Most important certs for IT

[Mooshi]

Simple question. There are various degrees and certifications out there, which are the most important to obtain in terms of higher probability of a higher paid job?

[Fred Castellum]

Really depends on what job your looking for in the IT field. 

 

As usual CompTIA A+ cert is almost always a must. A networking cert will come in handly more times than not too. 

[Ryan Leech]

Like stated above, A+ and Networking are the two main certifications that every employer likes to see

[Fred Castellum]

Oh and prior work experience is a HUGE advantage. 

[TheDigitalRealm]

CompTIA A+ and Network+ and depending on the Job, some of the MSCE qualifications are useful too. If you're going down the Networking route, then the CCNA and CCNP are a must have for working with any CISCO equipment. For a higher paid job you'll really want to have a CCIE qualification - it's hard to pass, but worth it.

 

After that it's really prior work experience that gets you the big salary.

[Mooshi]

These practice questions, man.

 

 

Wat.

 

It never specifies if the same cable is being reused and you don't simply replace a port. I guess it's implying onboard video on the motherboard..but adding a cheap video card is more cost effective than changing the board out right in case the onboard video is hosed. Man, I believe my real world thinking makes a lot more sense than some predefined multiple choice answers.

[theroflcopta]

Nailing easy to get It jobs like mine will help. Getting something like summer job IT position is 1) pretty easy to get. (Got my job from just personal computer experience no official experience) and 2) tend to be kinda lax since you don't get too much pressure put on you. It's usually a laid back environment that can teach you a lot as you go on. But experience doesn't just help on a resume it helps with your confidence which is always one of the biggest parts about getting a job. 

[Vader]

The networking and the A+ Certifications are good to have, and stated above work experience can help a ton as well. I interned with the head of the IT department at my highschool and I have a job this summer and I have a job during the school days next year as well. Experience will be a huge part. 

[lani100]

 If possible A+ is a good start or Cisco it essentials (almost the same)

CCNA is also nice to have but can be a bit hard to get for most people. But you learn the most from experience and just trying things.