🔗 My Recommended IT Resources (affiliates help the channel at no extra cost) 🎓 Coursera Certificates • Google IT Support Professional → • Google Cybersecurity Professional → 🧪 CompTIA A+ (Jason Dion) • Core 1 Course → • Core 1 Practice Tests → • Core 2 Course → • Core 2 Practice Tests → 🌐 Network+ (Jason Dion) • Full Course → • Practice Tests → 🔐 Security+ (Jason Dion) • Full Course → • Practice Tests → 📡 CCNA & Networking • David Bombal CCNA Course → • Jeremy’s IT Lab (free CCNA) → 🧰 Hands-on Labs • AZ-104 Microsoft Labs → 📚 Books I Recommend (Amazon) • CompTIA A+ (Mike Meyers) → • Network+ All-in-One (Meyers) → • Security+ SY0-701 (Gibson) → • CCNA – 31 Days Before → 🎥 My Setup • Mic → • Camera → • Lens → • Laptop → 💬 Comment your thoughts below and I'll respond to every one! 📲 Work With Me / Sponsor a Video: Email: jake@ Website: 0:00 – Intro 0:09 – My Background & Goal of This Video 0:44 – Step 1: Certifications (A+, Network+, Security+, CCNA, Google IT) 2:16 – Step 2: Hands-On Labs & Building Your Portfolio 3:41 – Step 3: Using AI as Your Secret Weapon 5:38 – Step 4: Applying for Jobs the Right Way 7:11 – Step 5: Mastering the Interview Game 8:29 – Step 6: Reality Check & Staying Consistent 9:44 – Step 7: Attitude & Mindset for Success 11:00 – Outro ⚠️ FTC Disclaimer: Some links are affiliate links. I earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.