[AusNOG] Work experience in networking/telecoms/DCs? Getting my foot in the door?

[Paul Gear]

On 22/12/14 13:19, Cameron Worts wrote:
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> I studied for 5 years (with two years @ uni) back between 2001 and
> 2006. At the time of studying, we were learning the “industry
> standards” . Then to go out after completion of my studies to look for
> a job in the industry was very difficult.
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> 95% jobs I’d applied for, I got a response of “Sorry, but we need
> someone who already has x years’ experience within the industry”.
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> What’s the point of going out and getting an expensive degree when
> most employers want employees with these requirements?
>

Because many employers require a degree also.

You can debate its value (although I would tend to agree with Chris
Gibbs' & Tim Raphael's comments about the benefits of a degree), but you
don't have much room to debate with an employer when their HR department
stipulates that engineers must hold Bachelor-level qualifications.

Paul

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