Issue 02 · This Week's Move The Help Desk Hire Playbook (No Experience Required) Tuesday, May 12, 2026 · 5 min read Hey Reader, Quick story before we get into it. Last month, I got a message from a reader named Marcus. He'd been applying for help desk jobs for nine months. Forty-plus applications. Two interviews. Zero offers. Two weeks after we got on a call, he had three offers on the table. The starting salary on the one he took was 52K. Nothing about Marcus changed. No new certs. No...
3 months ago • 3 min read
Hey Reader, Most people trying to break into IT are stuck in "Tutorial Hell." They have the certs, they’ve done the labs, but they’re still getting ghosted by recruiters. The problem isn't your talent. It’s your direction. I’ve decided to open up 1-on-1 Premium+ Coaching for 10 people who are ready to stop guessing and start interviewing. Here’s the deal: I (and my team of experts) will personally handle the hardest parts of the job hunt for you. The Resume: We don’t give you a template. We...
3 months ago • 1 min read
Hey Reader, Most people who want to break into IT never actually break into IT. It's not because they aren't smart enough. It's not because the field is too crowded. It's because they keep doing the things that feel like progress instead of the things that actually get them hired. I've watched this pattern play out for years, and I want to save you from it. Here are the five moves that actually move the needle. Pick the one you've been avoiding and start there this week. 1. Pick one...
3 months ago • 3 min read
Hey Reader, Quick check-in before we jump into this week’s tip: if you’ve been feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or like you are “doing all the right things” but your career is not moving… You are not alone. Most people do not need more motivation. They need a better game plan. This week’s career tip: Stop chasing “more learning” and start building proof A lot of IT pros get trapped in an endless loop: take a course start a cert save a bunch of tabs repeat It feels productive, but it does not...
5 months ago • 1 min read
Hey Reader, One thing I’ve learned the hard way: you don’t level up in this field by grinding alone in your office at 11pm. You level up faster when you’ve got people around you who get it. That’s why I’m excited about what we’ve got coming up, it’s part fun, part career growth, and all about getting you moving again. Hey guys! Thrilled to be partnering with Rippling IT on a really cool virtual event we’ve got coming up in a few weeks. We’re calling it Cocktails & Career Advice with Two...
5 months ago • 1 min read
Hey Reader, Quick heads-up about something happening tomorrow that I think will be genuinely helpful if you’re studying for IT certifications right now. During our biweekly session, I’m recording a live podcast episode called“You’re Studying for IT Certifications Completely Wrong.” I’ll be joined by Ammon Wiese from Total Seminars. He’s not a career coach and he’s not here to hype anything. He works on the training side. How courses are built, how people actually use them, and why so many...
6 months ago • 1 min read
Hey Reader, AI is creeping into networking faster than most people realize. Not just chatbots or dashboards, but systems that can recommend changes, automate decisions, and adapt in real time. And if you’re early in your career (or trying to level up), this can feel unsettling. Here’s the truth: The real risk of AI in networking isn’t job loss. It’s a skill mismatch. What I’m Seeing in the Industry Networks are getting more complex, not simpler. Cloud, hybrid environments, constant change,...
7 months ago • 2 min read
Hey Reader, We’re about halfway through the week, and I wanted to check in with you. This time of year can feel hopeful… but also heavy. A lot of people start January with big goals for their career, especially in tech. And then doubt creeps in:Am I doing the right things?Am I too late?Am I even cut out for this? I’ve seen this pattern for years, and it’s one of the reasons I built the IT Career Accelerator in the first place. Not to promise shortcuts.Not to sell hype.But to give people a...
7 months ago • 1 min read
Hey Reader, Quick heads up. If you tried joining the IT Career Accelerator earlier and hit a dead end, the link has been fixed. The New Year’s offer is officially live now: 👉 https://itcareerjob.com/newyears For a limited time, you can get 6 months inside the IT Career Accelerator for just $1 per month. No codes needed. The discount applies automatically. If 2026 is the year you want to: Break into tech Level up your IT career Stop feeling stuck and actually make progress This is the easiest...
7 months ago • 1 min read