[Klug-general] linux/open source course for getting into IT

[Karl Buckland]

Frankly, it sucks. If I could have avoided going to Uni, I would have
because I don't really think the degree I took (Computer Science)
really helped me all that much. I got my job because I have the degree
AND I have all the knowledge on the programming languages I use, which
I accumulated in my spare time.

It's a bit vicious, as obviously you can't get any decent industry
experience without a job and you can't get the job without any
experience. A course, with a piece of paper to show for it at the end
makes all the difference to employers, unfortunately.

Karl


On 8 June 2010 15:12, Dan Attwood <danattwood at gmail.com> wrote:
> the best thing to do probably is to either enroll on a course or just apply
> for every job you can find and hope you strike at lucky. The problem you
> might have though is that without work experience in the industry or quals
> your going to have to be prepared to take a very junior position on and make
> a lot of cups of tea and eat a lot of humble pie. Hopefully after you've
> been there for a bit your skills will be given the chance to shine through.
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