Ep. 168 How to get into IT without ANY EXPERIENCE

Check out our Sponsor SNHU to learn more about their cybersecurity degree program https://snhu.edu/techtual Welcome to episode 168 of The TechTual Talk, where we dive deep into the tech world and the journeys it takes to get there. In this episode, How to get into IT without ANY EXPERIENCE we've got a compelling conversation between our host, HD, and the inspiring guest, Damion Hall. Damion shares his incredible story of transforming his life through tech, starting from knowing almost nothing about Windows to becoming a seasoned IT professional with multiple certifications. We'll unravel the power of networking, the importance of skills over certifications alone, and the unexpected twists and turns of navigating the tech industry. Prepare to be inspired by Damian's journey from immigrant beginnings to carving out a successful career in tech—all within a few short years. Whether you're a beginner looking to break into tech or a seasoned professional, there's something in this episode for you. Let's dive in! #tech #certs #money join the discord here: https://discord.gg/8jryx9CUxw Pod produced & edited by by Henri Davis Join my mailing list and get my ebook for free: https://mailchi.mp/techualconsulting.com/sign-up ask your pod questions here: [email protected] ➡️ Need a new resume or need career coaching ⬇️ https://www.techualconsulting.com/offerings For more Tech Resources click here: https://solo.to/techtualchatter ➡️ Donate to the channel here: https://paypal.me/techtualconsulting?country.x=US&locale.x=en_US ➡️ Check out The TechTual Talk Podcast: https://thetechtualtalk.com ➡️ Follow me on social media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/techtualchatter/ TIkTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@techtualchatter Twitter: https://twitter.com/TechtualChatter LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/henri-davis/ Follow Dame: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hdmaragh/ ----------------------------------------------- 00:00 intro 09:38 Certification Limitations in Job Market 15:31 Certification Insights & Job Skills 19:36 Pursuit of Ideal Job Opportunity 25:33 Rethinking Job Loyalty 28:37 "Sysadmin Support Role Experience" 35:53 Networking Overcomes Job Gatekeepers 39:14 "Importance of Advocacy at Work" 45:59 Mentorship: Key to Overcoming Learning Plateaus 50:29 Cybersecurity Skills Beyond Certifications 56:49 Visualizing Non-Linear Learning Paths 58:50 Reviving Job Interview With Initiative 01:07:03 Impromptu Agile Speaker Success 01:13:12 Solid Bond Fuels Ambitious Goals 01:14:55 Balancing Gig Work and Ambitions 01:19:57 Balancing Night Productivity and Sleep 01:27:34 DIY NAS Setup with ChatGPT 01:30:35 The Importance of Mentorship FTC Legal Disclaimer - Some links found in the description box of my videos may be affiliate links, meaning I will make a commission on sales you make through my link. This is at no extra cost to you to use my links/codes, it's just one more way to support me and my channel! :) See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.