Current State of Resume

**yukon77** · June 2nd, 2006, 05:41 PM

Hey all, I'm trying to get into the IT security field and was looking for any input as to what I should do at this point to help me learn a lot and get a job doing what I love. Currently I am a sophmore going to be a junior at a respectable 4 year university, have a GPA around 3.3 in B.S. of Management Information Systems, and am currently working on A+ and Network + certs. What should would your advice be for the last 2 years of my college to point me in the right direction? Thanks in advance.

**GroundZero3** · June 3rd, 2006, 07:55 AM

Are you working in the IT field now? I would try to get something where you can say you have hands on right now.

Look into the secuirty + also. Dont think these certs will really get you anywhere. Most jobs are looking for real world experience

**PoonDoggy** · June 3rd, 2006, 08:56 AM

Look for internships around where you live. They dont pay much, but they give you real world experience. Check with your counselor at your university, she/he will help guide you.

**SeanC** · June 4th, 2006, 09:01 PM

I second internships and even just good old volunteering at businesses. Get the Security+ as well. Between A+, Net+ and Sec+ you have a good certification base line.