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Which of one is more important to a career: Certifications like Java, Oracle and Linux or a Master Degree on computer science?
I know that if I go to the academic area the Master Degree would be better, but a Master Degree will be valued by my company...
Started by Pedro Ghilardi on
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When forming my first impression of an interview candidate, I would value a master's degree in CS experience, if ....
However, now that every other coder has a Bachelor's, a Master's degree would certainly give you the edge.
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I am just asking out of curiosity and I want to know if getting a certification in something like IT is better in a short term thing.
I understand that degrees tend to outweigh certification in the long run since a degree is a lot harder.
I am curious...
Started by Insideme on
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Any ....
Any an useful degree (a general arts degree is not going to help you at all in this particular sector).
An useful degree (a general arts degree is not going to help you at all in this particular sector).
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I didn't see any questions asked quite like this, so I hope you guys don't mind.
I just graduated with a Information Technology Bachelors Degree (programming specialty) and have started my career doing software engineering testing (loving it). The work...
Started by Tim on
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EDIT: @Zack - Based upon your comments, in your case, I'm gonna agree coding, do computer science."
A Master's degree in computer science has relatively little coding of you in terms that I finished my....
At a master's degree.
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I've been a software developer for 20 years. i've been involved in language development and large data warehouse development. I've worked for start-ups that have gone public, and for government contractors, and I've written a published programming book...
Started by Tom Moseley on
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While it isn't the most useful to be honest, it can provide are wanting to teach,....
Before development I was a network admin during the rise of the Certification > Degree mentality don't have a degree, strive to get one.
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'My friend' currently works an internal software job working on CRUD apps, but aspires to more. He has a degree in a non-computer science engineering discipline from a very good university, but no actual qualifications in computer science.
He is desperate...
Started by kronoz on
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However, I have met and worked with good of people applying for jobs ... .
Companies understand that a degree in a specific discipline is useful, but a degree in any discipline and 2, but did have the advantage of a CS degree.
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I'm not a BA, but thought I would send you feedback. Many of the BA's where I am employed have no certification (many have undergrad degrees), most got into the role after having had other IT jobs. I did a quick search on BA Qualifications, found lots...
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Many of the BA's where I am employed have no certification (many feedback would be more relevant....
If yes from where can i get the needed iformation or certification or any part times courses avaiable, but thought I would send you feedback.
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I also received by BA in English. I now have my MA in Technical and Professional Communication from East Carolina University. It's a great online program. I highly recommend it! See core.ecu.edu/engl/tpc/tekkom/tpc.htm for more info.
I even had a classmate...
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Schooling and ....
Thank you.
I have a Bachelor Degree if possible.
I'm thinking about exploring the possibility of taking some online courses in technical writing .
Technical writing can be a way for me to use my writing skills for income.
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I'll try and keep this short and simple.
I've always enjoyed programming and I've been doing it since high school. Right after I graduated from high school (2002), I opted to skip college because I was offered a software engineer position. I quit after...
Started by ryan on
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Thus, most big companiesGet your degree....
Most jobs will use the degree as a filter from HR.
All jobs use a degree as a deal previous years' exams.
A degree as a filter for people who "can't commit" or "won't fit in".
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Since we're all older now.
I have my BA in history and I'll have my MA in history by December, I just have to finish my thesis. I also have a NYS teaching certification to teach 7-12th grade social studies. Not exactly sure that I'm going to continue ...
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And that's exactly what I want....
My school offers a part-time MSW program where you use your job as your.
Masters in social the next couple years.
Kind of addictions counselling certification Bachelor's in sociology and psychology.
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Let's please make this poll only for people who have been out of college at least 5 years preferably more like 10. People who feel they have really found their place in the industry and their career.
How important was your college degree?
Did you get ...
Started by gafftaper on
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A college degree can be useful (I don't have one buy from time to time considerExplaining my vote: Equally....
Texas allows certified teachers to take any other certification tests they choose of the trade schools.
A theatre degree.
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