IT Ain’t Hard to Tell: The 5 Best Ways to Start Your IT Career

Send us Fan MailAre you ready to break into the IT industry but unsure where to start? In today’s episode, we’re diving into the 5 best traditional ways to get into IT. Whether you’re interested in networking, cybersecurity, cloud, or coding, there’s a high demand for skilled professionals—and that’s not changing anytime soon.We’ll cover:✔️ Entry-level certifications like A+, Network+, and CCNA✔️ Gaining hands-on experience through home labs, internships, and volunteering✔️ Building your personal brand through blogging and showcasing projects✔️ Networking with IT professionals at workshops, meetups, and conferences✔️ The value of bootcamps, online courses, or degree programs🎯 What’s your biggest challenge in IT? Share it in the comments—I’d love to hear from you!📌 Subscribe for more tech career insights!🔥 New Newsletter Alert! 🔥I’m launching a weekly newsletter, The Log Files—A Weekly Newsletter to Help You Start Your IT Career with Practical Advice and Tips, powered by yours truly.Sign up today to get actionable insights, resources, and career advice straight to your inbox. Subscribe here or find the link pinned in the comments!https://thelogfiles.beehiiv.com/subscribeFollow Me:📸 Instagram/TikTok/Facebook: @DebtFreeinIT🌐 DebtFreeinITwithMike.com📧 Email: [email protected] for watching – see you next week! Peace ✌️Support the Channel: cash.app/$DebtFreeinIT*This video is NOT sponsored. Some product links are affiliate links which means if you buy something we'll receive a small commissionNotes & Resources:***************************************************CCNP ENCC 300-440 Exam Topics: https://learningnetwork.cisco.com/s/encc-exam-topicsCisco Certification Roadmaps : https://learningnetwork.cisco.com/s/cisco-certification-roadmapsCCNA Exam Topics: https://learningnetwork.cisco.com/s/ccna-v1-1-exam-topics*****************************************Listen to Debt Free in IT w/ Mike******************************************Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...Spotify: Debt Free In IT w/ MikeGoogle: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0...Website: www.debtfreeinitwithmike.comFor support inquires, or business inquiries, please email [email protected] provided by Epidemic Sounds. Start your free trial here https://share.epidemicsound.com/vi35vlFollow me on Social Media (When you add me, inbox me and say What's Up!)IG: @debtfreeinitTikTok: @debtfreeinitLinkedin: Michael Bowden *************************************************Book Recommendations****************************************************Audible Free Trial: https://amzn.to/3uQayKfThink and Grow Rich: https://amzn.to/487YtOHThe Almanack of Naval Ravikant: https://amzn.to/3T9Kmo5I Will Teach You To Be Rich: https://amzn.to/3HddALlHobonichi 2024 Planner:https://amzn.to/3TWrpWfThe Simple Path to Wealth: https://amzn.to/3UyxnN7*********************************************************************Get Certified (Links to Certification Study Guides)*********************************************************************CCST Networking Study Guide: https://amzn.to/4bxkxEAComptia Cysa+: https://amzn.to/4aQZDQBProject ManagementProject+ Certification Kit :https://amzn.to/3uxZ5yYCisco CCNPCCNP and CCIE Enterprise Core ENCOR 350-401 Official Cert Guide 2nd Edition: https://amzn.to/3SmlRmECisco CCNATodd Lammle CCNA Certification Study Guide and Practice Test Kit:https://amzn.to/46olA6pTodd Lammle CCNA Certification Study Guide: https://amzn.to/47IdpmDWendell Odom CCNA 200-301 Official Cert Guide Volume 1 https://amzn.to/46dQD6rWendell Odom CCNA 200-301 Official Cert Guide Volume 2: https://amzn.to/3LsNPJpSupport the show