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FWIW, I've been in the computer business for 35 years, both
hardware and software, but mostly software. When I'm looking for
new employees for an entry level position in software
development, I don't consider a resumed person with less than 3
years experience.
Ned Markson
c_r@xxxxxxxxx wrote:
>
> Mark,
>
> Last Spring I took an intensive programming and database course (Visual
> Basic and Sequel Server) at a local, well known adult education center with
> an eye to making a career change. There was no job finding help beyond
> advice about networking and resume writing. Those from my class who had
> some programming background, COBOL, Unix, etc., found work within several
> weeks. Those of us without previous programming experience have had a much
> rougher time. Paper Certs--A+, MCSE, etc. are a dime a dozen. If I were
> to do it over, I'd find a program that offered apprenticeships for the
> hands on experience employers want.
>
> You might try to find local user groups for the area of proposed
> study. Attend some meetings and ask about training programs.
>
> Best of luck,
>
> Charles Marchand
> At 10:45 AM 12/23/00 -0600, you wrote:
> >Hello RTs,
> >
> >I'm currently looking at changing careers, for many reasons. I would
> >appreciate feedback from any of you who are currently either in the
> >programing end of the industry and/or the networking area.
> >
> >I'm considering attending a tech school called Devry. They offer a one
> >year program ($19K), for people who already have their BA or above who
> >don't need the foundation classes (english, hist, math, etc.) You are
> >immerse in learning programing and networking,
> >supposedly enough to get your foot in the door.
> >
> >I don't know if this is the best way to go? I did find out that Devry
> >does NOT assist you in obtaining any of the certifications (A+, MSCE,
> >CISCO). They claim that what ever company that hires you will send you
> >back to school to obtain those certs.
> >
> >Please reply PRIVATELY.
> >
> >--
> >
> >Namaste',
> >Mark
> >
> >
> >
> >
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