I am 27, taking Master Degree in IT 'coz I want to start a career in IT. I had engineering background, including some work experience b4. Now I feel that what I learn @school is not enough and is not so hands on. People said I should specialize. I am interested in 2 fields: Programming/ Database or Networking/ Security. If I take Prog/ DB path, I must learn prog languanges like SQL, VB, .NET technologies, C++/ C#, & Java. I am sure I can do it, but I don't know how much time needed to learn and I heard that the salary usually is slightly less competitive. If I take Nwork/ Sec, I still need to learn but I don't think it requires excellent brain, thus it will be easier. But then if I administer a system, I'll need to be ready 24/7, which seems a bit too demanding for me. I'm still not sure which one I should choose, or should I learn both (I would be a versatile worker if I can do that). I also don't know the prospect in the future.
Anybody with work experience will share with me?
2007-06-04 06:35:40 · 3 answers · asked by r083r70v1ch 4 in Computers & Internet ➔ Other - Computers
I didn't mean to underestimate Network Admin work, but what I heard from some, it needs more experience and trial-and-error process than meticulous logic process like Programming.
2007-06-07 19:22:38 · update #1
Speaking as someone who currently works for a major consulting agency, I see people your age and similar credentials struggle with this all the time. I can say that you're not alone in your struggle. Here are some things to consider before going any further.
1) What part of IT do you enjoy the most? (Ignore which you think might pay more when doing this analysis)
2) At this point in your career, specilization is almost futile. A true specialist must have enough real world experience to understand the challenges that face their particular speciality. This is why you typically see a specialist having multiple years of experience.
IMHO, I would suggest that you pursue the area that you decided in question #1 above and then focus on getting your foot in the door with a good company. No matter what your credential are when you come out of school, your new boss will see you as a newbie out of school with a lot of book knowledge but no real world experience so your initial job responsibilities will be minimal until you've proven you can handle the responsibility. The hardest part of graduating and entering the real world is that you will have a hard time not seeing an immediate payoff as you're accostomed to in school. Be patient and realize that a career was not built in a month, or a year; instead, it takes many years to become established in an industry.
3) Get an internship doing something related to your answer in question #1 above. This will show you what it will really be like once you graduate.
Hope this helps.
2007-06-04 06:53:12 · answer #1 · answered by CORY T D 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you think Network Security won;t require an "excellent brain" you had best stay away.
It requires the most versatile, fast learning, and adaptable minds in the business. You have to be the best at networking, and on top of your game to boot.
2007-06-04 06:44:09 · answer #2 · answered by Atheist Geek 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It sounds as even though English isn't your first language. Please get aid with the proper utilization of English earlier than going to College. You is not going to get ample aid at a institution, however in a Highs School, you'll get unfastened tutoring. My recommendation: do one more yr in High School.
2016-09-05 21:37:18 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋