The TRUTH About No-Experience IT Job Postings in 2024

Show Notes

Episode Title: Are No-Experience-Needed IT Job Postings Legit?

Introduction:

• Ever scroll past those job postings promising crazy salaries for IT jobs with zero experience?

• Feels too good to be true, right? Today, we dive deep into that question.

• Are these no-experience-needed IT job postings legit? Can you actually use one to jumpstart a new career?

Main Discussion:

• Real Stories from Course Careers YouTube Channel:

  • People transitioning from diverse backgrounds like behavioral health, law enforcement, and even professional basketball to IT jobs.

  • Examples include Ferris (Behavioral Health to IT), Luigi (Police Officer to IT), and Ernie (Pro Basketball to IT Support).

• Course Careers Website Review:

  • Separating fact from fiction by exploring the Course Careers website.

  • Emphasis on the importance of preparation and hands-on labs.

Key Points:

• Job Market Insights:

  • US Bureau of Labor Statistics projects 133% growth in IT occupations from 2020 to 2030.

  • Competitive field with many vying for the same positions.

• Preparation is Key:

  • Josh from Course Careers highlights the importance of being prepared, even during economic downturns.

  • Analogy: Like real estate, the advantage goes to well-maintained properties (i.e., well-prepared candidates).

Success Stories:

• Ferris:

  • Degree in Arabic and Middle Eastern Studies.

  • Transitioned from Behavioral Health to a $55,000 IT job after taking a Course Careers course.

• Luigi:

  • Former police officer who switched to IT in just two months.

• Ernie:

  • From professional basketball to IT support.

  • Emphasized the value of hands-on labs and applying learned skills quickly in a new job.

Conclusion:

• Transferable Skills:

  • Importance of showing how skills from other parts of life can be applied to an IT career.

  • Hands-on experience is crucial for success.

• Final Thoughts:

  • It’s not just about finding any job; it’s about being the best candidate.

  • Encouragement to listeners to be the “well-maintained property” of job candidates.

Call to Action:

• Ready to be inspired and take the next step in your career? Tune in to hear more about these incredible career-changing stories and practical advice on breaking into the IT field.