How I got my first tech job as a NOC Technician with no degree

Shoutout to BowTiedCyber.
Been taking getting into tech serious for about two years now. Finally broke in. Another tip is to apply for in person jobs. Way less competition. I work about an hour from my house now.
I am currently studying for my CCNA to become a Network Engineer and I enjoy posting videos as a fun challenge to keep me focused and inspired about network engineering! Let me know if you are doing any other IT Certification challenge! let me know what technology certifications you are doing in general! The more Networking Certifications, the better!
Feel free to contact me on Twitter @NetworkBret and let's Network about Networking!

[@sudhirreddy8493]

Congratulations for the job sir. And You are doing great with the channel too. Keep it going

[@networkbret]

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[@David_USC]

Congrats man, guess there's hope for us. Also doing a career change - Just passed my AWS SAA, currently working on my Sec+ (July), then CCNA (Sept). I'm especially proud of the fact that you no longer an Alcoholic. All the best bro, rooting for you!

[@networkbret]

Keep grinding man, something will come up eventually if you just keep pushing and learning.

[@robweiss5702]

What up man, just came across your channel. I’m looking to get into tech/cyber security. currently working in construction management. (I laughed when I saw the Beacon sheet, that’s the same supplier we use). Starting to get some of my certs now just to help get my foot in the door for entry level jobs. Would love to connect if that’s something you’re up for. Let me know. Good luck dude.

[@networkbret]

Sure thing my Twitter is NetworkBret. Good luck getting into tech somewhere

[@d-rankboss6315]

Hey man congrats on your job and getting your foot in the door.
I have a NOC interview coming up.
I got my A+ a long time ago, I worked locally fixing computers and dealing with customers.
Then I made career change for a bit.
I'm getting back into it getting more experience and info.
I just wanted to ask can you talk more about what the "hard questions" were during your interview?
Can you give a few tips for the interview and what kind of questions they asked you during your's at the job you landed?
Again congrats and thanks!

[@networkbret]

I'm gonna be honest, they hardly asked me any questions. I think they just saw that I knew enough to be an alarm monkey because my role is not super technical. I would suggest just being naturally curious about things. You sound like you have quite a bit of knowledge so if they show you some systems just ask about them. Ask what type of ticketing software they use, what do they typically watch, what are their procedures for how they deal with problems, etc.
I think if you show up and really try to ask good questions and seem interested in the role, they might give you a shot. I write a list of questions beforehand. I always ask towards the end "In a year from now, how would you know I was a good hire? What would I need to do to have success here?" I saw that question online with the theory that it makes them imagine you succeeding at the job.

[@henryijeoma]

was the splunk core exam easy? And how long did you study for it?

[@networkbret]

Yeah it was fairly easy more of a glossary type exam where you just have to remember certain random things. Not really any labbing or anything I think I may have spent like 30 days or so on it.