main one is working for the U.S. Federal Government herself and the other major division is working within the Government Contractor field that's where defense contractors comes in to play. Both have excellent job security but the government Contractors can pay way more than the Federal government by hundreds of thousands more.
@@emmanueldark993there's a ton of US citizen with IT skills seeking a career in the field. These jobs also often require more skills, education or experience than equivalent non DOD jobs. You might not be competing against as many candidates but you'll be competing against really qualified ones. I am not convinced it's easier, quite the contrary.
Crazy timing! I got my A+ in April and have applied to so many “A+ is a huge plus” jobs with not even an interview for my efforts. I hate to be negative but I’m done wasting my time with online applications. It seems who you know is the way to go nowadays.
You probably put 4-6 months towards studying for the A+. You probably have been watching IT videos for a few years now. You probably have a fitness watch, smart phone, gaming system, smart tv, laptops, desktops ect. In other words, you have experience with the content. You need to learn how to market yourself beyond "I have this certification". What do you know and what problems can you solve? Can you effectively solve problems alone or with a team? You have to ruthlessly self market and self brand for each potential employer. The beauty of going down the certification tract and being in I.T. is that you can work in ANY industry....tech, finance, real estate, insurance, constriction, law, medical, public health, education, music, gaming, art, retail, religious institutions, non profits ect.ect So you need to take an assessment of what businesses are around you, what I.T. roles do they need and craft a narrative that you can pitch in an elevator, over coffee, at a receptionist desk and across all of your public social media's. Look at those certs like this...A+ is High school. Network+ is Associates. Security+ is a bachelors. Anything beyond that is just gravy CySa+, Linux+ ect. Make sure you can survive and thrive in a technical conversation. Make sure you can come out of that interaction being perceived as an expert who is looking for work. That is the extent of "who you know" that you need as an IT professional. Will an interaction be important and memorable enough for someone to recommend, refer or hire you based on what narrative you tell about yourself and your skills. The best employors to have are the ones who haven't realized they needed you yet. Keep studying, keep learning.
When things aren't easy and a lot of qualified people are competing for each job, you inevitably get more skilled/experienced applicants applying to entry level roles, because a junior role in IT or programming is better than no job in the field. IT might be a bit easier to break into, but in programming you still have a lot of folks with B.S in computer science and experience who can't get a job!
I got a job from a schoolfellow social media group in one day. People are still social animals no matter what. However I left that job earlier than I planned. So knew someone was just easier to open the door but not guarantee your stay long. Because working and friendship are totally two different things.
Hey man, looking at what you've just said, it makes alot of sense. Well, I am not a US resident at the moment, but I would definaly consider moving to the US, and maybe get a job in those rural areas. Cuz from where I am from, anything in the US, is better than everything here.
Hey Josh, can you make a video about how much information you learn from certs is actually used on the job? For example how much information learned from the comptia a+ or the google IT support certificate is actually used on the job?
Hey, I'll make a video about this in the future, buy probably like 20% max from any given cert lol.. It's really low, which one of the reasons I started making courses
I would move for 6 months by myself but damn man. If i was single or my rent wasn't so dang high in SoCal cali. I might not be able to move again paying 2 cost of living again. I'll do remote or travel and quit my overnight job.
Hey @JoshMadakor, Microsft just released an IT Support Specialist and Cloud Support Associate course on Coursera. Would you be willing to review these courses? Your review or input would be greatly appreciated.
I still can't believe my friend paid $500 for itu lifetime membership videos for I tHInk A+ I'LL have to ask him more about it but such a waste. My jaw dropped when he mentioned it. Plys most likely won't even do nithing with it for I.T smh
Oklahoma has potential but is mired in discrimination. I worked with a good team but one needs a life outside of that. Yeah, if you haven't found or started acquiring a decent crew in 6 months, get out. I waited too long.
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Hey Josh I signed an offer letter to be an associate incident handler by the end of April and now pending a clearance. I’ll have to relocate from Arkansas to a small town in Arizona, but I know it’s going to be worth it for the experience. Your video about doing what others won’t and this one you just uploaded assured me that I’m doing the right thing even when change can be a bit scary. Plus a significant pay bump going from 32k as a service desk analyst to 63k. Next goal will be to go over seas in a year or so. Thank you for everything you do! Your videos are gold!
Congratulations! ^^
Hi Vaneesa. I have been trying to find a job that will do my clearance. I am in Texas. Do you know some companies that do it easily other than those DoD contractors like Lockheed and Raytheon?
What’s crazy is this video will then make those low application jobs even harder to get because everyone who is competitive is applying 😭… it’s me…. I’m competitive
Not necessarily, cause take for example "security jobs" rather for the U.S. government itself or U.S. government contractors you have to be a U.S. Citizen to even get called for an interview. Foreign nationals regardless of immigration status can't get hired for those roles. Then you have to get the security clearance itself and that's an extensive background check. There are ppl whom don't like the Feds investigating them for whatever reason. GOVTECH and government contractor jobs not gonna suddenly become inundated cause that would of been happened especially in this tough job market.
I see alot of ppl talking about applying to govtech jobs. I wonder long long are these contracts and the benefits.
I highly doubt people are, all of a sudden, gonna apply to jobs in Nevada, Idaho, Nebraska or other non-tech hubs because of this video.
@@ever6 there's two major divisions for GOVTECH in the USA. The main one is working for the U.S. Federal Government herself and the other major division is working within the Government Contractor field that's where defense contractors comes in to play. Both have excellent job security but the government Contractors can pay way more than the Federal government by hundreds of thousands more.
@@emmanueldark993there's a ton of US citizen with IT skills seeking a career in the field. These jobs also often require more skills, education or experience than equivalent non DOD jobs. You might not be competing against as many candidates but you'll be competing against really qualified ones. I am not convinced it's easier, quite the contrary.
This was extremely helpful. Thanks Josh! Nobody else is helping us so you are greatly appreciated.
Happy to help!
Crazy timing! I got my A+ in April and have applied to so many “A+ is a huge plus” jobs with not even an interview for my efforts. I hate to be negative but I’m done wasting my time with online applications. It seems who you know is the way to go nowadays.
You probably put 4-6 months towards studying for the A+. You probably have been watching IT videos for a few years now. You probably have a fitness watch, smart phone, gaming system, smart tv, laptops, desktops ect. In other words, you have experience with the content. You need to learn how to market yourself beyond "I have this certification". What do you know and what problems can you solve? Can you effectively solve problems alone or with a team? You have to ruthlessly self market and self brand for each potential employer. The beauty of going down the certification tract and being in I.T. is that you can work in ANY industry....tech, finance, real estate, insurance, constriction, law, medical, public health, education, music, gaming, art, retail, religious institutions, non profits ect.ect So you need to take an assessment of what businesses are around you, what I.T. roles do they need and craft a narrative that you can pitch in an elevator, over coffee, at a receptionist desk and across all of your public social media's.
Look at those certs like this...A+ is High school. Network+ is Associates. Security+ is a bachelors. Anything beyond that is just gravy CySa+, Linux+ ect. Make sure you can survive and thrive in a technical conversation. Make sure you can come out of that interaction being perceived as an expert who is looking for work. That is the extent of "who you know" that you need as an IT professional. Will an interaction be important and memorable enough for someone to recommend, refer or hire you based on what narrative you tell about yourself and your skills. The best employors to have are the ones who haven't realized they needed you yet. Keep studying, keep learning.
When things aren't easy and a lot of qualified people are competing for each job, you inevitably get more skilled/experienced applicants applying to entry level roles, because a junior role in IT or programming is better than no job in the field.
IT might be a bit easier to break into, but in programming you still have a lot of folks with B.S in computer science and experience who can't get a job!
@@Matt-m3y-r4u Very true.
I got a job from a schoolfellow social media group in one day. People are still social animals no matter what. However I left that job earlier than I planned. So knew someone was just easier to open the door but not guarantee your stay long. Because working and friendship are totally two different things.
Hey man, looking at what you've just said, it makes alot of sense. Well, I am not a US resident at the moment, but I would definaly consider moving to the US, and maybe get a job in those rural areas. Cuz from where I am from, anything in the US, is better than everything here.
Hey Josh, can you make a video about how much information you learn from certs is actually used on the job? For example how much information learned from the comptia a+ or the google IT support certificate is actually used on the job?
Hey, I'll make a video about this in the future, buy probably like 20% max from any given cert lol.. It's really low, which one of the reasons I started making courses
I wish there were apprenticeships for people who live in rural areas.
Good stuff Sir! Sometimes you have to make some sacrifices to break into the field.
I would move for 6 months by myself but damn man. If i was single or my rent wasn't so dang high in SoCal cali.
I might not be able to move again paying 2 cost of living again. I'll do remote or travel and quit my overnight job.
Hey @JoshMadakor, Microsft just released an IT Support Specialist and Cloud Support Associate course on Coursera. Would you be willing to review these courses? Your review or input would be greatly appreciated.
great advise
I still can't believe my friend paid $500 for itu lifetime membership videos for I tHInk A+
I'LL have to ask him more about it but such a waste. My jaw dropped when he mentioned it. Plys most likely won't even do nithing with it for I.T smh
Would you consider offering just the lab portion of your course for sale at a reduced price? I’m interested in just that portion.
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Do you play guitar?
I used to practice for fun, but I have no idea now :)
Oklahoma has potential but is mired in discrimination. I worked with a good team but one needs a life outside of that. Yeah, if you haven't found or started acquiring a decent crew in 6 months, get out. I waited too long.
Do you do one-on-one? I am just lost in this field :(
Just throwing shade at the whole bread basket.
#teamsc Gerry sent me here
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