Gabriel

ME AND I.T.(INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY) WERE MEANT TO BE

ME AND I.T.(INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY) WERE MEANT TO BE

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Gabriel


Hi, my name is Gabriel

I want to share how I achieved my goal to work in Information Technology and maybe help others that are in a similar slump. I always wanted to take my passion and love for IT to a level where I could have a job I enjoyed and also be able to provide financial stability for my family. Early on I pursued a degree in mass communications, broadcasting, and performing arts. I enjoyed communicating and entertaining people and found that talent to be beneficial to my success in positions in retail, sales, and customer service.

I first connected with Abel Personnel in March of 2019 and was assisted by Marion with an administrative assistant role. I did well and worked consistently until May 2021. That May I accepted an Admin Assistant Level 2 position that would allow me to cross-train to provide technical support. I was excited to finally be able to put both passions to work in tandem and gain experience working in IT.

Unfortunately, my excitement was short-lived due to cuts from the pandemic. I soon found myself and my dreams of being an IT professional slipping away. Lacking confidence, extensive IT experience, or education, I began reapplying for administration roles. It just so happens one of those applications would reconnect me with Abel Personnel and as fate would have it, I was talking to their IT Recruiter, Melissa! The IT Recruiter and I immediately connected, she was quickly able to spot my passion and dedication to IT and started asking questions, discussing IT position, and reigniting my passion and employment dreams.

Within a week of reconnecting with Abel, I was interviewing for an IT position. Within a few days, I received the “you got the job” call. I could not believe it, that this was real and happening, that this recruiter who told me she would help me achieve my dream of working in IT really did it, that I really did it! With tears of joy, I graciously accepted the role of Tech Support Analyst. I finally made my break into IT with a salary more than I have ever made. I thank Abel and Melissa for not just the opportunity but for their support and confidence in me when I did not have it in myself. Thanks to you I have my dream job and confidence to believe me and IT were meant to be!

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