Hi everyone I've been in tech unofficially for years I recently received my CompTIA A+ and studying for my Security + I'm having so much difficultly landing my first Job in IT I live in Connecticut can someone please point me in the right direction thanks.

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Dude, to this day, it may not have paid much, but my job as a managed services provider (MSP) tech was by far the best job I had to get a feel for tech. You literally do just about everything; hardware, software, networking, cyber security, group policy management, setting up emails etc. It's a great opportunity to learn A LOT really quick, and get your feet wet and get an idea of what you want to do. If you can't land a higher paying gig, try to find an MSP to hire you and get a year or 2 or 3 under your belt. It'll be worth it.

Until then, definitely get your net+ and sec+, as it's great starting point in your career and let's you build a good foundation. Best wishes on your hunt.

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Right now tech is seeing constant layoffs, I see more and more people lose the will to try to work in this industry anymore. The consensus seems the same everywhere, junior and senior devs alike are finding it increasingly more difficult and taking a lot longer to find positions. Do with that information what you will.

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How have you been “unofficially in tech”?

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That's what they said. They're unofficially in it.

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If you are open to contract roles, they are a good foot in the door. Also, find local managed service providers. Use your network. It's a very difficult market.

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Accenture Federal is a great place to start but they don’t hire entry level cyber security so it’s worth it to take any entry level position you can get to get your foot in the door and then transition into cyber once you’re in and unskilled.

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The bar is quite low for cyber talent at Accenture. They’re the definition of “send in the Irish”

I started as an Intern for 3 months while I'm college. I only made $10 an hour during the 3 months but I wanted to get my foot in the door.

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It’s almost impossible to find a job in IT now.

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As a traveling tech for DoD, it is worth it to get out of your comfort zone.

Try for something entry level at one of the many insurance companies in Hartford. Good luck!

Try contact agencies like Robert half agency , you might get placed somewhere as a startup role .Good luck!

I've went to school for IT Tech and learned adobe java script and Python and I'm familiar with word and excel

I also know the fundamental basics of starting to write code

1). Work at a job that gets you a clearance
2). Ladder from there
3). Learn to keep your personal politics away from the job. They are paying for results not opinions

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