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by parkerjj01

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How does fortune 500 companies rate experienced software developers with 10 - 20 years mainframe experience and a recent Information Technology degree from University of Phoenix or University of Massachusetts Lowell online. Also, when they apply for contracting or permanent positions; mainframe, web development and e-commerce do they factor in the degree as a plus?
Also, would this be a plus for the over fifty experienced programmer?

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by cg it

If your in Los Angeles area, try Lockheed/Martin or JPL. A BS/BA degree is akin to what a HS diploma used to mean [you stuck with a structured course, completed it with at least a passing grade [you've got something on the ball]and have a standard knowledge base from which to start from]. Age, & experience sometimes is a negative factor [meaning high salary requirements]. Fresh college grads get jobs [sometimes] simply because their cheap labor. Right now, the defense industry is geared up. If your a programer, you might try that sector.

by cg it

JPL and other tech centers [Lawrence Livermoor, Bell Labs, MIT, John Hopkins], that do govt work utilize consultants or contract labor because of budget constraints and uncertainty. However, if your good, that temp position usually works it's way into a perm position.

by otl

See other answer, Age is not a factor, Open to other concepts weights heavily on whither I would consider person for position or not.

by jim.jenkins

I agree with the others in that a degree is merely a "must have" now. We are looking to hire right now and I can tell you age is not a factor (its illegal to look at age anyway). The biggest thing is attitude when I'm looking at a candidate. If you are looking for a job, brush up on those interviewing skills. They are very important.

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