[GLLUG] Career guidance request

[Sean O'Malley]

Sales, help desk, or disaster recovery planning, seem
decent fits. He could probably get the hang of databases but I have a
feeling he likes working with people so like database planning/migration
is more appropriate.

I don't think he is going to be able to jump in to any position that
requires hard skills like programming at the snap of a finger.
There are too many gotcha's.

There are a few degrees that he could get to help jumpstart his career
path. They mix business and IT which would be right down his alley.
I think they are two-year degrees or 4 year but through a college of
business.


On Sun, 1 Mar 2009, Stanley C. Mortel wrote:

> Hey group!  A friend of mine is coming to see me tomorrow thinking about
> a career change into the IT field somewhere.  His background is quite
> limited at the moment, but he is trying to find a direction.  He is
> coming from a financial background - financial planning side of things.
> Any thoughts on what's hot right now (i.e., needed, as in he might get
> hired once he develops the skills)?  My inclination is to talk to him
> about web design and database administration.  Any helpful insight would
> be vastly appreciated.
>
> Stan
>
>
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