Re: About to start classses for Oracle DBA.... Will I be able to get a job

On Sat, 13 Aug 2005 15:30:39 -0700, richard.hawks_at_gmail.com interested us by writing:

> so in other words what you are saying is that I need to get a four year
> degree in Computer Science, learn how to write and tune SQL, learn how
> to program in 2 or more different languages, master a non windows OS,
> and be able to trouble shoot applications.......
>
> you are making it sound like I need a couple of lifetimes just to
> acquire and be proficient in all of these areas and then gather
> experience too....
>
> So in your opinion I need 10 years of education plus some experience to
> just be able to get a job......

Not 'a job'. Just 'a job in a field that has a large number of trained and experienced individuals currently looking for work.'

As with any crowded field, you will have absolutely no problem finding work if you can prove to potential employers that you have a competitive edge.

And your edge is? ...

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