How to Land a Helpdesk Job in 30 Days
(With Zero Certs)
🧠 How to Land a Helpdesk Job in 30 Days (With Zero Certs)
Author: Evan Lutz
Founder, BowTiedCyber
"From Math Teacher to Network Security Engineer in 6 Months"
🚀 TL;DR
You don’t need certifications. You don’t need a degree.
What you need is a targeted 30-day game plan that demonstrates value to employers before they ask for credentials.
I’ve taught this method to hundreds. And they’ve landed roles like:
IT Support Technician
Entry-Level Helpdesk
Service Desk Associate
SOC Tier 1 Apprentice
Many were green as grass. Some were working retail. All of them were committed.
This is how we did it.
If you're serious about executing this—and not just reading about it—then the next part gives you exact templates, scripts, and the action steps that are getting students hired every single month.
But before we continue...
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Now, let’s get into the scripts, tools, and templates that actually move the needle.