Oh yea, no arrogance. I'll be working with doctors, them cats'll humble anybody in a second. But I know that I can get the work done that will help them save the money they need.
IT Certifications and Careers (Official Discussion Thread)
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Oh yea, no arrogance. I'll be working with doctors, them cats'll humble anybody in a second. But I know that I can get the work done that will help them save the money they need.
iceberg_is_on_fire
Wearing Lions gear when it wasn't cool
I'm learning that there are several aspects to a BA role within the Healthcare industry. You can have a position that focuses solely on requirements gathering, data analysis, or reporting. A small company may allow you to do it "all", but the larger the company the more specialized the position will be (wack). The pay is nuts though.
I'm currently using skillport to brush up on some things. I really want to focus more on Data Analysis and Reporting.
FastEddie215
Rookie
im trying to get into the IT field so would it be best to get that IT degree or would getting an A+ certification be enough to get my foot in the door and eventually work my way up the ladder by getting more Certs?
Getting an job in IT is no different than any other profession you need to network with people already in the field. If you start out at the bottom doing Hell desk type work and do an decent job they might never let you leave. You'll take tons of abuse from users while making chump change. But if you can find an company that allows you to move up in the ranks stay put because their few and far between. Most IT Departments are run by idiots who kissed ass to get their positions so don't expect an decent work environment. About the only good thing about the IT Field is if you've got hard to find skills there is always someone willing to hire you.
Either.
Currently I work on an IT helpdesk, and one of the job requirements was an associates degree (Bachelors preferred) in something IT related and at least some experience, though an A+ could probably substitute for experience in some cases depending on the company.
Normally I'd say an A+ should be enough for a helpdesk job, but in this economy job requirements are inflated, jobs are hard to get, and you'll probably have to compete with people with more experience than you for even "entry-level" jobs, so a degree might be worth it. Even if it's just an associates degree in something IT-related.
For my job, like I said, it only requires an Associates Degree, but I won out over 20 other people (my supervisor specifically said they interviewed 20 candidates including me and I was chosen) because I have a BA, and also because of a good interview. If I didn't have a BA I probably wouldn't have gotten the job, and if I didn't have a degree at all I wouldn't have even gotten an interview.
FastEddie215
Rookie
thanks for the advice. what was your major?
Studying for network +. Goin through the mike meyers study guide and I alreadly know most of the material from work experience (2.5 years at helpdesk). They're changing the format/material in August so I gotta take it soon. Hopefully is will be the 1st step in moving up and getting more $!
i have a background in SQL and Crystal Reports which im hoping will get my foot in the door somewhere
ahomeplateslugger
Superstar
unbelievable....will that lower the value of the cert? i think ima just skip studying network+ and go for ccent if that's the case.
Telecom/IT.
Check this brehs:
FMC Technologies to Hire 300 in Houston, VMC Consulting 600 in San Antonio | Dice Blog Network
People in Texas stay winning.
My sister lives in Houston, maybe I should think about relocating. Almost nobody is hiring in Michigan, I can barely even find jobs to apply for.
tofuspeedstar
Bosozoku Champion
Telecom/IT.
Check this brehs:
FMC Technologies to Hire 300 in Houston, VMC Consulting 600 in San Antonio | Dice Blog Network
People in Texas stay winning.
My sister lives in Houston, maybe I should think about relocating. Almost nobody is hiring in Michigan, I can barely even find jobs to apply for.
Energy Capital of the world, always IT jobs here breh.
iceberg_is_on_fire
Wearing Lions gear when it wasn't cool
If I get in the door on this job, I'll learn SQL on the job then I'm unstoppable brehs
Already got Access down.
tofuspeedstar
Bosozoku Champion
If I get in the door on this job, I'll learn SQL on the job then I'm unstoppable brehs
Already got Access down.
Learn SQL, stay there for three years, get the EXP.
Move to bigger venture.
Eat well.