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EPISODE · Jul 31, 2026 · 18 MIN

Just Apply: You're More Qualified Than You Think

from Debt Free In IT w/ Mike · host Michael Bowden

Send us Fan MailYou said you'd start applying once you finished the class. Then it was the cert. Then the second cert.That list never gets shorter  and somebody with less on paper than you is getting hired right now.I got my first IT job by applying to anything with the word "computer" in the title. I didn't know what a computer operations role even was. That job started my whole career.In this one:Why waiting for everything to line up means you never startHow to read a job description and why companies post higher than they'll settle forWhy a cert gets you the interview, not the jobThe experience you already have and aren't countingWhy applying costs you nothing worst case is silence⸻🎯 1-on-1 Coaching — 60 minutes to figure out your next move, plus your roadmap in writing. First 10 get the founding rate. → https://cal.com/debtfreeinitwmike/it-career-strategy-session🛒 My Amazon Store:Books + gear to level up in tech:👉 https://www.amazon.com/shop/debtfreeinitwmike📬 The Log Files Newsletter:Real tips to break into IT.👉 https://thelogfiles.beehiiv.com/subscribe⸻#CCNA #NetworkingLabs #CiscoLabs #ITCareer #debtfreeinit 💡 Have a question or a topic suggestion? Drop it in the comments or email me at [email protected]!🌐 Connect with me:📸 Instagram | 🎥 TikTok | 👍 Facebook: @DebtFreeInIT🔗 Website: http://debtfreeinitwithmike.com📌 If this helped you, drop a comment and let me know — and don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share this with someone trying to break into tech 💻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 commission*****************************************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.com🌏 Upgrade your online protection with an all-in-one securityapp! Get an exclusive NordVPN deal + 3 months extra here ➼. NordVPN: https://go.nordvpn.net/aff_c?offer_id=612&aff_id=153284&url_id=14830It’s risk free withNordVPN’s 30-day money-back guarantee!For 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 BowdenSupport the show

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Send us Fan Mail You said you'd start applying once you finished the class. Then it was the cert. Then the second cert. That list never gets shorter and somebody with less on paper than you is getting hired right now. I got my first IT job by applying to anything with the word "computer" in the title. I didn't know what a computer operations role even was. That job started my whole career. In this one: Why waiting for everything to line up means you never start How to read a job des...

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