I had IT work prior to being a college graduate or earning any type of certification. I was a helpdesk person for 3 years before becoming a network administrator for 2 years.
Certifications aren't what will get you the job, it's knowing people who will hire you. Start networking (no, not the electronic kind, the people kind) and you'll get into the job you want.
Maybe you ought to tell us a little more about what your goals are so we can help you out here.