I have been in retail for 12 years, working my way up to where I am now (store manager). My passion is technology, and I want to eventually get into network security. I don’t have the time or money to get a degree, but I am currently half way through the Google IT Support course on Coursera. Soon, I will have the Google IT cert and will be taking the CompTIA A+. I need advice on applying to entry level positions. Any resume advice or jobs that would keep me above 50k. Thank you!

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