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<blockquote data-quote="Catt57" data-source="post: 3843173" data-attributes="member: 34578">It seems to depend on the company.&nbsp;&nbsp; But I will say that most seem to like to start off with contractors and &quot;Try before they buy&quot;.&nbsp; &nbsp; So you might check with some of the recruiters in your area for temp to hire positions that aren&#039;t posted publicly.I have also seen a few companies willing to bring someone in entry level and help them get certs.&nbsp; But that IMHO appears to be fading and now most just want you the have the certs first.&nbsp;&nbsp; Either way I would recommend trying to get at least some basic certs for the area you are interested in. That will give you a definite leg up.And as much as i hate to suggest this, if you are on really good terms with your buddy.&nbsp; I&#039;d try to leverage that relationship into a foot-in-the-door if you can.&nbsp; Just breaking into the industry will open up other doors.</blockquote>

[QUOTE="Catt57, post: 3843173, member: 34578"] It seems to depend on the company. But I will say that most seem to like to start off with contractors and "Try before they buy". So you might check with some of the recruiters in your area for temp to hire positions that aren't posted publicly. I have also seen a few companies willing to bring someone in entry level and help them get certs. But that IMHO appears to be fading and now most just want you the have the certs first. Either way I would recommend trying to get at least some basic certs for the area you are interested in. That will give you a definite leg up. And as much as i hate to suggest this, if you are on really good terms with your buddy. I'd try to leverage that relationship into a foot-in-the-door if you can. Just breaking into the industry will open up other doors. [/QUOTE]

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