Beautiful answer. I graduated from WGU back in 2016 and the IT world was a bit different, and kind of was the point where I think experience/aptitude to learn starting trumping education, whereas back in the early 2000's, they definitely wanted to see that degree. But honestly, it just depends on the hiring manager and his/her style and how they envision filling the position to be honest. That's definitely not something aspiring candidates want to hear, but it's more times than not the reality of it, but a degree does help, as it proves a candidate persevered through the rigors of said curriculum and if nothing more, took the initiative and achieved a feat that many quit or don't start. Keep doing your thing and appreciate you sharing!

@tehczavier

8 ай бұрын

I had to pin this!! Thank you for the assist. You touched on some pretty important points that it even took me a while to learn. Thanks for your support and insight. I know it will be helpful to others.

I can only give you my anecdote. I dropped out of college in the height of the economic crash of 2008. I looked around seeing peers recently graduating not able to get a job with a degree even for entry level positions and had to go to the service industry to be a prospect for other jobs. I think now days you can get a helpdesk job on certs pretty easily, but the pay will be not great and it is sometimes miserable, but it feels like that is kind of the easiest foot in the door method to start getting more jobs. Just get in, and keep applying to other jobs to get out and something better as soon as you can. As far as WGU. I am finally getting started and doing some more research to finish my degree asap so I can keep moving on. As someone who has worked the past 15 years without a degree; in my experience. It does regularly hold you back from advancement and while you can have an impressive resume that is focused on experience and long employment retention. You can still get automatically filtered out by some hiring manager or HR simply because you dont have a Bachelors.

@vylxeras5953

4 ай бұрын

This is the exact reason I'm going to WGU in September. I have a ton of experience and a good position in IT, but I really want to eventually move up to IT management / director positions which just isn't likely without a formal degree.

@mikeangelo6289

4 ай бұрын

Do it I did same as you get your degree

Great video. Keep up the great work Zavier!!

@tehczavier

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Chau. I appreciate the support.

I love your honesty .. super refreshing!! I start sept 1

@tehczavier

10 ай бұрын

Thank you, my friend. And congrats on your enrollment. What degree are you going for?

Thank you very much bro. Your videos helped me a lot just finished my ITM degree in six months. Your videos was a great motivator.

@tehczavier

6 ай бұрын

I'm honored to hear that bro. Congrats! That is a huge accomplishment and one that you can be proud of.

As a person who has been in IT, and done everything in IT, they just want to see you making the effort, and then having the degree is key. I am currently Senior IT Security Analyst, I was first doing Cyber Security WGU degree, but I feel like IT Management is the direction I want to go as I want to move up the chain of command, and this will assist me in doing so.

@davidcurlee3869

11 ай бұрын

Thanks for the information.

@tehczavier

10 ай бұрын

Definitely. It's great to be able to understand management and personnel development.

@unknownman1035

2 ай бұрын

@@tehczavier do you think me getting this degree can get me a position in become an IT business analyst?

@unknownman1035

2 ай бұрын

No experience

Man, what a great video! I’m 36, and am now trying to get out of a dead end job and possibly move into IT. I relate with what you said, at toward the end about being someone who isn’t a coder or a cybersecurity enthusiast, I just love processes and frame work. I have a question, do you find your work fulfilling? And do you find yourself taking work home with you (mentally)? Im looking to start in IT possibly in a year, doing my research now for the best roadmap to stand out of the crowd

@tehczavier

8 ай бұрын

I love what I do, but I wish I had more help doing it. My work-life balance sucks, and I'm really trying to get ahold of some balance.

thank you for this video god bless you!

@tehczavier

4 ай бұрын

Happy to help. Much success to you on your learning journey.

WOW. this is such a great video. I have been working in IT for over 13 years now. Im planning on getting my IT Management degree as well. I have been trying to get into management but not having a degree has been holding me back

@tehczavier

10 күн бұрын

I'm glad that you found value with this video.

You’re an inspiration

@tehczavier

Ай бұрын

Wow that means a lot. Thank you for your support. Good luck to you on your learning journey.

Thanks and Congratulations 🎉

@tehczavier

3 ай бұрын

Thank you! 😃

Preciate you

@tehczavier

6 ай бұрын

I appreciate you, and your support of my channel and my journey. Best of luck to you my friend.

Thank you for sharing your journey. If you were hiring a team to work for you, would you weigh having a degree higher than having experience?

@tehczavier

Жыл бұрын

That's a great question. I'd give them equal value. So if I didn't have the education process, the recruitment and selection process could turn out poorly. However without experience working with IT employees, it would be difficult making a decision about which candidate to move forward with.

Thank you!

@tehczavier

10 күн бұрын

You're welcome. I'm happy to help.

My benchmark is if it cant get you past help desk to start with it’s probably not worth it. Tier 1 is basically call center work anyone can do

@tehczavier

8 ай бұрын

Yeah, I understand, but sometimes, starting at Tier 1 with a manager mindset can help you solve problems, build relationships, and be a launching pad to a tier 2/3 role. Wishing you the best.

Great Stuff

@tehczavier

9 күн бұрын

Thank you!

ok so.... How did you earn your degree in less than 3 months!? not doubting you. I'm applying to WGU. i have an AA and multiple certs in Microsoft, AWS, VMware. just curious what to expect and how quickly i'll be able to earn a BS degree with what I already have. thanks

@tehczavier

9 ай бұрын

I came into the program with an AA and 18 additional courses from Study.com and Sophia.org.

whats your set up for shooting videos? Mic ? Camera? Lighting? Software? Thanks

@tehczavier

3 ай бұрын

Camera: Logitech Brio Software: OBS Microphone: Blue Yeti

Hey Xavier! I’m transferring in 31 credits to WGU, how long do you think it would take to finish the IT management degree?

@tehczavier

Жыл бұрын

It's hard to say especially when you factor in the time it takes to grade Performance Assessments (essays). That said, it's possible to complete it within 1 - 2 terms.

Considering WGU for Cyber Security. One question on credits obtained back in 1989 through 1991. Second could Ai take over It or Cyber security jobs?

@tehczavier

11 ай бұрын

Hi David, I will say that I'm not an expert on Cybersecurity; neither as a professional, nor as a student. That said, I believe that college credits only account within a certain year range or if they are part of a previous degree. I would check with WGU on that one. In response to the second question, anything is possible--unfortunately. However I always think about, what would the quality of life and work look like with advancements in AI. Hope that answers your questions, and best of luck to you on your career and education journey.

@lk-tl7fy

11 ай бұрын

AI would not be advanced enough if you are alluding to your age. Cyber Security is the hot ticket item, and focusing on that would be beneficial, as Zavier said, talk with WGU and see what your options are. P.S. I have been in Cyber Security for about 10 years or 13 I don't remember, and it's a great career if you find the right company.

@davidcurlee3869

11 ай бұрын

@lk-tl7fy thanks for the information.

Would it make sense to get an IT management degree with no IT experience? If I am not mistaken this degree has business administration as well? Any ideas?

@tehczavier

2 ай бұрын

I would say yes. Especially because you get a nice overview of the fundamentals in key areas of IT such as data, security, operations, and networking.

@artsoto5459

2 ай бұрын

@@tehczavier I noticed this degree does not have any certifications , does this degree provide enough IT knowledge to get a job in IT? Or is it leaning more towards the business side. Thanks for engaging with your listeners.

@tehczavier

2 ай бұрын

@artsoto5459 it is more aligned to the business side of IT. That said, there is a strong need for more business savvy folks in IT who can make good decisions and think strategically.

Where I can contact you brotha about consulting

@tehczavier

7 ай бұрын

Hi my friend. At the moment, I do not offer consultative services. I have a long way to go myself and wouldn't want to give any bad advice due to a lack of experience. However, if you want to connect with me on LinkedIn l, I am available there. Just look up Xavier Wharton.

Hello Zavier ! thank you so much for sharing your experiences, your story was for informative and beneficial to me. I had a question about my career journey, I feel as if you'd be an amazing resource to help get it answered. Do you have an email or something that we may be able to connect via ?

@tehczavier

10 ай бұрын

You're welcome to connect with me on LinkedIn. Just look up Xavier Wharton and you should find me 🙂