finished my 3 yr IT diploma now what ?

[dalion619]

I'm advising you to invest your time and money into better things.

Please don’t derail with complete nonsense about degree vs diploma vs no qualification , that’s what MYBB is for.

 

[dalion619]

I studied at Richfield
Did my diploma for 3 years
Did IS , Web tech , database systems , c++,vb.net, networks

Chances are you would have covered the material for A+ and N+, you could write the exams but tbh I don’t see how that triumphs your N.Dip.

I’d say maybe brush on C# since you did VB.NET so you probably got an understanding for the CLR etc.

Just because you started late with figuring out what path to take, I’d say it’s good that we’re in the beginning of the year.
First step would be building a network, so maybe join meet-ups etc.
See what’s out there, apply for any entry level position, IT is so broad and you can only get a feel for once you’re in. Think of the journey not the destination.

Remember it’s not about doing what you’re passionate about, it’s being passionate about what you’re doing.

 

[SoapyToad]

Please don’t derail with complete nonsense about degree vs diploma vs no qualification , that’s what MYBB is for.

You people aint fond of reality are you.

 

[Syber0106]

Chances are you would have covered the material for A+ and N+, you could write the exams but tbh I don’t see how that triumphs your N.Dip.

I’d say maybe brush on C# since you did VB.NET so you probably got an understanding for the CLR etc.

Just because you started late with figuring out what path to take, I’d say it’s good that we’re in the beginning of the year.
First step would be building a network, so maybe join meet-ups etc.
See what’s out there, apply for any entry level position, IT is so broad and you can only get a feel for once you’re in. Think of the journey not the destination.

Remember it’s not about doing what you’re passionate about, it’s being passionate about what you’re doing.

Thank you i think i needed to read this feel more better about my situation

 

[Syber0106]

You people aint fond of reality are you.

Your advice might not really apply to what i asked I can't really change the past , "use what you got at the moment"

 

[Syber0106]

But nevertheless thank you everyone who has advised me with my situation appreciate all of the answers i will be looking into each one and keeping those tips in mind

 

[gertvanjoe]

I would recommend Web development. I'm currently a fullstack .net web application dev. Work is great, money is great, its just great xD. Unfortunately ones degree only help you get a foot in the door with IT. But to get a good job in IT you have to pick your path carefully and gain experience in it (Not only job experience but just general reading up and making applications for yourself). But Web dev is currently the sweat spot. I can recommend a few of the best libraries that you should look into if you are interested in web dev

If I may ask, what would you consider great money. I am currently a little bored and kinda golden handcuffed (paid too much to want to leave) in a field totally unrelated

 

[scarecrow101]

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[gertvanjoe]

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S as in 5, 50 or silly…?

 

[scarecrow101]

@gertvanjoe ill show you mine if you show me yours

 

[gertvanjoe]

@gertvanjoe ill show you mine if you show me yours

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Electrical maintenance, clear about 25k after tax, medical and pension are done with me (company deductions)

 

[scarecrow101]

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[SoapyToad]

Your advice might not really apply to what i asked I can't really change the past , "use what you got at the moment"

I apologize, my criticism was rather destructive.

 

[Syber0106]

I apologize, my criticism was rather destructive.

It's all good man i understand
I'm still going to further my studies I'm just really in a bad place and worried about what work to get into to get me off my feet

 

[SoapyToad]

It's all good man i understand
I'm still going to further my studies I'm just really in a bad place and worried about what work to get into to get me off my feet

Id say do courses and specialise. If you want to do networking, do courses and get certifications. Do you want to develop? Do courses and intro to java, python, data structures, algorithms, discrete mathematics. As important as formal education can be, if companies can look into a great GIT account and see you really have the ambition to succeed, they will take you. A diploma plus the correct combinations of online courses can help you become wildly succesful. Check the current market for network specialists or devs and see what companies want, then do the courses. Add the courses to your linkedin page and you should be good to go. To give you some encouragement, my brother studied actuarial science and works as a data scientist. He worked under a guy with NO formal education but the guy had an excellent GIT account and a lot of online courses. He demonstrated his ability to code and the company hired him.

 

[Syber0106]

Id say do courses and specialise. If you want to do networking, do courses and get certifications. Do you want to develop? Do courses and intro to java, python, data structures, algorithms, discrete mathematics. As important as formal education can be, if companies can look into a great GIT account and see you really have the ambition to succeed, they will take you. A diploma plus the correct combinations of online courses can help you become wildly succesful. Check the current market for network specialists or devs and see what companies want, then do the courses. Add the courses to your linkedin page and you should be good to go. To give you some encouragement, my brother studied actuarial science and works as a data scientist. He worked under a guy with NO formal education but the guy had an excellent GIT account and a lot of online courses. He demonstrated his ability to code and the company hired him.

Thats definitely good golden advice i need to start preparing my GIT account

 

[dalion619]

Thats definitely good golden advice i need to start preparing my GIT account

so once again just adding my 2c.

For showing off your work, use GitHub.
For personal use I recommend Azure DevOps.

Don’t expect recruiters, HR, even managers to understand source control. They wanna see a GitHub link.

I have a private repo on Azure DevOps I call R&D where I just commit any bunch code I’m playing with. Later on when you think I’ve done this code before somewhere, you can easily search and find it also you’ll thank yourself.