Thinking About Switching Into IT? Here’s Why Networking Should Be Your First Step

jourjious
Dec 3, 2025
2 min read

Switching careers can feel scary — especially when you’re thinking about jumping into IT. Maybe you’ve been working in retail, construction, customer service, trucking, or even a completely different field. Maybe you’ve hit a ceiling in your current job, or you’re finally tired of working long hours with no real growth. And now you’re wondering:

“Is IT really for me?”

“Can I actually start this with no experience?”

“Where do I even begin?”

The good news? You absolutely can switch into IT — and networking is the BEST starting point.

Let’s break down exactly why.

Why People Are Switching Into IT

The IT industry isn’t slowing down. Everywhere you look, companies are hiring for tech roles:

Healthcare
Finance
Schools
Transport
Retail
Government
Small businesses
Startups

Every single one of them depends on tech and connectivity.

And the best part?

IT doesn’t require a 4-year degree anymore. You can learn real skills from home, build a simple home lab, and enter the field faster than most traditional careers.

But Where Should You Start?

This is where most people get stuck. IT is huge ( help desk, cloud, cybersecurity, DevOps, networking, support, data, and more. )

But if you’re BRAND NEW and you want:

A stable IT career
Solid foundational knowledge
Real hands-on skills
And the best long-term growth…

Then networking is 100% the smartest path.

Networking will open the path to Cloud and Cybersecuirty.

Why Networking Is the Best and Most Powerful Entry Into IT

1. Networking is the foundation of EVERYTHING in IT

Cloud? Runs on networks.

Cybersecurity? Protects networks.

Servers? Connected by networks.

Applications? Delivered through networks.

Your phone, laptop, Wi-Fi, credit cards all rely on networking.

If you understand how devices talk to each other, you become valuable in every area of tech.

You don’t need to be a “computer genius”

A lot of people think networking is hard.

But when explained simply (the NerdyKev way ), it’s actually:

Logical
Visual
Step-by-step
Easy to understand with examples

Most beginners pick it up faster than they expect you just need the right teaching style.

It’s Never Too Late to Switch Into IT

It doesn’t matter if:

You’re coming from a totally different field
You’re in your 20s, 30s, 40s, or 50s
You don’t feel “technical” yet
You’re starting from zero

You CAN get into IT. And networking is the easiest, smartest, and most stable way to begin.

If you’re ready to learn networking the fun and simple way, check out:

Networking Jumpstart by NerdyKev Learn networking the way you wish it was taught: clear, visual, and beginner-friendly.

You don’t need to be a genius you just need the right start.