Question of IT profesionals

I want to start a career in computer/networking security. After getting the A+ certification as a starting point, what path/certifications would those who are in the business go for. What are employers looking for in hiring new people?

Any advice/help would be greatly appreciated.

So if you're saying the the certs don't mean anything, then how can you break into the industry without having to resort to meanial bullshit jobs? I want to bypass that crap, and at least start into something that plays a decent salary.

I.E. I'm not going to work for fucking geek squad for two years or something like that and try go from there. If certs let me do that, then they are not usless.