Pulling my hiar out over this situation im in!

[KrazeeCracker]

Im studying to get my associates of science in information technology. I'm not really seeing any jobs out there that apply to me. Im worried that i wont ever be able to get a job in the IT field and im seriously considering switching my major. Can anyone provide some insight on this situation for me?

 

[SUroot]

Can't say in what country youre in but before the recession, IT jobs were plenty. It took a dive but its picked up again. It's all about where you look. Jobserve.com for example

Remember, computers are not going anywhere..

 

[KrazeeCracker]

I'm in the US, and a lot of jobs require a BS? So I'm trying to see of an it job is possible with an AS

 

[NYCHitman1]

I'm in the US, and a lot of jobs require a BS? So I'm trying to see of an it job is possible with an AS

In current times, an associates degree in the US means squat. It's practically the equivalent of a HS diploma. If I were you, I would go straight for the BA in Information Technology with whatever concentration in your field of interest.

 

[KrazeeCracker]

In current times, an associates degree in the US means squat. It's practically the equivalent of a HS diploma. If I were you, I would go straight for the BA in Information Technology with whatever concentration in your field of interest.

Great, the school im going to told me from the get go that i would have employment through one of the companies that recruits from the school. Being that im going for my AS they said it didn't make a difference. BUT i dont know if i will actually be recruited or if ill be throw out on my own. So without my BS im basically ****ed?

 

[johnlgalt]

Know your stuff. A BS degree is good and all, but if you know your way around computers, particularly hardware and software, (and networking doesn't hurt, either) then you're a leg up on people who go into the IT degrees without a single lick of computer knowledge at all. Companies say they want a person with a BS degree b/c they're not going to hire any Joe Schmoe off the street with no computer experience - but if you have the knowledge, and can show them the knowledge, then you'll be a leg up on competitors who don't have any real practical knowledge other than what they learned in a book.

Also, AS degrees are baloney as much as a BS degree. I'd be talking seriously with your institution about the job placement ability.

Good news - with an IT degree and knowledge in your hand you can find work somewhere - it may not be where you want to start out working, and with the recession, jobs are definitely tight, but you'll be able to get your foot in the door somewhere.

 

[KrazeeCracker]

Know your stuff. A BS degree is good and all, but if you know your way around computers, particularly hardware and software, (and networking doesn't hurt, either) then you're a leg up on people who go into the IT degrees without a single lick of computer knowledge at all. Companies say they want a person with a BS degree b/c they're not going to hire any Joe Schmoe off the street with no computer experience - but if you have the knowledge, and can show them the knowledge, then you'll be a leg up on competitors who don't have any real practical knowledge other than what they learned in a book.

Also, AS degrees are baloney as much as a BS degree. I'd be talking seriously with your institution about the job placement ability.

Good news - with an IT degree and knowledge in your hand you can find work somewhere - it may not be where you want to start out working, and with the recession, jobs are definitely tight, but you'll be able to get your foot in the door somewhere.

In other words I can acquire a job. But would need to go back in the future for my BS?

 

[saywat?]

ur better off continuing skoo. why anyone would get an AS in this day and age is beyond me. BS barely means anything and is the minimum now. so u can imagine wat an AS means lol

 

[TxGoat]

I did contract work for a medical system a few years ago and the IT administrator had a BS in Electrical Engineering so I think if you get at least a bachelor's degree under your belt, it'll help. And the biggest thing that people tend to overlook, get your network going. Linkedin is a decent networking site (provided they improve their security). Also it helps to get into something that hiring managers are looking for. Ethical Hacker type positions were popular a few years ago but computer security is always a big issue so it's probably still big. Your best bet is to get a linkedin account, search for the companies you'd like to work for, and look at all the current employee profiles associated with that company. See what their background consists of and build your degree around that. Also, an internship is a good way to break into the IT field with minimal experience.

 

[pbf98]

IT jobs are in pretty high demand, though requirements say they want a BS .. don't be afraid to apply if you match much of the other requirements they have listed.

The job I got was asking for a BS and I have an AAS, they also wanted 5 years experience but they stilled hired me although I had just graduated only 2 months prior...

One thing I found when I was job searching, were a lot of postings were only temporary.. like 6 months .. some had 6 months with possibility of being welcome to stay. But those are great opportunities to gain experience that the other companies want.. that and most of those I saw were asking for entry level 2 year degree students, and some of them I contacted were paying pretty high.. more experience is desired of education in my area