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Ask HN: Getting a Job as a School IT Tech from Nothing? (UK)

4 points by OliveMate ↗ HN
I've been putting off sorting my life out for a while, been stuck in a job that's getting nowhere and the stress & workload has been ramping up tremendously in the last year or so, and I regret not focusing on IT in college & uni.

One of the few jobs that seems appealing and doable to me is working as an IT Tech in a school, and there's a part of me that feels like I could get there, but I don't know where to exactly start, or what experience or certs I'll need beforehand.

I know this isn't the usual dev/code stuff that gets posted here a lot, but I'm unsure where else to look. Any advice would be appreciated

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saluki
In the states IT Techs at schools is a typical entry level position. Here they are underpaid and understaffed so they have to wear lots of hats. So it's a great learning experience but still stressful especially in the run up to start of school in the fall. So there is lots of turnover for school IT which could help you get hired.

Depends on your starting experience and background. Ask around your network and see if you can connect with someone who works at a school and then try to get a handle on what the requirements are for the position you seek. Knowing someone at the school/business you want to get hired in to is a great door opener.

comprev
Find work on a tech helpdesk - ISP, MSP, university IT department, etc.

It's a viable first step on the IT ladder for those lacking academic / industry certifications.