# Getting Into the IT industry, Reccomendations?

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**Created:** [May 13, 2007, 10:08am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/getting-into-the-it-industry-reccomendations/189899 "2007-05-13T10:08:48Z")\
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**Post date:** [September 21, 2007, 5:42am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/getting-into-the-it-industry-reccomendations/189899/30 "2007-09-21T05:42:31Z")

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> [@fshowcars"](#):
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> cut back on the cert classes and schedule some english courses. :tounge:
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> in reality this thread is great and all, i hope the best to you… but don’t be surprised when no one cares that you have a net+ and windows xp cert (lol)… i started working full-time younger than you and went through my years of helpdesk and system admins… i’m sorry, but you aren’t going to waltz out of highschool and impress anyone to the point that they hire you as a consultant, that comes with experience and job history…
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> as i already stated, your best bet is to identify what you want and to target it, start working ANYWHERE that gives you the oppurtunity and make a difference… i get hired to consult for groups of people with the highest and most expensive certifications availible, it doesn’t mean jack shit… it’s the application of knowledge and troubleshooting that makes a good ‘it’ guy.
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> point blank, get off the high horse… accept peoples opinions and work hard… don’t be some ass that expects anything from anyone because of any reason… those people suck.

> [@Buffalo Chop House?](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/buffalo-chop-house/32562/36):
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> Real experence \> What school can provide.
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> The year ive been @ expedient ive learned a retarded amount. Your doing well interning everywhere you can. I didnt make that choice and paid for it later. Still 4yr degree is where its at to even be considered. unless you know someone.

Absolute Truth

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