I've been thinking about being done with school now for about a week and a half. Even though I've been "looking" at job openings and seeing what's out there for about a year, this week has been different. I has made me see some of the mistakes I made.
My major was Information Security. Mainly because I originally wanted a degree in Computer Forensics and couldn't find a school that had a four year degree in it. It was mostly offered in a two year or 18 month format. I wish that I'd done some research while I was working through school. I certainly would have started the certification process sooner.
Most employers are looking for tech plus "blank." For example, the job I recently applied for wanted a tech that could do help desk and monitor a data center. This has been the story in many jobs that I have seen. The "tech" part is what I don't have. I only know what I have learned so far in the book I bought and the videos that are offered from the school I just graduated from. I only relatively recently discovered this world of certifications. I'm now pursuing the CompTia approach: A+, Network+, and then Security+. The A+ book is the thickest at 1600+ pages. I'm trying to be ready to take the test by December.
I recommend Mike Meyer's All-In-One A+ Certification study guide. He has test tips and real life application tips. I paid about $40 for the 2012 edition. I will definitely go for his Network+ book when I'm ready.
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