Where do i go now?

hargi22 · 08-29-2005, 05:35 AM

2 Years ago i compleated my Foundation Degree in ICT which was marketed as the next big thing. A foundation degree is a 2 year uni course that is worth more then a HND/HNC, but is one year off been a full Bsc degree.
during the 2 years we learned lots of things but nothing much in detail, just the basic knowledge.
HTML,Dreamweaver, JavaScript, Director+Lingo, AfterEffect and Premier, VB.
this was all good but i only have a basic knowelge im these areas some im more good at then others.
When ever i apply for a job either im over looked as im not qualified enough or the employers dont know what a foundation degree is and think its a foundation year, or on the other hand (which has happened) i applyed for a job just as a IT support in a school and got told i was over qualified and still didnt get the job.
So for the past 2 Years i been working in a job not related to computers which i hate.
So how do i get out of this? what courses, languages, certification should i get to help my job prospects?
thanks in advance matt

office politics · 08-29-2005, 02:08 PM

volunteer work, internships, your own projects (for example webserver)

experience always takes precedence. a four year degree will open more doors, as well as meet new contacts, and prolly give you an internship in the feild.

ewomack · 08-29-2005, 07:02 PM

You may want to contact an IT contracting agent in your area and get some work setup through them. It will be realworld experience and sometimes contracting is a great way to get into a company. The qualifications for contracting usually are more flexible as well.

It's worth a shot, at least. Sorry about your situation.

Also: do you have a portfolio of your work? Many employers want to see actual samples of your work rather than a piece of paper. If you don't have a portfolio, you should build one.

08-29-2005, 05:35 AM	#1 (permalink)
hargi22 Newb Techie Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 20	Where do i go now? 2 Years ago i compleated my Foundation Degree in ICT which was marketed as the next big thing. A foundation degree is a 2 year uni course that is worth more then a HND/HNC, but is one year off been a full Bsc degree. during the 2 years we learned lots of things but nothing much in detail, just the basic knowledge. HTML,Dreamweaver, JavaScript, Director+Lingo, AfterEffect and Premier, VB. this was all good but i only have a basic knowelge im these areas some im more good at then others. When ever i apply for a job either im over looked as im not qualified enough or the employers dont know what a foundation degree is and think its a foundation year, or on the other hand (which has happened) i applyed for a job just as a IT support in a school and got told i was over qualified and still didnt get the job. So for the past 2 Years i been working in a job not related to computers which i hate. So how do i get out of this? what courses, languages, certification should i get to help my job prospects? thanks in advance matt

08-29-2005, 02:08 PM	#2 (permalink)
office politics Dope Tech Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 3,662	volunteer work, internships, your own projects (for example webserver) experience always takes precedence. a four year degree will open more doors, as well as meet new contacts, and prolly give you an internship in the feild. __________________ Tech IMO.com \| ExtremeTech.com \| ASP Free.com \| SysOpt.com \| Tech Support Guy.org DB Forums.com \| Cyber Tech Help.com \| Lazy Forums.com \| Warrior Nation.net 'If you don't stand for somethin you'll fall for anything' - Dr. Dre Been there, done that

08-29-2005, 07:02 PM	#3 (permalink)
ewomack Newb Techie Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 46	You may want to contact an IT contracting agent in your area and get some work setup through them. It will be realworld experience and sometimes contracting is a great way to get into a company. The qualifications for contracting usually are more flexible as well. It's worth a shot, at least. Sorry about your situation. Also: do you have a portfolio of your work? Many employers want to see actual samples of your work rather than a piece of paper. If you don't have a portfolio, you should build one. __________________ Ed Womack Get Milked

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