I doubt you'll find employment with just an OCP and no experience. The job
market is not as good as it was a year ago, and there are enough experienced
people looking for work. You may stand a better chance with the MCSE. At
least you have a shot at an entry-level help desk type position if nothing
better is offered.
"ken" <frennis_at_gdi.net> wrote in message
news:82c8b41e.0203271349.1e593df6_at_posting.google.com...
> I have the opportunity for IT training paid for by the state of
> Florida due to a layoff in my previous job. I have a business degree
> (Marketing) that I have never really used. I've read negative opinions
> on the various training schools (I'm looking at TechSkills) but since
> it would cost me nothing (except my time), would it be a waste to go
> for an Oracle certification?
> My only IT background was a banking software tester, during which we
> would make minor database changes in the test environment.
>
> I have the option to take Oracle, Java programming, MCSE, pretty much
> anything these tech schools offer,as well as other career fields. What
> would you do in my position? I'm looking to get back into the job
> market as soon as possible.
>
> Any advice/opinions are welcome, thanks in advance.
Received on Thu Mar 28 2002 - 12:49:58 CST
