Information Technology: Expectations vs. Reality

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Josh has over 10 years of experience in IT (Information Technology). Thank you again for the interview Josh!

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Resources mentioned in the video:
100+ Practice Interview Questions: Interview Questions: http://bit.ly/3q0fjZN
How to make your own job experience: https://bit.ly/3ti4rcm
Accompanying sample resumes with self-manufactured experience:
Software Engineering: https://bit.ly/3hm4lLe
Cybersecurity: https://bit.ly/2M463Fq
Information Technology: https://bit.ly/3huhLFa

I stumbled on Josh's channel while checking out information on Western Governors University (WGU) and I thought his content was great and very detailed. He gave great insights in breaking into tech careers, information technology, software development, and cyber security.

If you're interested in going into information technology or just technology in general, you will get some great tips on work experience, internships, college degrees, how to get a job etc etc etc

Enjoy!

0:00 - Intro
0:23 - 15-year IT veteran's unconventional path
1:24 - Degree secret that saves thousands
2:31 - Business degree advantage employers love
3:17 - What actually gets you hired
4:16 - Resume hack for zero experience
5:00 - Interview preparation method that works
6:51 - Reality vs expectations pitfall
8:16 - Entry-level truth most people ignore
10:12 - Personality traits that guarantee success
12:17 - Simple test to know if IT suits you
14:26 - Why help desk was his favorite job
17:21 - College grades truth revealed
18:16 - Networking hack for introverts
19:03 - Skills that matter most
20:00 - Ranking what employers actually value
22:03 - WGU degree strategy exposed
25:22 - Zero experience portfolio method
29:02 - Salary expectations and progression
31:05 - Job-hopping salary acceleration secret
33:47 - High-paying tech locations revealed

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Sources and further readings for jobs and college degrees:
bls.gov(bureau of labor statistics)
nces.ed.gov(national center for educational statistics)
payscale(provides information on jobs and degrees)