Network+ / A+?

Having 1 or the other, or both of these certifications...What kind of job can you expect? What kind of salary? And finally, is it hard to find entry level work? I am planning on getting these certifications and eventually gettin cisco certified in order to become a system admin...but i just want to know in the meantime if i can make a decent living with just A+ /Network + to get by and pay bills before cisco cert.





I am seeing most jobs require 1 yr or 2yrs of help desk experience so it seems its very hard to find an entry level job. So would this mean its better to just study a+ network + and cisco certs while staying in a non related job and saving $$ paying the bills that way instead of help desk?





basically, can you make it with just a+ network + certs for a year or two or do you need experience to land a job. and what salary can i expect. is $10 to $14 about right..thanks.

Network+ / A+?
It really depends since having the certifications is one thing but actually knowing what your doing is another.





A A+ will probably get you any of those computer technician jobs such as geek squad, or frys, and i believe the wage for a comp tech there is roughly in that 12-15 range.





The thing about A+, is that it isnt a really cost effective certification. You need to take 2 exams which i think are like 150 each. the Network+ is a bit more cost effective and in my opinion a lot more useful than the A+.





with only certifications its tough to get a real career but you can definitely get into the IT industry that way. Especially if you plan on getting a cisco cert, which is a very well sought cert. In order to make up for the lack of experience you will need to be able to show them that you have the ability to do these things





I recommend picking a particular IT path such as networking, security, database or whatever. Try you focus and specialize and dont try to learn everything since its pretty much impossible.





link below for more info on certs.
Reply:actually we are trying to do the same thing only diff. is i have 3 1/2 experience in ISP tech. but if u want to land a job right away ? after getting A+ certified apply at Fry's elctronics or any electronics store that provide in store tech. from what ive heard they do start them at 18 per hr.... hope this helps %26amp; goodluck on pursuing ur career.....
Reply:Just about anyone can be A+/Network+.





Get CISCO certified or Microsoft certified. Much better investment - the Microsoft certified desktop technicians make closer to 18-20 $/hr.

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