{"id":8075,"date":"2016-02-25T12:57:28","date_gmt":"2016-02-25T20:57:28","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/add-vodka.com\/?p=8075"},"modified":"2017-06-29T20:07:55","modified_gmt":"2017-06-30T03:07:55","slug":"gainful-employment-top-tips-for-landing-an-it-support-or-help-desk-job","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/add-vodka.com\/gainful-employment-top-tips-for-landing-an-it-support-or-help-desk-job\/","title":{"rendered":"Gainful Employment: Top Tips for Landing an IT Support or Help Desk Job"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"tie-690084_1280\"Many people have the patience and know-how to be an IT helpdesk support person. And, many don\u2019t. It takes a special kind of personality for this job. If you\u2019ve got it, here\u2019s how to get an entry-level position in the industry.<\/p>\n

Decide What You Want To Do<\/strong><\/p>\n

It\u2019s not easy to decide what you want to do.<\/p>\n

It requires that you spend some time doing some introspection. What is introspection? It\u2019s a process whereby you turn your thoughts inward and think about your emotions and thoughts – you analyze your own mind.<\/p>\n

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Figure out why you really want to get into this career. What would happen if you didn\u2019t? Why do you feel the way you do about IT?<\/p>\n

Why not pursue another career path<\/a>?<\/p>\n

What are the skills you need and do you possess them? Are you really committed to working towards the goals that are necessary to make this dream a reality? Is this just a passing or fleeting feeling or are you serious?<\/p>\n

Once you\u2019ve figured out what you want to do, it\u2019s time to get the necessary training.<\/p>\n

Get The Necessary Training<\/strong><\/p>\n

Even though you want to get your foot in the door at a company, IT is a highly technical field and even entry level positions require a lot of prerequisite knowledge and skills.<\/p>\n

At the minimum, you\u2019ll need an associate\u2019s degree. Most employers want you to have a bachelor\u2019s, and then you have to take courses in security, networking, and basic computing.<\/p>\n

For example, it\u2019s not uncommon for your employer to require:<\/p>\n