Why Starting at the Bottom Helped My IT Career
Send a text In this episode, I talk about the power of starting at the bottom in IT and why it can actually make your career easier in the long run. When many of us get certifications or degrees, we expect to jump straight into high-level roles. But most people start in entry-level positions like operations, help desk, or desktop support. Looking back at my own journey, starting at the bottom helped me: • Learn how IT departments actually operate • Understand what each team is responsible ...
In this episode, I talk about the power of starting at the bottom in IT and why it can actually make your career easier in the long run.
When many of us get certifications or degrees, we expect to jump straight into high-level roles. But most people start in entry-level positions like operations, help desk, or desktop support.
Looking back at my own journey, starting at the bottom helped me:
• Learn how IT departments actually operate
• Understand what each team is responsible for
• Handle pressure during incidents
• Build relationships with other engineers
• Develop a broader set of technical skills
If you’re currently in an entry-level IT role, this episode will help you see why that experience is valuable for your long-term career.
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Timestamps:
00:00 - 01:58 -Intro
02:00 - 05:32 -You Learn How an Organization Actually Operates
05:34 - 09:52 -You Learn What Every Team Actually Does
10:15 - 13:10 -It Taught Me How to Work Under Pressure
13:13 - 16:18 -Building Relationships (Networking)
16:20 - 18:20 -Skillset building