Tag: career
All the articles with the tag "career".
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You Don't Need a Degree to Work in Cybersecurity
The direct answer to the question I get asked most often by people trying to break into security without a computer science background.
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What I Wish I Knew Before Starting My IT Apprenticeship
The things nobody tells you before you start — from someone who figured them out the hard way.
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The Certifications Actually Worth Getting Before You're 25
An opinionated list of IT certifications that provide real value early in your career — and the ones that are a waste of time and money.
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Being 23 in a Room Full of 40-Year-Olds: Career Observations
The dynamics of being one of the youngest people in a technical team — what's genuinely difficult, what's an advantage, and how to navigate it.
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From Apprenticeship to Full-Time: What the Transition Actually Looks Like
The practical realities of converting from apprentice to permanent employee — negotiation, salary expectations, and what changes when you're no longer 'the apprentice'.
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How to Get Your First IT Job When You Have No Experience
The actual playbook for breaking into IT at 18-22 — not the generic advice you've already read, but the specific steps that work.