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Can a person with a A+, Net +, and a CISCO certification and no degree get a good job? |
And if so what is the starting pay in that field ? Unless you have a Bachelor's degree and a teaching certificate, forget the high school stint. Although there is a Cisco cert that commands 6 figures -- the CCIE -- an entry level cert such as a CCNA won't get you any near that. Mid 20s to low 30s depending upon the part of the country would be very do-able, though. (The A+ and Net+ don't add much to the Cisco cert, by the way. That's your ace in the hole.) I've got a CCNA and several Microsoft, HP & Dell certs, along with about 17 years experience in an enterprise environment and am doing well over $70k in a small Midwest town. I could probably double that in a major city but the cost of living would eat deeply into it as would taxes. Certs are handy getting started but experience is where the big money comes in to play. Not only can you get a good job in IT, you can teach High School. Pass a background check...drug tests..and agree to take 18 hrs of coursework within a few years...and you are in. Check with you local school district to start, but this is a nationwide program. Starting pay depends on the location. In Tennessee, IT starts at roughly $15-25/hr. Teaching low 30s. Cisco..if you have that, can start at 6 figures anywhere. Why? It is extremely difficult to accomplish. You DO NOT need a BS to teach Career and Technical courses in High School. Industry certification with job experience. Personal Experience as a High School teacher with IT certs. Yours skills, no degree, and a good work ethic? Sure there is nothing holding you back. I like the teaching answer, and if that does not appeal to you, IT might. Starting job entry would be technical support with a starting pay of around 30K, depending on your location and the call center. http://hfcareernetwork.com http://thinkhdi.com |
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