Studying - better options? IT

[shadow_man]

Hey looking to get an IT cert under my name - is it worth it doing something like MCSE - what kind of pay can one expect? Thinking of doing that then RHCE and something that might allow me to look in to telecoms.

Input - thanks.

J

 

[blunomore]

Well, I was reading quickly and just judging from the heading of your thread "Studying - better options?", I would say marrying rich or inheriting

 

[killadoob]

Well who has not done an mcse course man, half the flippin country has done it, when i was at college okes who had done MCSE courses earned like 15-30k a month, now you'll be lucky to see 8k.

IT is over traded and most people work for next to nothing because its all they know and jobs are few and far between.

Do you have experience? if you don't your at an even bigger disadvantage.

 

[sabagamma]

Certifications are not a bad thing, but as killa said some are overtraded. I would not do an MCSE, I think everyone did it, it is not worth much and there are better options out there.

Cisco have some good certs from what I hear, and from what I understand there is a demand for DB2 skills. The problem you will face is that whatever cert you have you need somewhere to practise your skills. Companies are reluctant to hire on certification alone, it is easier if you have a job already at a big company. You can then use your certification to move up.

Also have a look at the IT job websites, you should be able to pick up what skills / certifications are in demand and what the pay is.

I would say your best option is getting some sort of IT degree, that takes longer but opens more doors.

Well, I was reading quickly and just judging from the heading of your thread "Studying - better options?", I would say marrying rich or inheriting

So are you saying he is perfect for software development then?

 

[shadow_man]

Yeah well its MCSE or RHCE atm - those are my choices - and since all our servers etc = linux I think I will do RHCE and see where that takes me - can you provide examples of the IT job sites you mention? Also how much would writing an RHCE exam set me back - what would salary expectation be with a piece of paper like that - any other input would be appreciated too.

Thanks
J

Certifications are not a bad thing, but as killa said some are overtraded. I would not do an MCSE, I think everyone did it, it is not worth much and there are better options out there.

Cisco have some good certs from what I hear, and from what I understand there is a demand for DB2 skills. The problem you will face is that whatever cert you have you need somewhere to practise your skills. Companies are reluctant to hire on certification alone, it is easier if you have a job already at a big company. You can then use your certification to move up.

Also have a look at the IT job websites, you should be able to pick up what skills / certifications are in demand and what the pay is.

I would say your best option is getting some sort of IT degree, that takes longer but opens more doors.



So are you saying he is perfect for software development then?

 

[sabagamma]

Yeah well its MCSE or RHCE atm - those are my choices - and since all our servers etc = linux I think I will do RHCE and see where that takes me - can you provide examples of the IT job sites you mention? Also how much would writing an RHCE exam set me back - what would salary expectation be with a piece of paper like that - any other input would be appreciated too.

Thanks
J

I cannot tell you what you will get in terms of salary or what the cost of the certifications are because I simply don't know. For job sites, check the obvious ones:

1. http://www.careerjunction.co.za/
2. http://www.careers24.com/
3. http://www.pnet.co.za/
4. and even http://MyAdsl.co.za

I would strongly suggest that if you don't have a degree consider part time studying at Unisa or something similar. The reason is simple, are you going to be a sysadmin when you're 50? A degree will make it easier for you to get into management and / or other opportunities. Hell, it makes it easier if you want to change careers completely. If you're in your twenties then that's perfect, they will be over before you know it and so will your studying for a degree.

I know of a company that does a lot of Linux / Unix administration for larger corporates called Faritec. Check out their website maybe you can pickup a few hints there.

Also, from what I have heard being "cosy" with people in HR is a good career move.

 

[guest2013-1]

Well, I was reading quickly and just judging from the heading of your thread "Studying - better options?", I would say marrying rich or inheriting

Those options only apply if you have *edit* boobs *edit* (wanted to say something else)

 

[guest2013-1]

Hey looking to get an IT cert under my name - is it worth it doing something like MCSE - what kind of pay can one expect? Thinking of doing that then RHCE and something that might allow me to look in to telecoms.

Input - thanks.

J

I'd say do something business orientated. If you'd like to be in I.T. I'd say study for a project manager and get some good business fundamentals under you. If you do like the hardware/techie troubleshooting stuff and can deal with the day to day **** clients give you... do that.

But I'd say, do business degree or project management. You'll get more bucks. If you really want something then go for a CISCO course. Windows is easy as piss to learn. We had a kid in our school when I was 18 (some odd 10 years ago) who was 15 at the time and did his MCSE.

If you already know I.T fairly well (which I assume you do, you found this board all by yourself didn't you ) I'd say business orientated course. Get your foot in the door with I.T, do it a few years. Get fed up, start your own business, make real money. EOS