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| Thread ID: 82375 | 2007-08-25 06:26:00 | Which IT Field is Good | learning (5137) | PC World Chat |
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| 584453 | 2007-08-25 06:26:00 | I just want to know if you are into IT field what specific area is good job& pay wise I know the days of holding MCSE/CCNA and getting the job just on that are gone plus the fact everyone these days seem to have MCSE/MCSA /CCNA. If you were to go take up some certification which one holds real value in terms of great Job opportunities. I am planning on doing either MCSA or CCNA and just want to know which one is worthwhile doing if worth at all. I am also open to other suggestions. i.e do you see major future growth in a particular area in next 1-2 years that will fuel demand for skills/worker in that area. I am guessing Network Security is probably one of them. Is Software programming (specific language) on the rise or network security/infrastructure on the rise ? I already did bachelors ages ago in Comp Prog and did A+ etc just want to do some IT Cert again to brush up my CV before goin on job hunting again and would like to know which one is really in demand and gives you more job opportunities and pay. thanks |
learning (5137) | ||
| 584454 | 2007-08-25 07:19:00 | The best field to get into is the field your most interested in regardless of what it pays. | winmacguy (3367) | ||
| 584455 | 2007-08-25 07:31:00 | what specific area is good job & pay wise I am planning on doing either MCSA or CCNA and just want to know which one is worthwhile doing if worth at all. Is Software programming on the rise or network security/infrastructure on the rise ? I already did bachelors ages ago in Comp Prog and did A+ etc would like to know which one is really in demand and gives you more job opportunities and pay. So you are deciding which area to spend your life in based on money. Then talk to an emplyment agency. They'll tell you whats currently in demand. Of course if you need to do further study, it may be completely different by the time you finish. I chose my area based on what I passionately enjoy. Pity the pay is not too great, but hey, I have fun. |
pctek (84) | ||
| 584456 | 2007-08-25 07:36:00 | I just want to know if you are into IT field what specific area is good job& pay wise I know the days of holding MCSE/CCNA and getting the job just on that are gone plus the fact everyone these days seem to have MCSE/MCSA /CCNA. If you were to go take up some certification which one holds real value in terms of great Job opportunities. I am planning on doing either MCSA or CCNA and just want to know which one is worthwhile doing if worth at all. I am also open to other suggestions. i.e do you see major future growth in a particular area in next 1-2 years that will fuel demand for skills/worker in that area. I am guessing Network Security is probably one of them. Is Software programming (specific language) on the rise or network security/infrastructure on the rise ? I already did bachelors ages ago in Comp Prog and did A+ etc just want to do some IT Cert again to brush up my CV before goin on job hunting again and would like to know which one is really in demand and gives you more job opportunities and pay. thanks If you are looking at getting into something that is solely based on pay and opportunities, then you should look at becoming a Lawyer or Accountant as they always get paid well. Choosing a profession or occupation based on what you expect to get paid, is not a wise move. |
robbyp (2751) | ||
| 584457 | 2007-08-25 08:01:00 | I just want to know if you are into IT field what specific area is good job& pay wise Maybe you could tell us what area your most interested in and forum members could offer suggestions. |
winmacguy (3367) | ||
| 584458 | 2007-08-25 10:11:00 | To the casual observer, the next field is usually the preferred one. | R2x1 (4628) | ||
| 584459 | 2007-08-25 12:17:00 | pctek and winmacguy give good advice above. I have found testing to be a very lucrative field myself - been doing it since 1995 and from 2000 as a contractor (with very little in the way of gaps between jobs - except where I choose to not work). But then, like pctek, I do it because I'm passionate about it (and a pedantic bastard to boot! :D - which helps) - and I'm lucky that it pays pretty well too. The great thing about testing is that there's ALWAYS going to be another implementation coming along, and since requirements and code are still pretty much written by humans (and since we're talking Business Analysts and programmers here, I use that term loosely :D ), there are always going to be bugs to find and iron out before the Business can use it!! |
johcar (6283) | ||
| 584460 | 2007-08-25 14:35:00 | Databases (Oracle, IBM etc), Web Programming (Java, Python, PHP, SQL), Unix Admin (Linux, BSD, Unix, Security), IT Project Management. Fastest, easiest, cheapest and most reliable way I have personally witnessed to increase opportunities (and everything that comes with them) was a friend who got Java certification. Python/PHP/Java, Linux/BSD, MySQL/PostgreSQL skills are increasing in demand. I recommend you start learning these now: *nix OS (preferably Red Hat, Debian, OpenSolaris or FreeBSD). Pay special attention to admin, networking and security in a server. database (start with MySQL or PostgreSQL). All SQL seem very similiar to each other. language (Python or Java). Learn both if you can. |
vinref (6194) | ||
| 584461 | 2007-08-26 00:15:00 | Im doing information system cos I found Programming quite boring for me. | Ninjabear (2948) | ||
| 584462 | 2007-08-26 00:22:00 | There is nothing wrong with information systems. It is pretty generic, but if that is what you enjoy doing then stay with it. | winmacguy (3367) | ||
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