Honestly, I wouldn't even pursue a degree, assuming you already have a bachelor-level degree in speech therapy (or something?). I would pursue certifications. The easiest-to-employ combination is degree + certifications + experience. Depending on the position, the degree may need to be "in computer science or a related field," but many times, it only matters that you have a bachelor's degree at all. Certifications are mostly pointless, but in many cases, the hiring staff is not qualified to judge your credentials, so the best they can do is list some common industry certs. Experience, obviously, will come later.
On Mon, Jul 27, 2015 at 5:35 AM, Edmund Cramp <e...@motion-labs.com> wrote: > I’d look at the UoP degree as better than no degree but realistically > you’re looking to be able to demonstrate competence to a potential employer > – the paper degree is an indication that you’ve probably done some work, > but references and experience count for much more - and show that you can > actually apply your knowledge. UoP might be a little bleeding edge today > when compared to the traditional bricks and mortar universities but the > times are changing – working with UoP may be a bit of a gamble but the > price is attractive and in the end it’s all about what you learn. > > > > Over the years I’ve hired some really dumb graduates (briefly) with shiny > new degrees and no talent - and some talented, very bright people who > hadn’t been to college but knew how to work and learn. The piece of > paper’s nice, but its ability that really counts. Dustin makes a good > point, start somewhere, anywhere in IT, and you’ll find and hear of other > jobs and you’ll learn too. > > > > Edmund Cramp > > -- > > Motion Lab Systems, Inc. > > 15045 Old Hammond Highway, Baton Rouge, LA 70816 USA > > Tel: +1 (225) 272-7364 | Fax: +1 (225) 272-7336 > > Web: http://www.motion-labs.com/movie > > > > > > > > *From:* General [mailto:general-boun...@brlug.net] *On Behalf Of *Dustin > Puryear > *Sent:* Sunday, July 26, 2015 10:21 PM > *To:* general@brlug.net > *Subject:* Re: [brlug-general] Thoughts on UoPeople's CompSci Degree? > > > > Ultimately, you will need to start somewhere in an entry-level position. > Generally an entry-level helpdesk role is where people tend to start since > they get exposed to so much. Is this what you mean by “until I’m decent > enough for an IT job”? > > > > > --- > Dustin Puryear, Founder & Technology Strategist > My direct number: 225-304-6402 > Main: 225-706-8414 | Fax: 800-613-5731 | www.puryear-it.com > > Puryear IT, LLC - We see IT differently. > Baton Rouge IT Support > <http://www.puryear-it.com/computer-support/baton-rouge/> & New Orleans > IT Support <http://www.puryear-it.com/computer-support/new-orleans/> > Cloud, Windows, Exchange, SQL Server, Linux, UNIX > > 2014 Honoree of the LSU 100: Fastest Growing Tiger Businesses > <http://www.lsu100.com/> > 2013 Honoree of the LSU 100: Fastest Growing Tiger Businesses > <http://www.lsu100.com/> > 2012 Honoree of the Silicon Bayou 100 > <http://siliconbayounews.com/2012/12/24/2012-silicon-bayou-100-group-4/> > > *From:* General [mailto:general-boun...@brlug.net > <general-boun...@brlug.net>] *On Behalf Of *Adam J. Hogan > *Sent:* Sunday, July 26, 2015 2:02 PM > *To:* general@brlug.net > *Subject:* [brlug-general] Thoughts on UoPeople's CompSci Degree? > > > > I'm a speech/language therapist thinking about finally switching fields > and have been looking around for online programs so I can work my day job > until I'm decent enough for an IT job. University of the People offers a > bachelor's degree and I wonder how valuable an employer may view it as > compared to a traditional school which offers online-only degrees. > Thoughts? Alternative suggestions? > > _______________________________________________ > General mailing list > General@brlug.net > http://brlug.net/mailman/listinfo/general_brlug.net > >
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