Re: Advice Please

I don't think these courses can let you understand Oracle RDBMS if you don't have any experience. One of my colleagues took similar courses as you just before joining my existing company, but he could not do nothing about Oracle.

Komix Hui

kkmhui_at_peoplesphone.com.hk

Jack wrote:

> I am considering taking some Oracle classes, and want to know if they will
> enable me to get my foot in the door somewhere.
>
> The classes I am considering are:
> Intro to Oracle, SQL, and PL/SQL
> Oracle DBA
> Oracle Performance Tuning
> Oracle Backup and Recovery
>
> I ask this because about a year ago, I tried to make a career change. I took
> some classes and got my MCSE, thinking I'd find a job easily. I have run
> into a brick wall ever since. Everyone wants 1-2 years of experience, yet
> nobody wants to give you any.
>
> Will I encounter the same situation after I finish these classes, or are
> Oracle skills in such demand that I will be able to find that elusive "first
> job" that will allow me to build on what I've learned and get me started?
>
> Please send me your professional opinions.
> Email: jnd ( a t ) unforgettable ( d o t ) com
>
> Jay
Received on Thu Dec 03 1998 - 00:00:00 CST