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| Few months ago I lost job where I had been working for 2.5 years as tech support Eng and unemployed now. I am actively looking for new one, but unfortunately without success. My background: BS in Mechanical Engrg and few certs. I’d like to continue working in IT field. Only after those months of unemployment I feel myself not enough compatible with new fast moving IT. I probably need database, security, etc.
Last week I was contacted by admission office of American Intercontinental University.They offer Master degree in IT, full course 11 months, price $30K.Time is running out for me and I don’t know what to do, - continue with job searching, come back to school or obtain couple new certs.
Is Master degree worth it?
The answer, probably, is very personal and not easy. Regardless, I’d like to know the forum’s opinion.
Thanks
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| em_ar_ducks 2003-11-30, 5:28 pm |
| to have a job that while typically requiring a degree allows for my experience within the company to count as equivalent. (I am currently considering taking some college courses towards an associates or bachelors to build on the education side of my resume)
My job also is not purely IT, although the skillset is similar and most of what I have done in the past 5 years is heavily based on products and technology used in the IT environment.
The way I see it, education and experience go hand in hand. If you have the money, I would recommend that you do several things:
Go for the Masters Program if you feel the program is worth the money. The education will help, as long as the school is recognized in the industry (sounds like several offering accelerated degrees lately, bet you could do almost as well at a state university with a better rep.).
Concentrate on the security and database skills/certs as you can.
Volunteer your skills anywhere you can to build experience and get your name out.
Be prepared to relocate at some point if the market in your area is static, after your Master's is in hand.
Absolutely do not let your resume show a significant gap, (pursuing the degree will help show that you didn't sit on your hands). |
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