Rankblotch
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Hi... I've been reading around these forums looking for some good information on how to start off on a computer career, and I've learned a lot so far about the certain degrees, certifications, etc. First off I'd like to thank you guys for sharing your advice, knowledge, and experience regarding these things.
I'd like to be clarified a bit though on how I should go around to begin with this.... what certifications are the must-haves right now that I should gun for first? Something like, what kinda certifications are the ones that are usually asked from someone applying to a computer related job?
Basically, I'm asking this because I'm not really too knowledgeable on what's "hot" and what's "not" these times, so I'd like to get more of an idea of you guys who have been following it more closely.
Personally I don't really mind working in any computer field like networking, web design, programming, IT, etc. because all of them sound very interesting to me... thing is though, I don't think it's feasible to study all of them at once right now, so I'm asking which one I should start with out first that can stand alone for now.
Another thing, what would be more advisable to go after first: an associate's degree or some certifications first? If it's the latter, would I be able to secure some jobs or at least some volunteer work (for experience) with just those?
I'm asking because I'm planning to get an associate's degree in either CS or IT and eventually upgrade it to a bachelor's, but money is an issue for me now since I'm barely making enough to support myself, and I don't really have any savings set aside just yet.
Thanks once again for any and all replies I might get.
I'd like to be clarified a bit though on how I should go around to begin with this.... what certifications are the must-haves right now that I should gun for first? Something like, what kinda certifications are the ones that are usually asked from someone applying to a computer related job?
Basically, I'm asking this because I'm not really too knowledgeable on what's "hot" and what's "not" these times, so I'd like to get more of an idea of you guys who have been following it more closely.
Personally I don't really mind working in any computer field like networking, web design, programming, IT, etc. because all of them sound very interesting to me... thing is though, I don't think it's feasible to study all of them at once right now, so I'm asking which one I should start with out first that can stand alone for now.
Another thing, what would be more advisable to go after first: an associate's degree or some certifications first? If it's the latter, would I be able to secure some jobs or at least some volunteer work (for experience) with just those?
I'm asking because I'm planning to get an associate's degree in either CS or IT and eventually upgrade it to a bachelor's, but money is an issue for me now since I'm barely making enough to support myself, and I don't really have any savings set aside just yet.
Thanks once again for any and all replies I might get.