[Sderby] Getting into the IT sector

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First presenting yourself a bit better would be a good start. The English
below is very poor and not using capitals is unacceptable.
Second consider how your skills may be relevant to an employer and present
them in a way that the employer will consider useful.

Andre
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From: <slh@f2s.com>
To: <sderby@mailman.lug.org.uk>
Sent: Wednesday, January 22, 2003 4:33 PM
Subject: [Sderby] Getting into the IT sector


> does anyone here have any advice for me about getting a job in IT?
>
> i've got a degree in cybernetics, which is basically useless because noone
has
> heard of it. it covered a wide range of things, but mainly concentrated on
> control systems and web based programming.
>
> i have knowledge of linux, web programming in php and java, databases, all
> versions of windows(dont hate me, i cant help it), TCP/IP networks and
general
> PC hardware, though none of it is paid experience, so it doesn't count
when i'm
> applying for jobs.
>
> i need to get some experience before i can get a job, but i need a job to
get
> experience. oh well, lifes a bitch.
>
>
> TIA for your time and help
>
> Ian Spratt
> Office Dogsbody
> Sure Start - Rosehill
>
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