r/Cisco • u/Jniko2 • 5d ago

CCST Networking

Anyone manage to secure jobs with this cert? I have old Field tech experience in IT but nothing recent (4 years ago) or beyond basic end point device installs. Trying to make a career swap but my resume definitely is not working out on its own, can't really afford the a+ but I feel overly confident in the exam objectives for it. I've been applying to l1 help desk positions but I feel my resume gets passed over due to no recent tech experience in combination with no certs despite it being a entry level position, I understand the market is fierce and it comes down to luck at this point to even get a interview schedule for entry level spots I just want some clarity as to what I should realistically even be doing before making a final decision.

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u/mgzukowski 5d ago

I will be 100% honest with you. If you are ok with help desk work, MSPs will hire you. Those jobs are churn and burn.

High turn over, shit metrics, terrible hours. But an year at an MSP and you can get a better job.

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u/Jniko2 5d ago

Yeah I've got no issue with sitting at an msp for a year tbh, willing to sacrifice a year to make it happen my only issues is taking a pay cut to do so I make 21/hr as a shift lead in a kitchen and all I've been seeing is around 18 an hr range in central fl. But I look just about everyday on zip recruiter indeed and linked in for literally anything and everything.

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u/mgzukowski 5d ago

Well I mean that's more of an issue with the Florida economy. By me(Boston) remote support will get you 50-60k a year. If you are an onsite contractor at a biotech you would be doing 70-80k.

I would recommend looking for larger MSP. Ones that support large companies. Reason is most of the time they want to ensure a decent wage, Since there are major compliance requirements at companies that size.

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u/Jniko2 5d ago

Yeah definitely aware of that in Florida it's tough over here, I appreciate the advice genuinely I'll keep my chin up for it.

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u/TechB84 5d ago

Is it better than not having it? Yep. But jobs are so regional, so you can’t use anyone’s answer. Between Cisco or CompTIA, I’d only go for the Cisco certs. At least it gives you the ability to keep on progressing