Ari72
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I've worked in HR consulting and real estate, and am now considering becoming a computer systems analyst. I'd love to get some feedback on what it's like and have a few questions that I'm hoping people can help me with:
1) What are your work days like: How does your time break down between different tasks? Between different kinds of activities (at a computer, on the phone, in meetings, etc)?
2) What do you like and dislike about this field?
3) What are the biggest challenges and opportunities this profession faces, if any?
4) Do you think my age (I'm in my 40's) would be a factor in starting out in this field? Do you see people my age applying for and getting (entry level) jobs?
5) What course of action (education and/or experience) would you recommend for someone of my age and background to enter this field? What education is expected or desired by employers (is a traditional degree the only / best approach)?
Thank you!
1) What are your work days like: How does your time break down between different tasks? Between different kinds of activities (at a computer, on the phone, in meetings, etc)?
2) What do you like and dislike about this field?
3) What are the biggest challenges and opportunities this profession faces, if any?
4) Do you think my age (I'm in my 40's) would be a factor in starting out in this field? Do you see people my age applying for and getting (entry level) jobs?
5) What course of action (education and/or experience) would you recommend for someone of my age and background to enter this field? What education is expected or desired by employers (is a traditional degree the only / best approach)?
Thank you!